By 50 a woman should know how to:
04-16-2013, 04:17 AM
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I would like to add:
By 50, a woman should know not to feel intimidated by lists of "shoulds", for it is a time of self-imposed definitions.
. Great list, but as I turn 50 this year, I reflect on how much of my life I spent doing things others thought I should do rather than listening to my own quiet yet clear inner voice. To those of you have everything accomplished on this list, rock on. To those of you who may have read it and thought, "oh no!"...make your own list. It is so okay.
Mary Ann
By 50, a woman should know not to feel intimidated by lists of "shoulds", for it is a time of self-imposed definitions.
. Great list, but as I turn 50 this year, I reflect on how much of my life I spent doing things others thought I should do rather than listening to my own quiet yet clear inner voice. To those of you have everything accomplished on this list, rock on. To those of you who may have read it and thought, "oh no!"...make your own list. It is so okay.Mary Ann
04-16-2013, 05:36 AM
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Check, check, check, check.... Only missed 4 --
1. change a tire (weak hands have always made this a problem)
2. hail a taxi (few taxis where I've lived)
3. mow my own yard (have rented since I was 56)
4. how to look good in a photo (I've never mastered this and wonder if most women feel this way)
But if I had to miss any these were the most "worthless" to me in my opinion.
Jan in VA
1. change a tire (weak hands have always made this a problem)
2. hail a taxi (few taxis where I've lived)
3. mow my own yard (have rented since I was 56)
4. how to look good in a photo (I've never mastered this and wonder if most women feel this way)
But if I had to miss any these were the most "worthless" to me in my opinion.
Jan in VA
04-16-2013, 05:57 AM
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Most important ones to me is to keep "the girls" in place and not swaying and what I want in bed "is a good night's sleep". I can do most of the others. As far as traveling to a foreign country, I haven't seen enough of my own yet. I have no problem saying no. If others ask me why not, I say "because I don't want to". Light a grill then cook on it(?) (not). I nuke, small Teflon skillet, or broiler/toaster for me. I don't cook like I used to because I choose not to. Have performed CPR and very emotional right into nightmares. Still rewarding. I have always been directionally inclined. used to mow my own yard but heart attack quelched that one. Can still do most things, just may choose not to. Gonna be 63 this summer. Everything depends on my mood.
04-16-2013, 09:59 AM
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On the whole been there done that. But boy there were a few that knowing myself really gave me a good chuckle-I could never get around on my own in a foreign land - I get lost in my own neighborhood. Programming the TV easy -its the computer that's not so easy. I still blush if some one compliments me. The last picture of me that was good was when I was 9months old. I've traveled all over America on my own-co-pilot was usually asleep-I can read a map but thats the only way I can figure out N-S-E-W =seriously tell me left or right. As to lighting and cooking on a grill -Well this is the only thing where any one can call me a sexist snob '''GRILL WORK IS A MANS JOB'''-
04-16-2013, 11:04 AM
#18
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Location: North Fork Ca
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Jan, you look fine in your photos, anyone seeing a woman trying to change a tire, will usually stop to help, mowing the lawn is not a major problem and most of us drive and don't need a taxi. so there. you are doing great
04-16-2013, 12:41 PM
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Location: New Milford, CT
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OK, I am sharing this list sent to me by my SIL. I guess I received it 15 years too late. I am using that as my excuse for so many failures. Must have been quilting when lots of these learning opportunities sailed on by. Oh, well. . . . .
By 50, women should know how to:
Say “no” without feeling guilty.
Book their own travel.
Say “I’m sorry” and mean it.
Laugh at themselves.
Change a tire.
Take themselves out to dinner and/or a movie — on their own.
Get around in a foreign country.
Program and operate their TV (this is easier said than done!).
Mix at least a few classic cocktails.
Do their own taxes.
Invest in the stock market.
Make themselves and their own needs a priority.
Sew — at least a little.
Defend themselves against an attacker with at least one signature self-defense move.
Perform CPR.
Carve a turkey.
Choose their own wine.
Light a grill — and then cook on it.
Swim.
Order a credit report — and then be able to read it.
Examine their own breasts.
Graciously accept a compliment.
Flip their own breaker.
Plunge a toilet.
Properly hang photos and artwork.
Whip up a signature dish that’s not spaghetti or meatloaf.
Walk away from a situation or relationship when it’s not working.
Tell off at least one person who deserves it.
Say what they really want in bed.
Put together a piece of “some assembly required” furniture.
Apply makeup without a mirror.
Buy something crazy expensive just because they want it.
Ask for a raise.
Mow their own yard.
Unclog a drain.
Tell which direction they are facing.
Tell at least one really good joke.
Make small talk with just about anyone
Know when to reveal personal information — and when not to.
Think critically and independently when hearing speeches and listening to the news.
Paint a room.
Buy the right-sized bra.
Beautifully wrap a present.
Hail a taxi.
Reach out to an old friend.
Jump a car battery.
Show love with actions and not just words.
Put together a real retirement strategy.
Look good in a photo.
Open a bottle of champagne.
By 50, women should know how to:
Say “no” without feeling guilty.
Book their own travel.
Say “I’m sorry” and mean it.
Laugh at themselves.
Change a tire.
Take themselves out to dinner and/or a movie — on their own.
Get around in a foreign country.
Program and operate their TV (this is easier said than done!).
Mix at least a few classic cocktails.
Do their own taxes.
Invest in the stock market.
Make themselves and their own needs a priority.
Sew — at least a little.
Defend themselves against an attacker with at least one signature self-defense move.
Perform CPR.
Carve a turkey.
Choose their own wine.
Light a grill — and then cook on it.
Swim.
Order a credit report — and then be able to read it.
Examine their own breasts.
Graciously accept a compliment.
Flip their own breaker.
Plunge a toilet.
Properly hang photos and artwork.
Whip up a signature dish that’s not spaghetti or meatloaf.
Walk away from a situation or relationship when it’s not working.
Tell off at least one person who deserves it.
Say what they really want in bed.
Put together a piece of “some assembly required” furniture.
Apply makeup without a mirror.
Buy something crazy expensive just because they want it.
Ask for a raise.
Mow their own yard.
Unclog a drain.
Tell which direction they are facing.
Tell at least one really good joke.
Make small talk with just about anyone
Know when to reveal personal information — and when not to.
Think critically and independently when hearing speeches and listening to the news.
Paint a room.
Buy the right-sized bra.
Beautifully wrap a present.
Hail a taxi.
Reach out to an old friend.
Jump a car battery.
Show love with actions and not just words.
Put together a real retirement strategy.
Look good in a photo.
Open a bottle of champagne.
04-16-2013, 01:16 PM
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ks
Posts: 1,112
have to admit to missing a few things but they never have come up. But traveling to and around other counties done that since I was 16 and had a 7 year old to take there with me to see to. being a Miltary wife I had to take care of eveything since DH was gone at least 6 months out of the year.I guess if the other stuff comes along I'll just have to figure it out like i always have. That is quite a list.
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