Winning!

During my almost daily conversation with a bff, our age, related nasties and sfbs (sweet fringe benefits, if you haven't been around here long) come up regularly.  One day last week, we were chatting about her son's upcoming wedding.  I say that word even under my breath and it makes me a little panicked.  Weddings imply looking your best, and maybe even better than your best.  The mother of the bride is a decade plus her junior.  You know, you get it right?  I was always very conscious about differences in age between mothers of children the same age.  My mother was 40 when I was born.  She was always well presented.  Beautifully actually.  I loved her classic style-wool trousers, cashmere sweaters, chiffon dresses, her jewelry.  She was lovely.  But she never wore the fashion or hair styles of the younger mothers.  And that never bothered me.  But I noticed.

I suppose the same is true now.  We notice those who are in similar circumstances to us with similar-aged children, yet younger or older in age as parents.  Again, my bff and I were chuckling.  Brainstorming all that could be done prior to wedding day: some dramatic, some not. In the end, I told her she was winning.  Winning the race. The aging race. Being 10+ years older, we are ahead!  We laughed at that pretty hard too.

So here I sit, red-faced from a micro-needling treatment.  Thankful there are masks to be worn so I don't scare anyone when I have to run to the grocery store tomorrow.  I do think we need to take care of ourselves, our health, our aesthetic.  I don't think we need to be dramatic, unless you want to.  You do you.  I'll do me.  Me?  I love my Dysport in my forehead.  This, my friends, was a game changer.  Microneedling?  Well, the jury is still out on that one.  I love keeping up on current fashion trends while still respecting my age.  And, I am not embracing my gray hair.  That is definitely a long way off.  If you have?  Good for you.  Again, you do you.  I'll do me.  What are your thoughts, your favorite anti-aging self-care?

Today's sfb is availability and normalcy.  I'm so glad I'm 56 in 2021 and not even 1991.  Seems like everyone is so much more tolerant and accepting of these age-battling treatments.  I think there used to be some shame or embarrassment surrounding aging.  When I first had Botox injected, I hid it from everyone but my sister.  I felt like telling my husband, which I did, was a HUGE confession.  He looked at me, kind of with a weird look, and said "okay?"  Like, and, is that a problem?  He's a good guy.  No shame.  No embarrassment.  And remember, I'm winning the aging race over the 30 and 40 somethings.

Outfit of the Day:  Well, I'm not wearing it today. Duh. My daughter shot several outfits for me since she's leaving town and I'm not camera presentable for a few days.  Have you seen the new Free Assembly clothing brand at Walmart?  Jacket and blouse are from that line.  Jeans are Wit and Wisdom skinny jean.  These are so comfortable. Everything is stretchy, including the waistband. 

Happy Weekend!

Nanette