Alrighty – it’s the day before my birthday and here is it – I will be 39 on February 7. Not such a big deal right? It’s not 40 – and I can legally vote, run for Congress and buy alcohol and cigarettes. The big ‘4-Oh” means I can run for US President – big whoop. Here’s the thing – I’m having a hard time with this number.
I’m going to be vulnerable and go deep with you, folks. I’m not dealing well with this birthday. I mean sure, there’s the parties for Laurakah and the 8 days of gifts, but I think when all the hooplah is over – I’m gonna be a nightmare to live with.
Except it’s not ‘gonna be a nightmare’ – it already is – at least for my close friends who have had to put up with me daily asking every stranger I meet to guess my age. I then run to anyone who will listen to make sure they agree (anything under 34) or disagree (anything over 34). I’m making my friends crazy – but I can’t stop.
Why is it when I look in the mirror I see someone who is young? I’m full of energy and confidence. In the last couple of years, I have learned to accept certain things about myself: I am not stick thin, I do not have six pack abs and I’m never going to Medical School.
I’ve learned to look for the things I like about myself instead of obsess on the things I don’t like. I’ve learned to channel my passion into what truly makes a difference. I’ve learned that being an open personality is a good thing and not a character flaw. And I’ve learned that the things that are really important in life are not things. So why am I freaking out?
My BFF Nanette and I have always had “labels” for the milestones in life – and I guess I’m having to readjust how I want to be labeled. For instance:
“Chippie” – defined as a woman/girl who is 18 – 25 years old. These are the ‘super cute/super sweet’ girls who spend time on their looks and care about what others think of them. (I ended up with this pet name from a guy I dated in college)
“Hottie” – defined as a woman 25-35 years old (I really want this to go to 45). These are the women who are becoming more confident in themselves and care about their looks. They can still turn heads at a bar.
“CIT” (Cougar in Training) – defined as a woman 35-45 (sometimes referred to as a ‘MILF’). These women are at the top of their career, ultra smart and ultra confident. These women are stylish and are sexy because of their confidence. This was my mom growing up -- I think the guys I dated came over to see her - she was hot!
“Cougar” – defined as women 45+. Great examples of Cougars are Jane Seymour, Morgan Fairchild and Goldie Hawn. Do you really need an explanation with these examples?
So, here’s my plan: I will tough it out and follow the words of Eleanor Roosevelt and “Do Something That Scares You Every Day”. I will don my party frock (which is a hockey jersey), mingle with my fans at Laurakah and stop driving my friends crazy.
But even though I’m a CIT, I’m never gonna stop the quest to remain in the “Hottie” category for 20 more years…
p.s. Anyone who posts who tells me to lighten up or that I’m just a kid will find their remarks deleted!
4 comments:
Your still a Hottie to me!
What happened to 40 being the new 20, but smarter of course. That would mean we are still chippies, right?
Susie is going to be so upset that glitter is no longer an option. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your last year of being thirtysomething, I'll let you know how it is to be 40. Picture this....you're on a beach........:)
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