Fabyoulousat50

Still Fabyoulous

2009-01-31T23:21:00.003-02:00

Two years into this thing and I'm still going strong. What are you doing? How ya' livin'? Life is great. Both my children are out of the house and we're single again. Of course AC (after children) we're still parents, but the day-to-day is different. They're both in college. Thank goodness they're finding their way. Anyway, I'm doing some exciting things. You know, it really is never too late to start over. I don't bemoan any decision that I made the first half of my life. I did what I did. But today is another day. And today, I'll start from here. Did anyone see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? What food for thought. I'm doing this life. If you want to enjoy yours, you'd better do the same. Talk back to me. Peace

Where's The Party

2007-05-25T20:10:00.000-02:00

My birthday is in September, and I'm planning a 3-day celebration. I having at least 2 parties: one for the relatives and one for my fellow fabyoulousat50 friends. Send me your ideas about cool things that I can do. Right now, I'm thinking about reserving a large room at a local hotel, hiring a DJ who knows how to play Old School music, and have some intimate discussions about the music in the day. I love Earth, Wind, and Fire, but admittedly, I didn't know what they were talking about most of the time. Stevie Wonder, my all time favorite, will definitely be a topic of "deep" discussion.
I am also going to have a pajama party with my closest '75 classmates; and an old fashion Tea with a larger gathering of friends and a brunch at my favorite get-away. I am still thinking, though. I have other ideas for contest at my parties. Like, "name that tune" or make a list of the most popular slang in the day will be a few. If you have other ideas, post them. When this week of jamn’is over, I want to look back and say "I did it all."

1975 Was a Good Year

2007-05-11T19:28:00.000-02:00

Hey Guys,

Do you member how much fun we had back in '75? The great music (more about the music next week) the great basketball and football games; man we had a lot of fun! Remember the slang of the day? Everything was "kool" or "deep" or "heavy" or a "trip." We wore clothes that define who we were and we ate lots of burgers that never showed on the scale. Hell, what scale-- we were eating as much pizza and drinking as many shakes and soda as we could hold. I know, I know, I was a square, but I was having fun! And guess what, I can still eat all those things thanks to being well educated on the latest diets and exercise regimes. Yes, I’m looking pret-ty good for a soon to be fifty year old. I like the sound of that--fifty.

You know, 1975 was a good year, but so is 2007! I'm loving my life. I am doing what I want and being who I want to be. What are you up to? If you are fabyoulousat50 and proud, hit me back with the great stuff coming your way. This is the time to celebrate; you're still here and as long as you're here you may as well have a party. That’s my motto. Now, your kind of party may not be my kind of party. But like we used to say: "You do your thing; I'll do mine... it’s beautiful. Ain't that just kool, man?

Later

Five Months Deep

2007-05-04T14:54:00.000-02:00

Welcome class of 1975; born in 1957. This makes us the class of 1957 and 1975! How ya' living? Living well I'm sure. It's May 2007, and almost half of us are 50 now. I know you've got some stories, so share them with us. Now, you'd better start talking fast, because when September comes you won't get a word in through the cracks; I'll be 50 and it will be on like...yeah.

You know by now that they're saying that 50 is the new 30? I say, if we play our cards right, we can ride this wave until, say, 75 or 80. Well, that's my plan anyway. I feel great, I look great, and I'm working on feeling and looking even better. My saying these days is, "Why not!"

Why not have it my way, why not do it my way, why not, why not, why not. You know all the cliches about growing better. But are you living it? You've heard it all so there is nothing I can say that will make a difference in what you're doing. Because, face it, you're doing exactly what you want to do, if you're honest.

You're doing what works for you--safe or not. You're feeling the way you want to feel--good or bad. You have what you want to have--little or lot. I just hope you're happy with whatever it is.
because this is it! Now, you have the mic, what say you? Is 50 better than any other time or what?

Here's to Golden Times

2006-11-25T17:10:00.000-02:00

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2006-11-24T18:22:00.000-02:00

Lela Hannibal of Houston Texas

2006-11-24T18:17:00.000-02:00

I am so excited about turning 50 next year! I've been "single again" for 15 years; successfully raised two beautiful God fearing daughters while serving as an Associate Pastor for Women's Ministries; [IT] Director; and friend and mentor to many. I've learned that sisters need a different pair of shoes for each season of their life, as each season offers a different type of journey. The more seasoned that we become the less comfortable we become about wearing somebody else's shoes. Embrace and enjoy the things that make you unique. After all before you know it, somebody's going to be asking to wear your shoes!

From Vanessa of Detroit

2006-11-19T22:10:00.000-02:00

I will be celebrating my 50th on November 2nd! I am so excited!! My daughter, family, and friends are planning the event to be held Saturday, November 4th at the Lathrup Village Community Ballroom in Lathrup Village, MI.

My family, friends from my childhood, church family, and others will be in attendance (as I have provided my list). The invitations were designed with "real" leaves on them, which were so very elegantly done by my daughter, Kristian, and dear friend, Ming! All of the other planning of is very "hush-hush"!

I am having a "Nigerian" seamstress make me a beautiful dress made out of a fabulous lace from Nigeria. I am so excited!

The day before, Friday, November 3rd, I will be surprising a few other "Fabulous 50's", six women from my family and childhood buddies all born in 1956, that all grew up together, with an "adventurous journey"! They will meet at my home by 6PM, to be driven via a "limo" to have appetizers at a "Northern Lake Seafood", then dinner at "Shiraz", and then dessert at "Coach Insignia"!! These are all very fine, highly reputable restaurants located in the Detroit Area! They are going to be "blown -away" with a "Golden Ladies - Night on the Town"!!!

Michelle of Fort Lauderdale

2006-11-19T18:46:00.000-02:00

Ten smart, funny, beautiful women, celebrated my entry into 50 under a full moon at the beach. We toasted our gifts of friendship to each other, celebrated our differences (we are gay, straight, immersed in childrens’ lives, child-free, professional, professional volunteers, working-at-home, single, committed, married, divorced. . . . ) laughed, ate, drank, jumped in the ocean at midnight. It was a lovely way to enter a new decade.

Let's Get This Party Started

2006-11-17T15:43:00.000-02:00

Well, women it's official. The guests of honor are
here and we can get this party started!
The very cool icon and logo above is the
trademark for the Fabyoulousat50 phenomenon.
The website link is to your right; click or
cut and paste the URL to enter our online store.
I have personally chosen items that are good
for both work and play. My favorite is
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gift.

Now, I love a good party. And party for me can
be anything from a well designed and facilitated
meeting to a simple tÃÂªte-ÃÂ -tÃÂªte with my sister.
It is be a group of couples playing a word game,
or a room filled with sisters, laughing loud.
A party is my family coming together to celebrate
our family; or it is me and my partner talking
until 3 or 4 AM. A party is my dancing in the nude
just to feel free; or it's me sitting with a cup a
tea watching the rain. So in this moment, the party
for me is that I am here and I am acknowledging
that you are there. And somehow we can feel each
other because we have come to know ourselves a
little better as we've matured. That's the party
that I want to honor right now. Please join me
in our celebration.

I know that many of you turned fifty this year
or have celebrated with a sister-friend who did.
So share it with the rest of us. We can certainly
learn from you. Doesn't matter what it is. It
could be anything from how you celebrated your
birthday to what you've learned over the years.
We just want to hear all about it.

Happy Fabyoulousat50 Birthday!

It's Your Time!

2006-10-31T20:35:00.000-02:00

Thanks Lela for your wonderful post; such great words of wisdom from such a young woman. I guess if you live well, you learn a few things. I guess if you don't live as well, you learn even more about what it takes to live effectively--making every lesson count.

I, too, am excited about turning 50 next year. I have talked to so many women who are celebrating this time of their lives in such wonderful ways. I have invited them to share on the blog. Hopefully, we'll be hearing from them soon. For example, one of them celebrated every weekend the entire month of her birthday. Another spent a week-end with her friends. My dear friend, Karen is planning a trip to one of the Islands for her celebration.

Let's make this blog a place for celebration and sharing. So if you are celebrating your 50th in some spectacular way, tell us about it. Or if you have a very special time of reflection planned for yourself, share that with us. Give us some ideas we can use for your own celebrations and personal growth experiences.

Or, if you have some other valuable lesson you want to share with us, do that. We can celebrate the lessons in our lives as well.

Wholeness,

Debra

Up Close and Personal

2006-09-06T14:19:00.000-02:00

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Coming Soon Fabyoulousat50 product! From hats to key chains; the celebration is on! Stay tuned for more details

I've Learned...

2006-08-28T17:13:00.000-02:00

A few weeks ago, I launched this blog to invite my
fabyoulous sisters around the country to join me in
the celebration of the half-century. My thinking
was that since I am going to celebrate my life, I may
as well invite about 2.2 million other women my age
to join me. So I did.

Looking at my life, I realize that
I have a lot going on: I have two teenagers;
I’m writing several books; I’ve launched a family
business; I have teaching and administrative
responsibilities at the university; and I have a
spouse who expects me to be a wife sometimes.
I’m juggling lots of balls.

So what about you; how are you managing?
Talk to us. You can tell us how you are working
or how you have worked your life. Or you can
share other things you’ve learned over the years
All are welcome to click and comment.

Our posts for this series will be short.
In one or two sentences, tell us what you've
learned. For example, I've learned that I can
change my mind, even after the ink dries.
What have you learned?

Stay Tuned

2006-08-20T18:54:00.000-02:00

We've got some real cool ideas for our celebration, so tell your fabyoulous friends about us.

Seasoned Fabyoulous Women

2006-08-20T18:34:00.000-02:00

Share with us, guys. Just because this is a celebration for rising Fabayoulousat50 women, does not mean your voice is not welcomed. By all means share with us. We're just starting this journey; no doubt you have some valuable insights to share. I remember when I was in my 20's, I had at least four older women friends (in their 40's) who gave me the heads up on some very important issues that were ahead of me. Makes me smile just thinking about Nancy, Edna, Louise, Wilma, and Jackie (okay at least five). So please share with us. I may be almost 50, but I ain't grown yet! Click on comment and speak your heart, mind, whatever, you'll have the mic.

2006-08-13T22:03:00.000-02:00

2006-08-06T13:35:00.000-02:00

This Blog was designed for women boomers born in 1957, the height of the Baby Boomer Era. In 2007, these fabulous females will turn the golden age of fifty. This site commemorates their (our) lives and offers an opportunity for us to chronicle our intentions of future successes. Yet,we are just getting started--the best is yet to come. Sensing that we are on the brink of even greater accomplishments, we the Fabyoulousat50, female Boomers want to enter this new age booming even louder than we did in 1957 when we first graced this planet.

This is a personal invitation to my fellow Fabyoulousat50 Boomers who know the blessings in just being "here," as Ms. Celie of the Broadway Musical, The Color Purple, says. So, talk to us. Tell us what you've been doing for yourself and others these last fifty years. If you plan to change some things, continue what you're doing ('cause it working), or if you don't have a clue tell us that.

Let me start this conversation by saying that it is "my time." Not that I have not already been taking care of myself. But I have some wonderfully, fabulous ideas that I will (note the tense) make happen. You'll hear more about those later. Just know that I am finally ridding myself of the thoughts, stories, and scripts that tell me what I cannot do. The ironic thing is that I have always known my capabilities, but I have valued others' opinions above my own. Or, maybe I was afraid they were right, whatever. Not, this time, though, and not this year! So, join me in my celebration. Correction, join me in our celebration. Even better, "Lets get this party started!"

What about you? What's going on in your world. Nothing is off limits. What are your concerns? Have you discovered or rediscovered something, yourself even? Making some changes in careers or other significant relationships? Or you're just glad to be here! Let us hear from you. Simply click on comment and post.