It was mothers day weekend, I just finished closing my laptop as I looked outside my front window. The sun was shining so bright, it’s like she was calling me to come outside and soak up her rays. I grabbed the pup and we headed upstairs to the top deck. No phone, no music, no book, just us and an unobstructed view of the universe.

Many people dread turning the big 5-0. Well, I’m the complete opposite. I started getting excited about turning 50, the minute I turned 49! I mean, 50 - wow! At this point, I feel like I’m all grown up. I’ve accomplished a few things here and there, I’m wiser, I’m emotionally strong, I know what I want in life and can usually figure out how to get it and on top of it all, there’s still so much learning and growing for me to do! What’s not to love about that?