50 Things To Do When You Turn 50

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Having sex in usual places are also among the weird things over 50s have done, including at a bus stop, in a cave and even at a rubbish dump. TOP 50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU'RE 50 By the time you are 50, you are smart enough to know what is a proper tattoo design and what is not. Surprise your kids by showing up with a tattoo on your next family gathering. 27. Sing karaoke. Home to the Beatles, as well as a whole host of other UK celebrities, Liverpool is a wonderful city in the northwest of England. Visit a tailor and get a bespoke item of clothing made just for you. Maybe a full length coat, or a fabulous suit.

If wildlife is your thing, then the delightful New Forest is the ideal spot to clap your eyes on wild ponies… or donkeys! Where have all the sit-down dinners gone? Instead of hosting a huge party, choose just a few friends who you know will enhance the gathering with meaningful conversation. As we grow older, the quality of our connections trumps the quantity of friends we have. 3.- Go to the beach and listen to the waves You are missing out on one of the most amazing experiences ever if you don’t know how to dive. Sign up for lessons today, and go on a SCUBA trip for your 50th birthday. 19. Go on a hot air balloon ride. I read and enjoyed three books that were recommended to me. These were The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder (Sarah Harris); Welcome to Higby (Mark Dunn) and A Gentleman in Moscow (Amor Towles). Simplify, simplify, simplify. Nowadays you can have it catered or you can also DIY. It’s fun to have a theme and this also allows for a multigenerational celebration. 49.- Launch your own business

Make plans to travel to Tokyo, Beijing, or Paris for one of the next three Olympic games. Here’s to 50 More Years The truth is I never saw life like that before. I postponed so many things and say that I will do it when I have more time, more money, have a life companion, etc. When was the last time you tried a new makeup look or hairstyle? Book an appointment at your favorite salon, or hire a makeup artist that can home home and glam you up. Then go get your picture taken. 19.- Spend the day in bed reading a really good book If you never splurge on fancy dinners, your 50th birthday is a great occasion to do just that. If you’re tight on money, this can have you feeling like Cinderella at the ball. 8.- Purge your closet and go on a shopping spree

In a year when many of us took solace in the wildlife around us this was one of the easier sections to complete. That said, I didn’t see a bittern, otter or purple emperor, all of which were on my original list. A wine tasting. A good one will explain so much about the vino that you never knew before. A great one will let you take wine home too.Maybe it is time to change your hair and makeup. Make an appointment at your favorite cosmetic counter and ask for makeup advice that will make you look refreshed. Then visit a salon for a new cut and style. 14. Write a gratitude list.

Some over 50s have gone one step further with the experiences they have had in their lives so far with one being among one of the first female priests to be ordained while another has foiled a bank raid. Read More Related Articles Staying out all night partying, jumping into a pool fully clothed and learning to say 'no' to your mother also made the list.And just up the road in the country of Somerset, it’s time to eat all the cheese and then hike it off care of Cheddar Gorge – England’s longest gorge and quite the natural spectacle! Then make a shortlist of the most important or significant ones so that you can set goals to achieve them. If you are reading this and you have goals similar to mine then do leave a comment in the box below about how we can help each other.