Age & Other Life Ponders

Birthdays (after 21) have never been a highlight for me. Particularly during the year of three -0h (I still can't say it). A friend who tried to console me offered these words of advice, "Life gets better after three-0h". I don't think she remembers telling me that, but I have clung to those words with hope, like the cellulite that clings to my... well, everything.

This year, I have discovered she is right. My perspective is changing, my priorities are shifting, and my purpose is being discovered.

Everyday I look in the mirror with disdain. The creases around my mouth and eyes are getting deeper - probably because I smile a lot. My blossom bottom hasn't stopped blossoming since I was 16 - probably because I like chocolate a lot (and beer, and wine, and chips with dip, don't forget the dip, and Thai food... Shall I go on?). Forever the optimist, I have decided to accept what I have and where I am. Because my friends - I will never be this young again.

I will wake up in the morning and massage cream into my face, look lovingly at my thighs, and be gentle with my heart. My self-talk will be kind, I will do at least one thing a day that makes me happy in my heart, and I will demonstrate my love to my family & friends.

Talking to my grampie today he told me, 'you will always be 16 to me'. And I guess, in my own mind I WILL always be 16 (or 8, depending on the day).

I am still young - and life keeps getting better :)