So This Is Fifty

I am one lucky guy this 50th birthday. I've never cared much about age...I don't mind getting older. Yet I'm still one that sets out to achieve things by certain milestones. I am blessed in riches. A husband who loves and supports me (and knows me well enough to know I'd love a surprise party, which happened last night). Family and friends who would do anything for me. A job that I love. A career doing what I enjoy. This year alone has been an incredible year with my current project of Hiding in Daylight . I could not be more excited by how it has flourished in under two years.
The other large thing I wanted to achieve by 50 was my health. 16 months ago I started a journey which is still going strong. It centered around trying to be in my best shape by 50 and I do feel I accomplished that - at least the best I've been in for well over 15 years. So now, I just keep going. I make it part of my lifestyle and not just something I'm looking to attain. Fitness, nutrition, health - it can all be a part of a daily life if someone wants it bad enough to make it important and a priority. I've struggled for years (and know it will be a daily challenge/choice). However, I turned into a guy I never knew I'd become. And I love it. Yes, it's about my health, but it doesn't hurt that I have more confidence and feel better about myself too.
I'm definitely not done yet. Fifty is just the beginning for this guy who has more in store. But I'm grateful for those around me who encourage me to go for it, who enjoy my accomplishments and understand my disappointments, and who believe I can do anything I put my mind to.
So I say a huge thank you to all those in my life and a big happy birthday to ME! ;-)