Jenna

I know this has nothing to do with getting older, but I have seen this makeup on toooo many women.  Stop it ladies and keep it natural for your daily look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GllzcaPXTeA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

If you haven't seen Jenna, she is a hoot.  So much like the 'me' most people do not see.  I will apologize now if you are offended by foul language, but she is fucking funny.   I have seen this makeup on sooo many women.  Even myself on some days.   Enjoy and look for Jenna on YouTube.

Ouuuuuuch

The past 7 days of my 365 to 50 have been crazy.  You would think that I was on my period, except for the fact that I haven't had one in over 2 yrs.  And yes ladies, it IS WoNdErFuL.  But there are the bad that go with the good...  Clumsy clumsy clumsy!   Good news...

"Clumsy is not all in your head, science says, and researchers are studying why it happens to certain people.". The Today Show

So there was a gas leak in my home on Monday.  The smell was so strong when I returned home from work, that my main concern was to make sure my 10 lbs, 4 legged child was still alive.   I opened the windows on my way to my girl, but my immediate reaction was since the air conditioning was on and there was no explosion, that I could 'flip a switch'.  I know, I know, my father was a fireman, fire chief and fire investigator.  I knew you shouldn't turn anything on.  But I started a fan before leaving the house.  "Thank you for looking out for me."

Several trips and falls and blunders during the week.  Cutting the corner too close from my bedroom, past the square pillar at the bottom of the stairs to the great room.  That left a bruise.   Just plain weird things that happened.  

Friday I had only a beer out with the girls and after receiving my a half pint. (yes, you can order a 'half-pint' at most any pub.)  I took one drink and sat it down halfway on my appetizer plate and half off.  In slow motion, the beer landed in my lap.  Soaking my jeans and panties.  I shrugged it off cause , stuff happens.  

Then the Cue de gra.....   I get up early on Sunday excited that there will be Sun.  Tatorhead will not let me sleep in, so I get up to take her out.  It is a somewhat chilly morn.  (Anything under 70 is freakin cold to me).   Sweatpants are needed.  Jumping into the sweats on my way to the kitchen, my pinkie toe doesn't quite make it in, and catches on the wasteband.  I feel my bodyweight going over with no way of stopping.  I land with a thud evenly on the side of my thigh and then my shoulder.  Lying there my first thought is.....THIS IS HOW YOU BREAK A HIP.     "Thank you for looking out for me"

Note to self, sit down when putting on your pants.

Mirror, Mirror...

     As we age, our eyesight gets worse.  It is inevitable.  So we wait until we can no longer read the itsy bitsy fine print on our mascara or makeup bottles.  Readers help with this, but you cannot put on eye makeup with readers on.  

     The number one item you should invest in, is the evil-yet-fascinating magnifying mirror.   Preferably you will want to purchase one with at least 8X to 10X magnification and a light.  Conair makes one for around $60.  I also found a $10 handheld model that is made by Goody to take on vacation.  At least you can make sure that your makeup is where it should be and blended in before leaving home.  Between us, it more importantly helps to see those nasty dark chin hairs that you are blessed with when menopause rears its ugly head.

"I have so many chin whiskers I look like carnie folk" - Jules, Cougar Town.

    

Aging gracefully.

Heck no.  I'm going to do it kicking and screaming.  Don't get me wrong, I am ok with growing older. Especially with the genes I have been blessed with.  It is just that I still feel young inside and there is so much that I still want to do with this girl. I will need to be physically fit for these adventures and it doesn't hurt if you look good too. 

Speaking of looking good...  When it comes to makeup, I love to experiment with different looks.  Pinterest has been the greatest source of make-up techniques.  There are posts on contouring and hiding those "sun" spots.  No, they are NOT "age" spots!  I am certain that I have tried every reasonably priced anti-aging product and a lot of the more expensive ones.  I can honestly say that there are some GREAT products out there.  But my skin is sensitive and the ones that work on most woman's skin, leave mine peeling like an onion.  Yes, I understand that you are shedding the old skin and starting anew, but its' the peeling that I cannot deal with.

In the coming days, I will post the easiest no-nonsense makeup techniques, testing serums, peels, lotions and eye creams for woman over 40. 

 

Be Kind and Be Beautiful

Old enough to know better?

"Old enough to know better, but still too young to care."

A long ride to the Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid Ohio was how I spent most of my birthday Sunday.  With 2 detours along the way that took us onto gravel roads.  My first real "ride" on gravel was very unnerving, but now I know how it feels and I have a good idea how my bike handles it.  Seeing a deer early in the a.m. was so cool.   I love nature and being on the bike, I feel closer to it.  On the ride home, we hit another road that just suddenly turned to gravel.  No warning  signs. Note to self:  pen a letter to ODOT, we need more signs just for us motorcycles.

I am looking around for deer, I look ahead and the lead was stopping and waving for me to slow down.  Remembering the warning I was given to not apply the front brake, I hit the rear brake, and heard this squealing.  Is that me?  Yes.   Am I skidding?  Yes.   I am thankful for my dirt bike riding when I was young, because as I was told, it was a "controlled" skid.  Phew.

By the time I returned home, I was beat, but I had to get ready for dinner.  A delicious dinner at Eddie Merlot with my favorite guy was a wonderful way to end the day.

Day #1 was not what I was expecting.  I noticed my tire was flat when leaving for work this morning.  A call to AAA and he showed up in 20 min.   This is why I continue my membership even though I have a new car.  He found a hole and was able to plug it safely.  So the up side was that I did not have to purchase another tire.  On my way to work and only an hour late.  "This may not be so bad"
Getting out of my car at work, the top comes off my coffee cup and splashes coffee all over the front of me.  Silk skirt and dry clean only top.  Being the health conscience person I am, I had coconut oil in the coffee.  Emphasis on "OIL".  Water made the spots on the top worse.  So I put on my sweater that I keep at the office and decided to finish the day. 
A 2 mile run/walk when I got home and a walk with my little girl, helped to clear my head.
Tomorrow is another day and another attempt at Windows 8.

49 years and counting

July 21, 2013 - Happy Birthday to me.  

My Feelings on this birthday and the "Big One" that follows will be the purpose of this blog.  The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful on my journey to 50.  Thank you Miss Blue for the photo inspiration.   It makes me giggle like a little girl.  What a great way to start, dont you think?

This weekend begins my journey of "ME".  Being who I am and doing what I want, with no outside influences.  Allowing myself to let go and let anyone and everyone see "me".  Embracing that beautiful soul that was stifled and guarded and most importantly letting go of the "control" issues that plague my life. (well, my friends think I am a control freak.)   Let it begin.....