I know what you mean about expectations about life. I've been pretty content with mine despite wanting more excitement---yeah, I wish I could work and have more money, but unless something changes that's probably not in the cards. I'm almost 60 and realize that I'm really lucky in being able to live within my means thanks to living with m;y son and his husband, who both love me and are good to me. They also take me along with them on their travels, despite the fact that they have to subsidize me pretty heavily since I can't afford these trips on my own. We're going on another cruise (my 4th) in September and to Thailand next spring. Come to think of it, that's pretty exciting all by itself. I just wish I were more exciting...I feel so old sometimes, old and tired. I have physical disabilities too that keep me from doing much in the way of activity. I don't even exercise, it hurts too much. Except for water activities, which are hard to get to when I don't have my own car and the buses don't run out my way. I live in the hills outside town and can't go for a walk either, even if I were so inclined. But I've strayed from the topic, which is being grateful for what I have, which is more than a lot of people have. I would be homeless if it weren't for my family. I can't afford to live on my own...$1303 a month doesn't go very far. Besides, I wouldn't want to live alone because sometimes I need a caregiver. Fortunately, it hasn't been necessary in recent years, I've done really well but every now and again I get that wild hair and do something stupid like try to cut back on my meds. I'm back on my prescribed doses but still feel a little hypo. I'm sleeping pretty well though so things should go back to normal.