Some people may dismiss the idea that age is just a number, but WPC Carla Alfonso is living proof that the saying is true.
At 50, Alfonso is embracing new experiences, living life to the fullest, and looking good while doing it.
“I’m 50 and fabulous and I look damn good for my age,” she told WMN.
Alfonso started celebrating her 50th birthday on November 7 and continued for the rest of the month.
She said on that day she went to work in a lovely dress with her hair done and thought, “This is how 50 is supposed to look!”
That evening she has a simple lime with her family which included cake, ice cream and wine. Later that week, her daughter, Lara Alfonso, took her to brunch and gave her a gift basket. A few days later, she took herself on a week-long cruise to Mexico where she spent time with her son Charlton Alfonso who is a musician on the ship.
She said it was her first cruise and she ate, drank, danced, shopped, participated in activities and took in the entertainment to her heart’s content. She met people from all walks of life and filled that week with new experiences, including a silent party where everyone wore headphones to listen to the music.
“I don’t know about anybody else but I was happy to turn 50. You have to be proud because not everyone reaches 50 and some who do, have a lot of health issues. I have to thank God for good health and for protecting me in general.”
[caption id="attachment_1048271" align="alignnone" width="1024"] WPC Carla Alfonso says she usually paints, mostly silhouettes and abstract art, on weekends. - ROGER JACOB[/caption]
Alfonso said she got her confidence and determination from her parents – Marilyn Alfonso who was a dancer with the Julia Edwards Dance Company, and former national security minister retired brigadier general Carl Alfonso.
Her advice to anyone getting “up in age” is to try their best to keep fit, keep a healthy diet, try not to stress and keep their faith in God.
Alfonso also started painting this year.
She told WMN she did art as a subject when she attended Providence Girls’ Catholic School but never pursued it. But every few years she would buy a sketchbook and draw. A few months ago she bought a painting from an artist friend, Wayne Small, and told him, “This is lovely but I could do this.”
He challenged her to replicate his work.
She told WMN she did art as a subject when she attended Providence Girls’ Catholic School but never pursued it. But every few years she would buy a sketchbook and draw. A few months ago she bought a painting from an artist friend, Wayne Small, and told him, “This is lovely but I could do this.”
He challenged her to replicate his work.
She bought a canvas, some paint and brushes, and did it.
“He was like, ‘But you could paint! You should continue it. Keep it up.’ I told him I didn’t really have the time but he disagreed. He said if I found the time to do this one, I could find the time to continue. And you know what? I found the time.”
She usually paints, mostly silhouettes and abstract art, on wee
