When I turned 30 my body changed (I thought: is THIS why people pick out 30 as the year to fear as a woman?) and it is still taking me time (approaching 32) to realise and accept that this is the new version of me that is no less healthy or strong or able than before - just different. Gosh, the changing room scene was so spot on (something I also do with internet shopping - the feeling of having to return it ALL in the post despite having purposefully picked a full range is, well, confronting).
Thanks for reading! That's kind of exactly what I'm experiencing now, and learning to be okay with that this is what healthy looks like for me, and I shouldn't want to look 21 anymore!
Thanks for your open-minded embrace of what's been my hometown for 40 years! You're right: for me (semi-retired 73 year old international and corporate lawyer, cycling and Boundary Waters lover) it's been the perfect mix of sophisticated urban life and skating on M'haha Creek two blocks away with the grandkids. Keep up your good work!
When I turned 30 my body changed (I thought: is THIS why people pick out 30 as the year to fear as a woman?) and it is still taking me time (approaching 32) to realise and accept that this is the new version of me that is no less healthy or strong or able than before - just different. Gosh, the changing room scene was so spot on (something I also do with internet shopping - the feeling of having to return it ALL in the post despite having purposefully picked a full range is, well, confronting).
Thanks for reading! That's kind of exactly what I'm experiencing now, and learning to be okay with that this is what healthy looks like for me, and I shouldn't want to look 21 anymore!
Ah, that certain slant of light :)
I love Minneapolis too.
it's a really nice city!
Great writing Maddy - the upper MW is awesome so much to explore with lakes and forests everywhere
thanks dad!
Thanks for your open-minded embrace of what's been my hometown for 40 years! You're right: for me (semi-retired 73 year old international and corporate lawyer, cycling and Boundary Waters lover) it's been the perfect mix of sophisticated urban life and skating on M'haha Creek two blocks away with the grandkids. Keep up your good work!
Thanks so much Ralph! It really is a great place!
Next time you are in the "cities," try a Miel by Makwa coffee in Roseville. You'll leave the chai tea latte behind!