I really like middle age. I am looking forward to older age. I have always wanted to be grown, I hated being young. The only two parts that give me pause are I can't see as well (I have always worn glasses but now the reading part is effed up) and I don't heal as quickly. That is it - seriously, everything else is super with me. You can look forward to doing stuff just because you want to, not because of children or jobs or anything else - just because you want to do it or try it. Go camping with the dog for 5 days. Go motorcycling, go hike the Appalachian Trail, learn to make your own sausage or bacon or vegan blog or whatever. Super great I think.