I'm done buying things that are supposed to make me look younger. Just start to google "age defying" and it will suggest the following products – makeup, creams, toothpaste, fitness, foods, secrets, bras and lotions. And that's just a start. I'm sorry. . .an age-defying bra is nothing short of a device of torture and I'm done with that.
Speaking of bras, I'm done with underwear that is uncomfortable. Yes, that probably means that I'll have to wear bloomers from the granny side of the lingerie department, but there is nothing worse that wearing something that promises to make you feel "sexy" and spending the next 14 hours tugging and picking at your ass. It doesn't make me feel sexy. It makes me feel annoyed! Done with that.
In the second half of my life I no longer have any use for doing things just because someone else wants me to. Of course I realize that being in relationship with other people means that I willingly give up my personal desires on occasion so that other's needs might be met. What I no longer have time for is trying to please people who's opinions don't really matter to me anyway. Done with that.
I no longer have time in this life for double speak or for pussyfooting around. I don't play games with people's emotions and I have no respect or time for people who do. I refuse to deal with mixed messages and other unclear communication. I will surround myself with people who tell me the truth. And I will speak truth. Done with all that other stuff.
Finally, I am done with pretending. I am a smart, strong, creative woman. Sure, I may need a few age-defying products. I might have curves in places that some might not find beautiful. But to pretend to be anything other than just who I am in my 45th year would be dishonest.
And I'm done with that too.
3 comments:
I loved this whole post.
Laughed about the underwear.
I've been wearing granny panties for 30 years. All cotton.
Before my surgery in November I decided to get all edgy and daring and tie dyed a whole package of brand new white ones. Thought it would raise my spirits as I recuperated. I was right.
Happy Birthday!!
Mental
Oh, I will so have to remember to do the list thing at my 45th also. I could relate to so much of your list, I think I incorporate most of it now. Only 4 years to go to work on my list.
Ya know, I have know others that have made similar declaration but it was as they neared their 50th birthday. I guess this just proves that you are an overachiever.
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