What about you? What do you really want? This is not as easy of a question as it appears. Ask your self some questions and record your answers in your journal. Visit it often and see what presents itself to you.

Here are some questions to consider.

1. Name 3-5 things you have accomplished in your life. These are things you are most proud of. What are they?

2. Name your strengths. What are at least 5 positive qualities that you have? Any special talents or particular areas you are strong in?

3. What are things that get you up every morning? What are you passions? What makes your toes tingle and your soul quicken?

4.What is important in your life? If you were at end of your life, what would you need to have accomplished so that you have no regrets about anything.

5.With above questions answered, action do you need to take so that second half of your life is truly extraordinary?

Answering these questions will help you find your passions, priorities and your life’s purpose. It’s time to start living it.

©2005, OlderWiserWomen, LLC. Barbara C. Phillips, Nurse Practitioner and founder of OlderWiserWomen(tm) inspires women to embrace the freedom, magic and wisdom of Successful Aging. Visit www.OlderWiserWomen.com for your copy of "Celebrating You: 50 Tips for Vibrant Living".

6. For parents, know that there are millions of predators out there, so put right safeguards in effect to protect your family. There are online safety tips that must be followed for children, not just yourself.

7. It's easy to build relationships via Chat and Net. The attraction to online dating is how easy it is to fill out a profile and suddenly have a list of "Top 10" matches. If you're too needy, you think how close you are to long walks on beach and even experiencing a falling star together! And for every one of stories that you hear about meeting and dating perfect man, there are stories of relationships that end traumatically when a date's wife answers phone. Don't let a true life online dating experience that started in a Chat Room, end with yourself in counseling, a total wreck.

8. We live in an age of instant communication with mobile phones, sms, internet relay Chat, instant messaging, ICQ. You surf Web and up pops a message from a potential lover. The nice thing about Internet dating is that you can do it at your own pace without taking time away from work. But don't let that rush you into anything. There are unfortunately a lot of opportunities for unsavory members of our society.

9. Many more millions are entering online dating unarmed and this is why reported number of dangers is increasing. Many stories of unsavory online dating liaisons are taking place. Imagine horrible dates and unpleasant experiences that are not being reported, because people are either too embarrassed or afraid to share their online dating experiences with anyone.

10. Don't ever be duped by an online dating suitor. There are tales of deceit and heartbreak, don't be one of them.