My list of the 50 things I’m going to do to celebrate my 50th year of life.
The 50 – 50 list was languishing a bit so I decided, with some prodding from Agent B, to get on with it. So, here is the latest items I’ve managed to cross off the list.
So with the close of my 50th birthday year celebration, it’s time to see how I did on my 50 – 50 list. Although I only made it to 41 items in total.
The list has changed very slightly during the course of the year.
I’ve taken a few items off since they no longer seem necessary for celebration. A few items had to be added because they were simply too good not to give ‘em a try. Continue reading
Ever since I met the Vikram Vij, I’ve been dying to eat at his restaurant. A man with such a lovely spirit and clear love of food can’t help but create delicious food.
So after listening to me talk about it, Agent B finally convinced me to stop talking about it and just go.
So for my 51st birthday, I decided that it was going to be my birthday present to myself. Continue reading
I had the great pleasure of hearing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony live.
Originally it was supposed to be called the Ode to Freedom but the politically situation in Vienna at the time of Bonaparte overthrowing the aristocracy meant it was necessary to call it the Ode to Joy.
Beethoven is a rock star. THE original rock star. Continue reading
I’m ¾ of the way through my fiftieth year.
Looking at my 50 – 50 list, not much has been accomplished.
I did see Beethoven’s 9th symphony performed live. Continue reading
So some of my 50 things have come and gone and for about a 2 months now things have been at a standstill. Both weight and 50 thing wise. The words of my cancer coach came to me on a dreary Sunday afternoon, “Those who get things done, schedule them.” Continue reading
So here I sit on a grey, dull December day, half way through my fiftieth year.
And I’m feeling as grey as the weather.
I’ve done absolutely nothing for a month. Nothing in the fitness department, nothing off the 50 / 50 list, nothing on either of my web pages. Nothing except feeling depressed and playing computer games. The only thing I’ve gained is weight. Continue reading
Oh, put me in, Coach – I’m ready to play today;
Put me in, Coach – I’m ready to play today;
Look at me, I can be Centerfield.
John Fogerty
Today I am one quarter of the way through my 50th year. It’s technically my 50.25 birthday.
