50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Three ~ Elizabeth

 WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?I work in education

HOW OLD ARE YOU – AND WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? I am 55, I love being a grandma. I am happy that I am able to make decisions based on a wealth of experiences.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER? A range of the usual emotional, financial and physical that I lived through. I keep going now as I know that “this too will pass”.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Being independent and holding on to enduring friendships.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? A good book, a fine Muscadet and a sea view.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? A piece of textile art created by my late friend.

WHAT’S LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Italy

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? Travel

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? Worry less!

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? Determined

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Loss of independence

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? Put up with my lack of regular communication

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Do not start smokibg

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? This too will pass

AND FINALLY…..HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR 50 OVER 50 BOUDOIR SHOOT? Stronger!