英语翻译

英语翻译
'When my grandmother- was in her eighties:l asked her.what her favorite age had been,curious;if there was a stage in her life she' d-like .to revisit.She replied,Now." Her answer was surprising to me and worth thinking about.
In the first half of life,we are 'absorbed in creating homes and careers,and perhaps raising a family.Often there isn't much time or energy to seriously consider doing what we really love doing.However" as we reach the goals of that early period,many of us arrive at a stage and We find we have some time.We can make some choices about what
we will do with that gift.
Now in my early sixties.I'm beginning to see why Grandma could reply in such a way.When I turned 50 and I was still a busy,active professional,I began to take-steps to live my life in a way that would be more satisfying to me after retirement..I wanted more art and music.I joined the choir（ 唱诗班） and took up drumming.l also started learning
painting.
My first paintings looked like any ordinary kid's unschooled creations.As I worked with shapes and color,the work got more interesting,and I became better,Recently I found myself getting invited into some famous art shows.
My message is this:for anyone who is getting close to this amazing stage'of Iife.pay attention to what is in you that is longing to be expressed; Be open to experiences that m ay sugg est paths y ouhavenever considered.And find the people-who can offer both encouragement and guidance.I have to tell you 'I'm enjoying this journey and hope it will continue for years to come.