Passed 50 last year November 2014.  Not feeling old though. Feel much I could do and achieve for my family and career. Much more to contribute to the society in general.  But whatever left of my hair has been covered with "snow flakes",  had ACL surgery a year earlier which my knees are no longer what it used to be. Golf is being played in my mind only to achieve that elusive hole-in-one and people you meet start to call you uncle or pakcik. Don't they know I am not that old and they are not that young either.


Yes I have entered the magic number 50. The society has put it in middle age middle category with negative connotation mind you. But around the world we see world leaders that passed 50 and 60 and still at their prime. Obama at this point in time is aged 54 years and Angela Merkel (Chancellor of Germany) is 61. Baby face David Cameron is 48. Well he is close enough to be 50. Not bad being 50 huh !!??


The competitor to middle age is called Young Turks. Interestingly if you Google "young turks meaning" for definitions, there are whole list of websites offering definition. In my term these young turks are basically late 20-tees and mid thirties which are waiting to push the middle age bosses out so they could take over the higher hierarchy in an organization. Even worst they give new name to justify their intention that is The Old Guard. Reminiscence of era of cold war on Russian leaders.


Those who were married around age of twenties and remained committed to the spouse,  many will celebrating their Silver Wedding Anniversary. If you and your spouse lucky to be alive for another 25 years then you would be celebrating Golden Anniversary.  Any one dare to imaging Diamond Anniversary?

In the era of internet, smart phones and social media, you would read your friends either announcing their children marriage or birth of grandchild. You will also get invited to reunions e.g. School reunion and old ex company reunion. These events are getting more frequent at this age. News about your friend or their spouse passed away starts to trickling. No doubt it will increase in frequency as time goes by. However invitation for birthday celebration are almost nil.


I would like to take this journey of being 50 with my head high. No regrets of what has happened in the past, eager to explore new things and putting my thought as I see the world in this blog. It is a way for me to keep my sanity. It is also for my children and their children-children to see me in virtual world in the distance future.


So let the journey begins.