38 Years Old...
It doesn't seem that old. I remember when I was a kid and 38 seemed ancient. Now, not so much.
A couple of things did change for me over the last year. I found myself rummaging through my closet and tossing at least 50% of my clothes. Suddenly, the short camo skirt and faded skinny jeans no longer seemed appropriate for a woman turning 38. The bubblegum lipstick color and handmade ankle hemp cords were sent packing too. I also sat my man down and made him pinky promise that if I ever became *that* woman, he'd barricade the door and not let me out in public. You all know *that* woman. She's the woman in her late 30's or 40's that didn't get the memo on how short shorts and high heeled thong shoes are very not cool past the age of 25. You even get a 10 year grace period but if that crap isn't banished from your closet by 35, people WILL laugh at you behind your back. Now, I'm adjusting to my wardrobe of jeans or cargo's, t-shirts, hoodies and flip flops. Stylin...but not skanky. Well done.
The next thing I gave up was any sort of innocent flirting with younger men. Not that I have ever been a good flirt to begin with ( I ooze awkwardness and wouldn't know if I was being hit on if it smacked me upside the head) What was once cute and innocent now screams COUGAR. I hate that word. I really really hate that word. Whats worse? Cougar or MILF? I have a theory on those names but I'll save that for another day
I've surprised myself in how well I'm adjusting to this whole aging process. It doesn't scare me, in fact I find the whole thing amusing. You can't stop it, you can't turn back the time so you better acccept it. Go one step further and embrace it. Aging is beautiful. My body and my face tell so many stories. I have 38 years of life experience and I already have alot to say. At 38 I'm confident, I'm no longer concerned with the little things and I see the big picture much more clearly.
What more can you ask for?
Honestly, I like these changes. I like not being afraid to be assertive or take chances. I like making my own rules and not trying to please everyone. I like feeling comfortable in my skin
It was a good birthday
Thanks for the well wishes everyone
A couple of things did change for me over the last year. I found myself rummaging through my closet and tossing at least 50% of my clothes. Suddenly, the short camo skirt and faded skinny jeans no longer seemed appropriate for a woman turning 38. The bubblegum lipstick color and handmade ankle hemp cords were sent packing too. I also sat my man down and made him pinky promise that if I ever became *that* woman, he'd barricade the door and not let me out in public. You all know *that* woman. She's the woman in her late 30's or 40's that didn't get the memo on how short shorts and high heeled thong shoes are very not cool past the age of 25. You even get a 10 year grace period but if that crap isn't banished from your closet by 35, people WILL laugh at you behind your back. Now, I'm adjusting to my wardrobe of jeans or cargo's, t-shirts, hoodies and flip flops. Stylin...but not skanky. Well done.
The next thing I gave up was any sort of innocent flirting with younger men. Not that I have ever been a good flirt to begin with ( I ooze awkwardness and wouldn't know if I was being hit on if it smacked me upside the head) What was once cute and innocent now screams COUGAR. I hate that word. I really really hate that word. Whats worse? Cougar or MILF? I have a theory on those names but I'll save that for another day
I've surprised myself in how well I'm adjusting to this whole aging process. It doesn't scare me, in fact I find the whole thing amusing. You can't stop it, you can't turn back the time so you better acccept it. Go one step further and embrace it. Aging is beautiful. My body and my face tell so many stories. I have 38 years of life experience and I already have alot to say. At 38 I'm confident, I'm no longer concerned with the little things and I see the big picture much more clearly.
What more can you ask for?
Honestly, I like these changes. I like not being afraid to be assertive or take chances. I like making my own rules and not trying to please everyone. I like feeling comfortable in my skin
It was a good birthday
Thanks for the well wishes everyone
posted by Sandi at 9:42 AM
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4 months babycakes. time to update.
Oct 11! you'll be 39 by the time you update again!
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