Fact the only thing that ever killed my chin hairs (yes, plural) was chemo. When I finished chemo, they sprouted back as if it were springtime and they had received fertilizer. Ugh!

I glanced in the mirror and began to see age spots from many summers on the ball field, tennis courts, and the DA pool. I applied my Pond’a cream, as I had watched my grandmother so many times.

I stepped on the scale and well, let’s just say it, and I don’t agree very often these days.

I jump on my stationary bike and then later eat bread like I’m magically going to lose the pounds. Lol

I’m realizing I’m the one who will need to make the changes if I want to see the changes.

The chin hair, well, that’s a case by case basis, and I’ll need to add tweezers to my car. Why is that the best mirror and a reminder when in car line?!

Yes, I know, give up the carbs or minimize. There are pricey facials to minimize age spots but that’s just it – minimize.

We know these things, but it’s so hard sometimes to make changes.

So, I will change some habits for my own health (not completely, if I’m honest), pluck the chin hair, and apply Pond’s cream. And I’ll also embrace these things as it means I’m aging – a blessing.

40 arrives in June. I’ll greet her with a high five, turn on some 90’s grunge, and be thankful. I’m not scared of her because she is me but like fine wine- aged and seasoned- she is alive.