Midlife: Of, relating to, or characteristic of middle age…

Upswing: An upward swing or trend.  An increase…

You wake up one day, look in the mirror and ask yourself: “Where has the time gone?”  When I turned 40, my midlife revelation came when I realized that, well, I was at midlife.  In talking with friends and co-workers who were approaching (or in) their 40’s, we all had the same types of issues or questions: Do I really want to stay at this job? (or) Thank God I survived this round of layoffs.  How am I going to afford college for my kid(s)?  I’m way out of shape.  I wish I had more time for…fill in the blank (my family, friends, hobby).  Is this all there is?

At midlife, with all of the knowledge and experience we’ve accumulated, I believe we can all experience an upswing in all aspects of our life – if we choose.

I love a great story (especially funny ones).  I enjoy learning and sharing with others.  If you can find a real bookstore anymore, you’ll see me in the health and fitness or self-development/self-improvement aisle.  The purpose of this blog is to talk about all things midlife.  Success.  Humor.  Observations.  Failures.  Anticipation.  Hope.  Love.

It’s all on the upswing…