Aging Gracefully

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.
Audrey Hepburn 

Last night, I had dinner and drinks with an old friend. Well, we're not old, but we're not ..never mind, let me get back to what I was saying. As we sat there discussing relationships, feelings, and life in general a group of young ladies (21 at best) walked by. Barely dressed though it was thirty degrees out. Shirts unbuttoned down to there...Big hair, heavy make-up, little waists, heels higher than their IQs.... Of course, Megan and I laughed but then I had an epiphany. To be to where I am today, I was once where they are now. To have the confidence that I have today, I was once insecure. I am who I am for all the dumb mistakes I've made. The bad decisions that seemed to make all the sense in the world at the time. Hindsight is 20/20 indeed. 

So young ladies, wear those heels that you can barely walk in! (you looked ridiculous last night, btw) Show off your breasts while people still want to see them! (why are there buttons on a shirt anyway!) Paint on those jeans that are so tight a fart will bust the seam! (no one cares about your black thong)  Make your bad choices, make lots of them. Just take the lesson it teaches with you into your older years....