It’s not that I don’t I love the water. I do. I love putting my feet in it and listening to waves lap the shore and seeing dolphins jump and all of that. But I can’t breathe in it. It’s unnatural. The thought of it terrifies me. And yet, I decided to take a surfing lesson in California
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As we drive to the beach I put on a brave face. Don’t be THAT person I tell myself, the one who brings everybody else down, though let’s face it, I do have quite a knack for that, a gift, if you will.
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At this age, I rarely step out of the box. I don’t know how big YOUR box is but mine basically encompasses a five mile radius around my house.
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When it comes to applying for jobs, I can’t seem to stop myself— I try and try and then try again. As a midlife woman, it’s like a form of self punishment I guess. Rather than overeat (unless I’m at a bbq and there’s kettle chips or artichoke dip) or hoard years and years of newspapers and Publix coupons, I search the Indeed job site everyday and talk myself into believing I can get one.
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Here is the good news: My wish has come true. I am now middle-aged and I am totally invisible! If you happen to be a middle-aged woman, you may be too, unless you have had your face done and your boobs lifted and your tum tum cool sculpted but even so, your neck may give you away. If you’re not sure, here is a fool-proof way to test it:
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