In exactly six months, it will be my 40th birthday. I don't have any big fancy plans, though it often feels like I should because there is now such an overwhelming culture of excess when it comes to celebrations – weddings, bachelorette parties, baby showers, birthdays. It's no longer just a cake and ice cream situation, it's a full out, full month, fireworks + balloon release situation, even as the reality of inflation makes paying for these types of extravagant parties out of reach for so many people.
In my forties I’ve become more than I’ve ever known. Also giving a lot less f$cks about what others think and getting to the point where I can say I am getting to really know and love myself. Seeing the changes in my body and mind has been a ride, and I’ve worked on embracing all that is me. And in doing this, I’ve made new friends who love me for ALL that I am and it feels so good.
Happy half-birthday! These photos are such a treasure and I love your outfit in the food bank pic!
I’m nearly 46 and some things are AWESOME- I’m far kinder to myself about my appearance, and I’m much more intentional with my relationships. I feel weirdly powerful, like I can change the vibe in a room for the better or truly be of help to someone who needs something - all these years of living truly add up to some knowing.
And. Perimenopause is a whollllllle thing. All that power, I guess, balanced by a body and brain I barely recognize some days to keep me humble! Cheers to having the privilege of aging 💗
In my forties I’ve become more than I’ve ever known. Also giving a lot less f$cks about what others think and getting to the point where I can say I am getting to really know and love myself. Seeing the changes in my body and mind has been a ride, and I’ve worked on embracing all that is me. And in doing this, I’ve made new friends who love me for ALL that I am and it feels so good.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing the post - it offered a great moment of reflection.
Happy Half-Birthday! I just turned 40 in February, so I'll be posted up here looking for tips.
I need all the help I can get lol!
I love the photos you included.
thank you! it's be fun to do
Happy half-birthday! These photos are such a treasure and I love your outfit in the food bank pic!
I’m nearly 46 and some things are AWESOME- I’m far kinder to myself about my appearance, and I’m much more intentional with my relationships. I feel weirdly powerful, like I can change the vibe in a room for the better or truly be of help to someone who needs something - all these years of living truly add up to some knowing.
And. Perimenopause is a whollllllle thing. All that power, I guess, balanced by a body and brain I barely recognize some days to keep me humble! Cheers to having the privilege of aging 💗