1967 + four {decades} and a few more years, and something is happening. And it’s so one-sided, it’s totally unfair. On the inside, aside from a few odd twinges here and there, I FEEL the same. Relatively the same as when I was 28, or 34, or 37, and well, even 42.
Ageless.
From the inside I feel ageless.
But, lord have mercy, from the outside it’s a different story. Age is beginning to rear her not so pretty, wrinkle-free face. Admittedly, she’s been fairly kind up until now, but she will not be ignored any longer. And quite honestly, I’m not so fond of her. Not one single, tiny little bit.
Oh, I’ve noticed her, from a distance, but I ignored her. She’s not going to be ignored any longer. And she’s beginning to fight dirty, leaving marks behind, as if she’s sticking her tongue out, saying, “Neener, neener, can’t ignore me forever.”
Please note, I do NOT consider myself a vain person. I willingly go to the market with no make-up, wearing sweats and a baseball cap and am perfectly comfortable – even if I were to run into someone I knew. But, add a few “sun” spots on my jaw-line, a few weird wrinkles on my lower cheek, and Dumbo-like flaps of skin on my eye-lids, and I am flailing about aimlessly screaming “UNCLE!!”
I believe the universe finds a way to show you what you need when you need it. Today I saw a posting on Facebook, inviting me to “like” a local skin care company, if you do, you’re entered to win a fancy, in-depth facial treatment.
What have I got to lose? I checked “like” and took it a step further. I logged onto the company web site – and reviewed the various services offered. I also scheduled a consultation for a “skin evaluation.”
I am not making any promises on what I will do or what I won’t do, but at this point, I am open to ideas.
Stay tuned, peeps. I’ll let you know what is recommended after the “evaluation.”
{When I write, I listen to “Coffee House” via the television, this song came one while working on this piece. I told you. The universe shows you what you need when you need it. Song: Diamonds on the Inside, by Ben Harper. Wonder what it means?}
Remember when I said I wasn’t vain? Notice the sign behind me??
My sentiments exactly, KT. I wish Mother Time would move on along to someone else, but alas, she never forgets me!
RR…you know what I wanted to call her. Trying to keep AAL, PG rated!
The sign behind you is AWESOME! Love those kind of shots! By the way, God has a trick for husbands as their wives get older… my eye sight has finally gotten a little blurry and my wife looks just as young as when I married her through these eyes that have a “soft” filter!
Spoken like a true photographer!!!
Love it Timm!!
I know exactly what you’re sayin’ girl….but you look fabulous and 40!!
aw, Nancy, you are sweet.
just trying to keep some of the “fabulous” from becoming funky!
I don’t take credit for this sentiment. It was in a book called When did I stop being Barbie and become Mrs. Potato Head, I can’t remember the author. The sentiment: The author viewed her aging face as memories. The memory of a day at the beach with her kids, and other memories. It is a choice I choose to make too. You are beautiful lady!
Diane…I’m just looking into “options” at this point.
My problem is my own fault after too many years of sun abuse.
In my book it was all about how tan you could get!
Well, seems I am paying the price now!
See if they have a two-for-one special and I’ll fly up straight away! As I am quickly approaching four decades and 7 years, I too am wishing Mother Time would get in the carpool lane and whiz past me, but alas this is not to be. I love what Diane said above, I just assume the memories be in my head and not on my face:)
Ha! Yep me too WB. Don’t want any more “facial” memories!!
You look beautiful! And it is how we feel about ourselves that’s important. I fell like 20 with a twist these days, and I love the twist. Still a lot to learn, but getting older has it compensations.
Linnea,
I love your “twist” approach!
{I may have to use that one!!}
Hugs,
KT
Ditto to all the great comments above. You are beautiful though, and by the way, let me in on these “options” as I am clearly in the market! ha! A girl only needs so many facial memories! ha!
I’m with ya, LG. Got plenty of facial memories!!
And of course, will share all that I learn!