I think that mirrors manufactured after the 20th century have a design flaw.

I think that mirrors manufactured after the 20th century have a design flaw.

Prior to that time, I would look in a mirror and see my reflection.

I mean, "duh!"

What else would you expect?

What else indeed!

I'll tell you what else: post-20th century mirrors, like the one over my bathroom sink, show an image that always catches me off guard.

It's me, but not.

In my mind, I still look the same as I did at 30...hell, at 40! Smooth skin, eyes that light up when I smile, rosy cheeks, thick healthy hair.

Now, I'm not saying I was a beauty (that was you! LMAO). I'm saying that it was me. The me that I had seen all of my adult life.
Somehow, after perimenopause set in, the reflection morphed into someone else.

If that has never happened to you, I am honestly very happy for you. But I suspect there are a lot of you who know EXACTLY what I am talking about!

This new woman in the mirror bears a striking resemblance to my mother! Or even my grandmother!

Granted, they were beautiful women in their own right, but they are NOT me.

So, after shopping incessantly for a new mirror and not having any luck, I decided I would have to learn to live with the new reflection.

The new me.

And you know what?

Maybe that is a good thing.

That young version of me didn't have my wise eyes.

She didn't have the crinkles at the corners of her eyes showing years of laughter.

She didn't have that mischievous grin.

She would have been too afraid to show that grin off. But not this reflection!

This reflection not only shows off that grin...she celebrates it.

So no, we may not look the same.

But I wouldn't go back to that old reflection if I could.

I have learned to love the woman in that mirror.

And maybe...

Maybe the mirror wasn't broken after all.

Maybe it was finally showing me the woman I fought so hard to become.

And if you haven't told your own reflection what a hot bitch she is by now, it is time you get to it!

Embrace the changes.

Love the new person you have grown into.

And I would LOVE to see those beautiful smiling faces!

Share a photo below and show off that gorgeous mug of yours!

XOXO,

The Gnarly Crone