50.
I'm pretty sure that's old lady age. At least that's what I thought when I was 30.
And now here I am.
On my 50th birthday.
The problem with significant birthdays is you get all reflective.
Where am I? And who am I?
Have I achieved what I wanted to achieve?
Is there where I thought I would be at 50?
After the initial deep (and mean deeeep) sigh. I think yes.
Maybe not the heights of fame and money and expensive handbags I dreamt of at 20.
But YES to the things I now know make you happy.
I have a great family, 2 wonderful kids
A very supportive funny partner and a large gang of kick-ass friends.
AND the best job of my life. One that adds to my life, rather than takes from it.
So where to now?
Being 50 means I get to push a little harder. Speak a little more freely.
BE BOLD
Take a few risks, go outside my comfort zone
BE BRAVE
Believe in myself and what I can achieve
BE BADASS
And so 2023 is the year of taking the risk, listening to myself and not others and putting myself out there.
You will see me more, hear me more and perhaps disagree with me more.
Ironically the BE Bangles motto is
BE unapologetically You.
And that's just what I'm going to do.
Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Badass
The bangle that's all about next level.
Even for old ladies like me.
Nikki
xxx