50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Three ~ Karen M

 WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? I am retired due to ill health mobility problems. I was a medical secretary working in a GP surgery.

HOW OLD ARE YOU – AND WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? 64
I have a lot more knowledge and freedom to do things I love.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER? I had a car accident at the age of 26 which disfigured my face. I have to overcome facing people, this made me stronger as a person.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? My children for sure.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? Being with the people you love

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? My family. They mean the world to me.

WHAT’S LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? To swim with dolphins.
I actually achieved a couple of bucket lists last year which was to go to Centre court Wimbledon and to go to the Eurovision Song Contest, both very arduous due to my mobility issues but amazing experiences.

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? Buying a brand new car from the compensation I got for my car accident.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? I wish I wasn’t so sensitive to things. I get upset easily and worry a lot. But also to be 12 stone again.

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? My loving, caring personality.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Losing loved ones.

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? Loyalty and friendship

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Stand up for yourself against bullies.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? True love is timeless and unconditional.

AND FINALLY…..HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR 50 OVER 50 BOUDOIR SHOOT? I felt like a million dollars.