I love water sports! Since I didn’t learn to swim until I was 30, I try to make up for lost time by being in or around the water as often as I can. A few years ago I learned to water ski and jet ski in the Mediterranean Sea. Trust me, neither was an easy task to master! After consuming half of the Mediterranean Sea while falling, I got hooked on these water sports; therefore, I am always looking for a place close to home to test my skills. Last weekend I was invited to the perfect place to do this, Arizona, and I’m happy to report that I still have it! Having said that, I made the mistake of telling my parents about this trip and you wouldn’t know… they tried in every possible way to persuade me to change my plans. “Why?”, you may ask. They think that it is not safe and that someone my age should not participate in such activities. Women my age… what does that mean? Is there a due date on certain activities? Is there a rule book that lists all the “do’s” and “don’ts” after 50 that I don’t know about? Well, being the stubborn and rebellious daughter that I am, I did it anyway. But I made sure to call them later to reassure them.

This situation with my parents inspired me to further explore the concept of being over 50. We all know that underneath the label of mother, wife, entrepreneur, sister or daughter lies a dynamic woman with passion and power who can fulfill her potential in life, fulfill all her dreams and make a difference. An empowered woman not only improves her life, but also the lives of her children, her family and her community. It’s time to bring to light the most important label of all… WOMAN! I plan to accomplish this by working on a fun project that will inspire other women over 50 to come and share their stories. A project that will make a difference in the lives of women at risk. I am celebrating fabulous and divine women who are 50+ and truly living and loving life, in the hope that it will encourage other women to do the same. I constantly meet inspiring and empowering women who are pushing boundaries and salute them. Sometimes all it takes is listening to someone else’s experience to motivate us to kick-start our own lives.

Passion? longed for? Let’s keep showing others how satisfying life is when you embody these powerful words! Who knows? Maybe her story will ignite someone else’s passions and inspire her to live the life she’s always dreamed of.