"There's always tomorrow."
Ivy Inwood's mother taught her that ... and it's advice that's carried her through her long life.
Yesterday the Wanganui woman celebrated her 100th birthday with cake, flowers and a visit from relatives.
But the celebrations will really kick off on Saturday with friends and family gathering for a party for the Jane Winstone Retirement Village resident.
Mrs Inwood (nee West) was "born in the bush" - as she describes it - near Ruatiti, the sixth of 15 children.