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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful November 11th, 2023

Good day to the 50+ Community …. 💕💕💕💕

I saw a meme below and thought … Yes🙌🙌🙌 that is ME!! ✅

I am in my late 50s and what I enjoy now is very different than decades ago. It is the simple pleasures the bliss of a simple day that really makes me feel calm, contented and happy! 

What do you enjoy in your 50s that has changed from decades ago? What are your favorite things to do? Are you more of a home body or social person?? 


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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

@SunShineAlwaysGrateful

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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

@SunShineAlwaysGrateful

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User Profile: WorkingitThrough2
WorkingitThrough2 November 11th, 2023

@SunShineAlwaysGrateful

What do you enjoy in your 50s that has changed from decades ago? I liked to dance and always took the floor at the clubs. Now I don't get to do that much, and Now I dance at church.

What are your favorite things to do?  Sing and do crafts


Are you more of a homebody or a social person?? I am now a homebody but I was social

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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

Yes throughout life needs and wants change is a natural thing. I love how you still dance! 💕💕💕🙌🙌🙌


Crafts bring so much JOY to you and others who want to make the same thing or receive an item that was made by you. 💕💕💕


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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings November 11th, 2023

@SunShineAlwaysGrateful  I like to exercise. I do 5 classes a week and exercise 30 minutes a day on my own. Yoga helps me relieve stress. 

My most social activities are here on 7 Cups. 

I try not to sleep too long because I end up getting nothing done. 

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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

Exercise is so good for the soul literally and figuratively lol 😂…Yoga is so wonderful! Great for body mind and spirit. 💕💕💕


I am the same my fear of losing more function is motivating me to walk as much as I can and I love it.


7cups IS social definitely 💯 percent.


I feel you on sleep 💤 I perfect to wake early get things done and sleep at a sensible hour.

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User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat November 11th, 2023

What do you enjoy in your 50s that has changed from decades ago?

I "discovered" the Grateful Dead a little over 20 years ago, and they've been my favorite band for quie a few years now.  I'm 62 years old.  I don't enjoy some of the other music, like the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, as much as I used to.

What are your favorite things to do?

I still like music as a whole.  I still like horror movies, though not the same horror movies as before.  I still like to read.

Are you more of a home body or social person?? 

I've always been more of a home body.  I always envied the people who got out and went places in the evening and at night.  It looked like they were having a much better time than I.  In some ways, I still thing they do.  They connect with other people.  I don't.  I've never been able to and I've always been lonely.



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SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

Music is fantastic and although tastes change through the decades it helps us enjoy life. I use it when I clean up my house usually… it helps.


many people are like yourself and like being at home. You are not alone in that. I haven’t been the most social in life but I am involved in some local groups weight loss and a 50 plus group … social can mean a lot of things including being here at 7cups.


You always got friends here remember that we live seeing you here inthe forums and chats …. 🙌🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯💯✅✅✅✅

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User Profile: purpleTree4652
purpleTree4652 November 11th, 2023

@SunShineAlwaysGrateful

Hi, Grateful,

I love being at home.  It's my favorite place to be with my favorite creature, my cat.  She is my family.  But I've always liked being home and maybe going out a tiny bit.  

I enjoy being sober most of the time.  

It's hard for me to say what has changed and what I like because I've had mental problems all my life and only got attention for them after I was diagnosed with PTSD at 40.  It's only in the past 10 years that I've been mentally healthier than i have ever been.

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SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

Cats are amazing 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈 and being home 🏡 is lovely I wholeheartedly agree. 💕💕💕💕


Yes as I age i drink far less usually wine ag holidays mostly it.


i am so glad to hear you are mentally healthier after a diagnosis than you have been all your life …. 🙌🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯💯🙌🙌💯💯💯💯💕💕💕💕🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯


It is worthwhile journey …..

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CyclingThroughLife November 11th, 2023

What do you enjoy in your 50s that has changed from decades ago?

I find that I enjoy being alone more than when I was younger. 

What are your favorite things to do?

My favorite things to do are ride my road bike and spin bike, lift weights, and visit 7cups.

Are you more of a home body or social person??

I am definitely a home body

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User Profile: SunShineAlwaysGrateful
SunShineAlwaysGrateful OP November 11th, 2023

Being alone is enjoyable especially if life is busy. As we age what makes us happier becomes usually the simple things …


You are very active and regime that fits your life … I love the variety. I walk looking to add something else to help with toning…


7cups is a great place for those who visit and also those to help make this community better. 😎😎😎😎

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