This Is Midlife

Learning other languages. I was taught French and Latin in school. Wasn't very good at French - dropped it as soon as I left. Latin isnt exactly conversational. I’ve been learning Spanish for around 2 years, and am thinking about taking another pass at French. Will live with the Latin I have :)

I’ve stopped being Miss Fix It. I’m level headed, very practical, especially in a crisis. But that doesnt mean I always need to swoop in to try fix every problem or crisis in my orbit. There are lessons to be learned and journeys to be enriched. I now let that happen a lot more often. Who am I to interrupt someones growth path or the opportunity to learn a different approach?

Logical. Wish I could say creative. Really do. I need a lot of support in that area. From how to dress to choosing furniture. I still cant apply makeup well!

The ability to draw on years of experience - whether that’s work, life or relationships to help me make decisions. I’ve seen and experienced a lot. That’s like your own navigational filter, I second guess myself less. 'Been there, done that' is a solid foundation when it comes to finding a way forward.

That getting older is a depressing downhill slide.

Remember what I said about not being creative?? Blouse or classic shirt, jeans or trousers, flat shoes or trainers, minimal make up. My hair changes fairly frequently, up, down, braids. I’m one of those people who thought Steve Jobs wearing the same uniform every day to save on thinking time made total sense.