I turned 50 this month! Have you been there yet? My sister, Robin, just turned 53. Like a younger sibling will tend to do, I’ve always looked up to her. As I thought about the transition into this new half-century (as my mom loudly described my birthday to the world on Facebook with the world), I’m not sure how much of my experience is part of the human condition and how much is unique.
- First, I love how Hillary Clinton has chosen to not wear makeup when she doesn’t feel like it. In my 50’s, I’ll be right there with her. My sister, on the other hand, never cared much about makeup and has gone with the natural look for 53 years. So I know that going casual isn’t unique to turning 50.
- Second, I’ve heard a lot of people say that as they get older, they care less about what people think about them. In my 50’s, I’ll be right there with those people. My sister, on the other hand, has never cared much about what people think about her. So I know that not caring about what other people think isn’t unique to turning 50.