I know that my doctor says I should wear low heel shoes. And most of the time, I do; but last night was the exception. I felt girlie. Tis the season! I took out my suede burgundy pumps and let it do what it do!!! It felt great to get dressed up and go out on the town.
I think it's important for couples to make time to court. A date night, a surprise kiss, holding hands, and some naughty flirting can go a long way. Add to that, sprucing up. An extra curl in your hair, some blue eyeshadow, a little bronzer on the shoulders can go a long way! I think our partner needs to see the sexy. Doesn't mean plunging necklines or a hemline up to your apple bottoms, but something that accentuates your greatest features and what he loves most. Maybe he loves your eyes. Play them up. Maybe he loves your curves, then wear something that fits you well without looking hoochey. Don't know if it's that I'm almost 53 or that I now have a man but I am very mindful of these things. What woman who loves her man doesn't like to see his eyes light up?
I've learned some things having been in my 50's for 2 years.
One, get you a good push up bra. You might not be aware of it right now, one day you will wake up to your breasts being halfway to your waist and you'll wonder when they decided to do that. You'll also notice some vertical wrinkles up and down them that gets masked pretty well with some bronzing lotion and again with a nice push up.
Another thing is stretching. It is important to stretch every day or at least every other. It keeps you from getting stiff and walking like Fred Sanford. Trust, if you don't think you're headed there, let me tell you. You'll go to get off your bed and stiffness will have you walking like an old lady. Thank God for stairs. Like Betty White, "I am forgetful." So going up and down the stairs is very helpful. I've also learned that some foot pain is because of shortening muscles down the back of your leg. To step on the stairs and allow your heels to hang downward off the step will stretch that muscle back out. It's also important for hand pain to stretch the muscles in your forearm. One way I do that is extend my arms in front of me and with the other hand, pull my hand back. It stretches your ulnar nerve.
Thirdly, being in love reverses the signs of aging. The joy that fills your heart and the constant smiling is such an energy boost. To be emotionally available for love, one has to allow another person into one's internal experience. That will make you resolve areas that don't get resolved without that type of intimacy. And it is medically proven that a satisfying sex life does wonders for you overall health.
Lastly, the importance of sleep. Right now, I'm up beyond what I should be, but getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night does wonders for energy level and makes you look less tired. As we get older, we are more aware of wrinkles. We don't want to exaggerate the bags under our eyes due to lack of sleep. So, with that, I'm getting ready to go to bed.
Have a great evening!
