Closing in on 50

[GoldieLocks]

My forties have been so complicated. Now on Tues I turn 48. I have been hoping to get a Masters in the field if Studio Art by 50. But I can't see it happening in time. I get to push out my plan to apply. Instead I get yet another MRI for my bad neck dics on my birthday.

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Not good news. But you can't get it done any sooner so keep plugging!

I'm a week away from 61.

Feel your pain, literally, as I have osteoarthritis of C-1 & C-2 and a badly degenerated disc on C-3.

But lately my left hip hurts so much I hardly notice my neck.

Sucks to get old.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Go for the Masters Degree if you can find the time, it's never to later. Good Luck!

 

[Mackaydon]

Got my MBA at age 66; turned 80 yesterday.
Don't wait for your dreams to come to you.
Don.....

 

[ArfieBoy]

Go for the Masters Degree if you can find the time, it's never to later. Good Luck!

Happy Birthday, Don!

Goldilocks, go for the masters degree! So what if it takes a little longer! Besides, you're just a kid yet!

 

[GoldieLocks]

Mackaydon
Thanks

 

[fistfulladirt]

40 year smoker here, everyday drinker approaching 60. Not on a single med. Can out do my 20 y.o. son in pushups and running.
Fell and cracked some ribs 6 weeks ago, takes a bit longer to heal anymore.

 

[BillA]

ffd, give it time
activity level is key, physical and mental

 

[Mine Shaft]

My forties have been so complicated. Now on Tues I turn 48. I have been hoping to get a Masters in the field if Studio Art by 50. But I can't see it happening in time. I get to push out my plan to apply. Instead I get yet another MRI for my bad neck dics on my birthday.

I had my C6-C7 worked on when i was 50. When i finally went to the neurologist he did a few basic tests on me and said the pain i was having i should not even be standing lol. After that visit i was in surgery in no time. If it comes to that for you just make sure you do exactly what the doc says. With in no time at all you will feel like doing everything but you got to stop yourself and go with what the doc says, oh boy then comes physical therapy lol. Good luck.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Yep the back and neck are no fun when we get older, all of our indestructible moments from growing up finally catch up to us. You are young, get your Masters if it takes a little longer so be it, all good things are worth the wait and effort.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Go for it. Your only as old as you think you are, (although your body might just tell you a different story) !

 

[GoldieLocks]

Thanks everyone. I put off the MRI just 13 days. It would have been too much to deal with tomorrow.
I have gotten through my second BA in my 40's so I am proud of that even if it took attending 2 schools on and off for 5 years half-time.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

There was something about turning 40. Seems like it was all down hill from there... just getting faster now. lol