I turned 42 yesterday. I do struggle sometimes with my age. Because honestly in my mind I am the same person I was when I was 25. Of course my body likes to remind me that I am not. My hair gets more grey every year, even tho no one will ever know that because I am adamant about covering it up. (which I have an appt. today at 1 to do just that.) But there is way more joints that crack and pop in the mornings when I get out of bed.
But I think the key to being "OK" with your age is that you're happy where you are at in life once you get to that age. We will all have regrets. And I am not talking about the kind of regrets like, "Why did I eat all of that cake last night?" I have that regret more times than I like to admit. I mean life altering decisions. We ALL have them. I wish I hadn't dated that person, or married that one. I wish I hadn't went to that school. etc...
But I have come to the realization if we had not made those choices in the past, we would not be where we are here in the future. The key to those past regrets is how long did it take to move on from bad decisions and make your life right and happy. But everything from that experience made you who you are today. Its your decision what you want to make your life now from it. Make it a good one!
So another birthday was celebrated, which means another year has passed us by. Which means what is really celebrated is all the laughter, heartaches, anger, and love the year held. And I can honestly say I cant wait to see what all I will be celebrating next year!
The Boss Lady
Happy birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteI turned 51 last month - and you're right; I still feel mentally that I'm 25! (Or at least in my 30's!)
I've learned to embrace my wrinkles, grey hair, pops and creaks - things only get better with age. :) It's not the young sapling that draws attention in the forest - its the old oak tree that's withered and weathered that we stand back and admire.
I love that saying! I will have to remember it the next time I am in a conversation about age.
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