MID-LIFE
I’ve seen two shows lately that went on and on about how mid-life is a great time for women. Oprah had a whole show on how great menopause will be . . .. Puhleeeeeeeze! I’ve had a few thoughts of my own and would like to share them with you. Whether you are pushing 40, 50, 60 (or maybe even just pushing your luck), you’ll probably relate.
Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache.
In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels in drag.
Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror and you can see your rear without turning around.
Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the only time someone will ask you to appear topless.
Mid-life is when you want to grab every firm young lovely in a tube top and scream, ‘Listen, honey, even the Roman empire fell and those will too..’
Mid-life brings wisdom to know that life throws us curves and we’re sitting on our biggest ones.
Mid-life is when you look at your know-it-all, cell phone carrying teenager and think, ‘For this I have stretch marks?’
In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we can retain is water.
Mid-life means that your Body By Jake now includes Legs By Rand McNally–more red and blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin .
Mid-life means that you become more reflective. You start pondering the ‘big’ questions. What is life? Why am I here? How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it’s no longer a healthy choice?
But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. We realize that breasts sag, hips expand, and chins double, but our loved ones make the journey worthwhile. Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love we’ve acquired. That’s my philosophy and I’m sticking to it!
I loved that body way back then 🙁
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Well…I never had a lovely body…not even back then…I’ve always been kind of fat and lumpy…( fatter and lumpier now lol ).However I still managed to marry a wonderful guy…had two gorgeous kids…( men now and not that gorgeous)
.worked in jobs that I loved.. (.still do ) …travelled extensivelly…speak 3 languages
Have lots of people who love me…and whom I love….and been very happy…Happier really as I get older…
Great Blog Foreveryoung…It made me think …and appreciate what I have…A fat and lumpy body that works!! lol…lol
Brilliant forever…loved it!! well done 🙂
Had me crying with laughter Forever,,,,hahha……..ah hum…time for a little maintenance here I think..haha…but remember girls…..true beauty shines from the inside!!!!
XXXX M
Great piece..you might want to add “If I’m enjoying mid life it means that I made it so far …that is the great achievement these days”.
Glad you all liked it. That certainly is the great achievement these days tropical. The main reason I liked that body way back then, is that it had no aches and pains (lol) 🙂
Answer to your last.Plain and simple YES.
I enjoyed reading your blog, forever. I am a former “regular” in SeniorChat, but have not been here for a long time. I have started reading the blogs.. You have a very positive outlook and a good sense of humor. Thanks.