50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Two ~ No. 12 -Wendy : Age 59

WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? Self employed. We build small residential developments and I do all the office side of things. Think it’s called jack of all trades master of none..

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? Not worrying about what people think, being financially comfortable and being mum to 2 grown up daughters and helping them when needed.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER?

Survivor of ovarian cancer in 2007.

Eliminating toxic people from my life.

Being carer and biggest supporter of my daughter who has complex mental health issues.

Supporting my other daughter from traumatic relationship breakdown 12 weeks before her wedding which should have taken place in August this year. And she is leaving for Australia next week so life certainly throws you curve balls and we just have to deal with them.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?

Most definitely my girls, who are beautiful, brave and mine.

All families have trauma but we have come through our battles united thankfully

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? Champagne and strawberries shared with those I love

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? My grans wedding ring which I have worn for more years than I care to remember

WHAT’S LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? OMG. As my 60th year I’ve done one special event with chosen people every month this year. Which my shoot was my September date with myself. I am currently working on a 65 by 65 bucket list. Will have 65 things on list which will include travel and some mad cap things and I hope to achieve them by the time I’m 65

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? I love working out with weights not so big into cardio. So I have converted my dumping ground of a garage into a gym so I have no excuses. I did treat myself to lots of equipment including £3000 on a cable machine but it’s all mine

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? My attitude towards my weight and body image. Twiggy I ain’t

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? I’ll give most things a try in life

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Losing either of my daughters and believe me I’ve been close many times with one of them due to mental health issues

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? Their sense of humour.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Don’t let anyone put you down and do what you want

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE?It’s in my gym. Push yourself cos no one is going to do it for you

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