Having finally accepted that it was unlikely that we would get to holiday overseas this year, we decided on a staycation, and opted for The North Norfolk coast, having never been there […]
Our U.K. Staycation Part 1: Norfolk
The Trouble With “Karen”
I have always quite liked my name. Not absolutely loved it you understand, (I always fancied being named “Cally” for some reason), but certainly not hated it. Apparently, I was almost a […]
What Does It Mean To Be A Woman In Her Mid Fifties in 2021?
💙☀️Question: What does it mean to be a woman in her mid fifties in 2021? 💙☀️For me, being a woman of 55 means having a strong sense of my own identity, being […]
How To Re-Invent Yourself!
I think its pretty safe to say that I have changed a lot over the last few years. Life’s ups and downs have meant that I have adapted to new circumstances, situations […]
The Self Awareness Questionnaire
It was a couple of years ago that I originally posted the first version of this blog post… and it went on to be one of the most popular posts on Somekindof50.com. […]
The Best Pieces of Advice I Have Been Given
Advice is a funny thing isn’t it. Sometimes very welcome, sometimes completely unwanted, sometimes well meaning, other times downright harmful. Hopefully not these pieces of advice though! These little gems I have […]
What You Should Stop Doing When You Are (nearly) 55
I was watching a television programme last night, when an advertisement came on, clearly aimed at the over 50’s. I was stunned because the people in the commercial looked, well not to put […]
What Yoga Has Given me
It absolutely amazes me that a year ago I had no experience of yoga whatsoever. I’m not even sure what gave me the idea to start, but last January I decided I […]
Why I am Putting Up My Christmas Decorations Early This Year ….
…..Well, the first reason is, I’m a bit bored today. It’s Sunday, and I have no Sky or Netflix due to Virgin Media being down in our area. I’m not moaning too […]
A Pandemic Holiday : Part Two
We are currently on holiday at Coconut Bay Beach Resort in St Lucia, having flown out just over a week ago. (Please read A Pandemic Holiday: Part One to get the eventful […]
