What’s in a name…..

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For me one of the hardest things about starting my blog was to give it a name. I didn’t want to have my age in the name (not because I want to hide it or am embarrassed by it) but because I didn’t want to be pigeonholed or stigmatised.

The name Over But Not Out basically is saying I’m over 50 but definitely NOT out of the loop in terms of fashion, lifestyle and opinions. I truly do not feel 53, and with the lack of any surgical intervention don’t think, and I’m told I don’t look it. That said I think we are all getting younger and keeping a fresh outlook on life. The gap between me and my boys seems far smaller than that gap between me and my parents when I was in my 20’s. For my 50th Birthday for example their present to me was to go to a festival, we actually ended up going to see Stevie Wonder in Hyde Park and had an absolute ball, which was helped along with a few beers!! Yes, when we’re together we know how to have a good time, what’s more they enjoy it too and don’t find it a chore. I’d never be too needy or overstep in to their space though, so I think we have a good balance.

On the other side of it I have some much older clients and friends in my job as a hairdresser and love chatting to them about all sorts of topics, they really do have a lot to offer along with life experience, and love hearing all about the weekly going’s on in my life. Being at the ‘middle’ of life’s age group really does give you a chance to enjoy, in a totally different way, either end of the age range.

So Over But Not Out means exactly that, just because I’m a certain age I’m not out, in fact I love going out, having a drink or meal, lunches, seeing friends, the list goes on……

See you all soon

Vicky 💫

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Welcome to my brand new blog. I’m not sure I know what I’m doing yet but be patient and I’m sure it won’t take long to get the hang of this blogging lark. I’m a 53 year old married Yorkshire girl, living in a small village on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales. There are a few reasons why i decided to take the plunge in to the blogging world, first I have more time in my hands these days, doing what I want to do, when I want to do it. I have two grown up sons who flew the nest a few years ago, and my dad sadly lost his 4 year battle with Dementia last July. Blogging is something that has always interested and intrigued me, do I want to invite people in to my life, but by the same rule, sometimes I feel I want to share my everyday experiences and thoughts with people. I’m no professional writer, so I shall write as I speak, sometimes funny, sometimes direct and maybe from time to time a bit cheeky! Like I say this is all new to me so your patience is appreciated and any tips for a newbie blogger from all you old hands out there will be much appreciated. Thanks bloggers, here’s to being a proud 53 Year old, bring on 2019 and all it has to offer. Vicky x

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