Countdown to 50

August 18th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
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OK, I’m a little obsessed with the idea that I’m turning 50 in 50 days.  That saying “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better” is hogwash.  My body is falling apart.

Here are some famous musicians/actors that are turning 50 this year.  The ones who can afford plastic surgery.

Michael Jackson (definitely falling apart.)

Madonna ( she claims her spiritual age is 36 )

Prince

Ellen Degeneres (who just joined the Married Club, after living in sin for 4 years, by the way)

Alec Baldwin (which baldwin is he, again?)

Jamie Lee Curtis (have you seen her picture on the cover of the May issue of AARP magazine?  One word: topless.)

Michelle Pfeiffer

Kevin Bacon (still hot.)

Sharon Stone

Ice-T

Prince Albert

Holly Hunter

Andie McDowell

Tim Robbins (remember Shawshank Redemption?)

The Peace Symbol turns 50 this year.
Not an actor, but worth mentioning.

peace-symbol-time-magazine-3-27-08 Countdown to 50

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  1. Comment by Leigh on 19 August 2008:

    I turned 50 this year, and I really didn’t like it. After reading this list, though, I kind of feel better. Now if I could just look as good as Michelle Pfeiffer! LOL I think it’s very cool that the peace sign turns 50 this year. That makes the year we were born really special, right? I mean, other than the fact that WE were born that year. ;)

  2. Comment by marie on 19 August 2008:

    Yeah, I agree… that list doesn’t sound so bad. I think it’s best not to think about it …not that I follow that advice, as I am obsessing over it too… though, I don’t have the days counted down!! To an 85-year old, you are a spring chicken, Lisa. peace.

  3. Comment by Lisa on 20 August 2008:

    @marie - yes, I guess it is all perspective… @leigh - thanks for your comments. I love your avatar pic - L

  4. Comment by meredith on 22 August 2008:

    I am turning 59 on September 2nd…..aside from the shock that next year I will actually be 60 I think one of the great things about aging is the I really don’t care what people think or say anymore….I have stopped comparing myself to others and find that people rarely are catty or competitive with me as they were when I was younger. I am more comfortable in my own skin and that is a great relief!
    Having said all that….I must admit that looking in the mirror is something I do much less often! lol lol lol

  5. Comment by Susan Helene Gottfried on 22 August 2008:

    Awesome list. I needed that dose of reality.

    Susan Helene Gottfrieds last blog post..Susan’s Book Talk: My Friend Christine D’Abo

  6. Comment by Rick Vaughn on 22 August 2008:

    Interesting list!

    I think Madonna looks the best out of this list. I can’t believe Ice-T is 50 (no freak-in way). Anyway, keep your head high because you still have plenty of life left.

    Rick Vaughns last blog post..Day in the Life - DAY 5

  7. Comment by Renee on 23 August 2008:

    Kevin bacon still hot?? Do you want to borrow my glasses?

    Renees last blog post..Man Fed To Lions: Thanks Mandela

  8. Comment by Lisa on 23 August 2008:

    @Meredith - shock is the word. I avoid mirrors, too, lately! But I am finding the benefits there, too, as you say. The gain in perspective is worth it. Well, almost worth it! @ Rick- you’re so right! And mentally, it’s better. I’m just going to stop looking in the mirror all together. Or tape a picture of myself at 30 on the mirror.
    @Renee - ha ha in his own way come on!

    Thanks everyone for your thoughts on turning 50. You are a great help in easing the pain of it- Lisa

  9. Comment by meredith on 23 August 2008:

    great idea about taping a picture of 30 something….lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

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