The things we do

How did THAT happen? Where did that younger, thinner, fresh-faced gal go? And how long am I going to keep lying to myself about getting back into the old jeans I’ve kept in the back of the closet? Womanhood is a magical, intense, rewarding experience — in the best of times. But aging can be a tough transition, filled with doubt and disappointment as things start to look and feel a bit different. The luckiest among us have older, wiser girlfriends and relatives to guide us through this weird and wild ride. We here at Keys Weekly are always happy to help, so we’ve compiled a list of things we wish someone would have warned us about as the years tick by.

Whiskers aren’t just for cats.

Make-up is not sweatproof. It’s ok to give it up.

A WICKED SENSE OF HUMOR & SARCASM HELPS.

A KID’S TACKLE BOX IS A GREAT PLACE TO ORGANIZE ALL YOUR PILLS.

You are smarter and have more money than you did 20 years ago, so that’s a fun bonus.

Painting your toenails gets tougher when you can’t bend as easily — and can’t see without reading glasses.

I have to travel with tweezers and a magnifying mirror, lest I want to look like Magnum PI after a two-day trip.

DRINK WATER, LOTS OF WATER.

Let people know how you feel about them.

You are going to sweat A LOT!

Oh, the reading glasses. It’s not the restaurant’s fault for low lighting. It’s your aging eyes.

You’ve never packed so many pairs of underwear for a trip in your life until you hit the age of 41.

None of us are getting out of here alive, so make the most out of everyday.

YOUR FRIENDSHIPS ARE WILDLY IMPORTANT.

Perimenopause is actually the part that sucks. Keep an eye out for signs and symptoms.

KNOW YOUR WORTH, DOUBLE IT & ADD TAX.