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July 19, 2016 by: Shell

Not That Much Wiser, Just a Little

You impart wisdom on your birthday, it’s what you do.

Last year, I shared 8 Lessons Learned by 38. And those are all still true and pretty much what I’d want to share today.

Maybe I didn’t learn all that many more lessons over the past year, but instead, just lived the lessons I’d already learned, content in where I am.

Though if I take others’ suggestions, now is the time when I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to lop off all of my hair and take up running. But I love the ease of twisting my hair into a braid or bun and y’all:

lessons learned
There aren’t any real age cut offs for something or new must-do’s just because you’ve had a birthday.

Something I didn’t realize before.

That there isn’t some sort of age police who go around and tell you how your life now has to change just because you’ve reached a certain age.

Do what makes you happy, do what makes you comfortable, and do what makes you grow.

It might not fit with the stereotype of a 39 year old (or however old you happen to be), but stereotypes are foolish anyway.

39th birthday
Though, if I wanted to add one more lesson to last year’s list, so I’d have 9 lessons learned by 39, I’d say this:

I hate all the “by this age, you should…” advice, but well, I’ll make an exception for this one. 

But this age, you should only accept the best in certain things.

  • Shorts that have the best fit (because shorts can be cruel, so don’t go for the ill-fitting ones)
  • The good desserts (if you’re going to eat those calories, make sure they’re fantastic ones)
  • A fantastic moisturizer (though someone probably needs to remind me to put this on all the time)
  • A comfortable mattress (because sleep is precious and so is your back)
  • Toilet paper (life’s little luxury)
  • True friends (because life is too short)

 

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Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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