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AARP Member Benefits aging isn’t all that bad

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60 is definitely not as good looking as 20, but it has it's advantages.

60 is definitely not as good looking as 20, but it has it’s advantages.

  1. I thought it would be easy.
  2. I thought it would actually be FUN in an “I’m cool, and I don’t look my age kind of way.”
  3. I thought it would be FREEING

I was wrong. The birthday that I was actually looking forward to celebrating  to prove that I was still young at heart hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn’t ready to turn the corner and feel different about myself.

I never saw it coming

It took me a few months to get over that hump of feeling like I was nearing the end of life as I knew it, and onto the celebration of a new chapter. Thankfully, there are some things that I had to look forward to.

1. Celebrating with  my immediate family:

A quiet diner out with Ben and Mr. S and being showered with gifts to make me forget was JUST what I needed (even if Mr. S complained about the restaurant that Ben picked).

2. Heading to Boston for the AARP Life@50+ event:

Boston is MY CITY. It’s home base, since I grew up in nearby Providence, RI. I’m hoping to see so many friends at this event since it’s only $25 for members and $35 for non-AARP. What a BARGAIN to hear the likes of Jay Leno and Whoopi Goldberg speak. Oh, and I just found out that Mike Eruzione will be there, so I’m hoping that I get to talk family with him (friend of the family, although I’ve never met him).

3. Not feeling obligated to do:

ANYTHING. I no longer feel like I HAVE to do things (besides feeding the family and paying the bills), and can say NO without that tinge of guilt.

4. Scoring some great deals:

Never one to be embarrassed I’m PSYCHED to be able to get discounts on some of my FAVORITE things to do like:

  • Dine out: Restaurant gift certificates through AARP Member Advantage are 10% LESS!
  • Travel: When I book through the AARP Member Advantage site, I can score an extra $525 off on my vacation package…yes, that’s on top of the “discount” that I found…and it’s through EXPEDIA!
  • Entertainment: From Cirque du Soleil to Linkin’ Park, AARP Members can score HUGE discounts on 4-packs of tickets. Whoo hoo…a  night out with friends.
  • And MORE

5. Champagne Living:

Now more than ever, I KNOW that this is how I’m supposed to live my life…doing what I love, checking things off of the bucket list, and appreciating all of my friends and family.

A big thanks to AARP Member Advantages for bringing me to Boston for Life@50+ later this month. Mr. S & I are paid members of AARP (best $16 I’ll spend ALL year), and we USE our memberships often. All opinions are strictly my own.

 

 


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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