It is strange how time flies. Just yesterday, we were babies that used to watch this world in wonder struck amazement clinging to our parents for warmth. The journey from being a toddler, pre-teen, adolescent and the first flush of being young and independent flashes through our eyes like images in a bioscope.
We fondly remember our first love, engagement, marriage in due course, having kids, balancing career and family. The years seem to take wings with the mix of good and bad times. And suddenly, we are confronted with our 50th birthday in the face. Many people admit that a tinge of regret is experienced at not being able to do the things in a more efficient way and not being able to go on vacations as frequently or not being able to live life to the fullest. The cup seems half empty and not half full.
So, on this 50th birthday, if you are confronted with the same dilemma and despite your kids secretly planning your fiftieth special birthday party, your soul feels sadness and regret at how the things turned out, these tips to make your birthday memorable shall pep you never before. Take leave from your office 50 days prior to your day. Vow to look your best for the party, so pamper yourselves in parlor for 50 days. Compose a list of 50 new deeds you wanted to do and start with one at a time till your birth day arrives. These may include sponsoring a child, going to an exotic place with your partner, plant a tree, met up a lost friend, go to yoga, storytelling, go to church, buy that expensive anti wrinkle cream, work in the garden, go for picnic with kids, test drive a sports car with your partner, bake that postponed apple cake, buy that expensive purse, save a dollar per day and buy the smallest kid in the family the gift of his choice, take up driving lessons, try crocheting/knitting, read out one positive quality of yours per day till 50 days, watch soccer if you never did before, write a column for a newspaper thus perfectly enjoying this special time.
For the part, you may send personalized party invitations only to people who have reached this fiftieth landmark. The invitations of 50th birthday must be simple and stylish mentioning the theme of the party, whether you want sixties or seventies look should be put down in the invitation. Indulge all guests to the golden oldies music softly played in the background as per the theme, keep the food and drinks very light and include fresh juices.