Rollin' Into a New Decade

I’m approaching a pretty big milestone next month – the big 4-0. Most people would lament the visible and palpable onset of middle age, but I am embracing it with open arms. I am thrilled to enter this new chapter in my life. I feel proud of what I’ve accomplished so far and incredibly grateful for the wonderful relationships I have made and maintained. 

By way of struggling with chronic pain and losing control of my life by having children, I am learning to drop the guilt and trust my gut. After living through a pandemic, not much surprises me any more.  I am healing, learning and evolving as I should. Luckily, I am wired for optimism, but I’ve also learned that adjusting both expectations and perspective can save a lot of heartache. 

To commemorate the past decade of personal growth and self acceptance, I  got a tattoo of my zodiac symbol behind my left ear as a reminder to be true to my Sagittarius self. I can be fiery, creative, independent, adventurous, compassionate and loyal. Rather than apologize or try to override for these traits, I am embracing them.

 This picture was me on New Year’s Eve at 30. I was definitely more fun and was probably still awake at midnight. But at 40, I can say I am definitely wiser and more grounded.  Still there isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t utter the phrase “Adulting is hard!” And I’ll for sure be in bed this NYE by 10 pm.