Marking Period 3 Week 3

http://www.lauraonlife.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225:thoughts-on-turning-50&catid=1:columns&Itemid=2
In Snyder's column this week, she shares her unique more optimistic views about turning 50, one of the ages many make to be a big deal. She illustrates her optimistic point of view through numerous examples that many would generally pass by while they focus on the more negative aspects of it. She first explains how she is not too upset about turning 50 and is "not in denial" because she knows that years from now, she'll be wishing she could be back at 50 again. Also, she explains how society as a whole (although we still make a big deal of turning 50) has moved some of the hype and excitement away from that age because senior discounts now must wait until she is 55 or 60 - one of the more unfortunate parts reaching that age right now, and she still must pay mortgage for 20 or so years. Snyder explains how her first 50 years have almost gone by in a blur of events, and therefore not having time to stop and really think about her age has allowed her to not be frustrated over turning 50, just as having children to still chase around and having to tell them to pick up after themselves or do their homework gives her more of a sense of youthfulness. Although some may look at turning 50 as a time to start doing all those adventures you promised yourself you would do before time runs out, Snyder feels there is no need to change the way she has been happily living her life, and sees the only difference in her next 50 years to be the adventure of not knowing exactly how they will be spent. She therefore looks into the future more with excitement than most people would when turning 50.