There was a time, (for years in fact) where I don't remember looking into a mirror, it was a stage I guess where I didn't feel like I was attractive enough to look at myself. Actually this has happened to me a number of times since I entered my teenage years (OMG that was a VERY LONG TIME AGO). It was quite possibly fits of depression. There have also been periods of time when I felt sexy, very womanly........hmmmmm, I really enjoy those periods :). I loved being pregnant, I felt sexy (and horny) all the time! Now with the years showing me more maturity, plenty of lines on the face, more grey hair than natural (or colored for that matter), you might think that I'd feel well, old - oh contrar, I feel sexy again instead.
What is it? Could the freedom I feel actually make me feel sexy - yes I think that's a big part of it. It's the same kind of sexy I felt as an older teenager when I could drive, had a job with money in my pocket.........ooooohhh, those were the days!!
Who/what do you see when you look in the mirror?
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Who Do You See When You Look In The Mirror?
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I hate to say it but right now what I see is a woman who looks tired and stressed out and worried about life in general. I don't particularly like what I see at all so I tend to try not to look unless I absolutely have to!
You are so cute always with the sex on the brain. Yours must be a *very* happy man, and I'm happy for both of you.
Me? The mirror? Um, I don't know. I was noticing the weight gain, so I lost most of that and was happy about it, but then this week has been nutty enough that I've gone way off track, so I expect to see some reversal that might piss me off, but otherwise, I'm not sure. My eyebrows are in desperate need of waxing. If I bothered to wear a little make up, I could border on cute, but I don't bother, so I just notice my eyebrows. Something tells me I'm totally missing the point, but now you know. :)
MamaFlo,
I think its cool that you are bringing back sexy as part of your retirement! As for me, I am seeing a stressed out individual in the mirror but tomorrow that is about to end. It will be my last day of school and the graduation was today so hopfully, I will look a bit more relaxed!
Peace,
Diva
Diva stole my line about you bringing sexy back! You go, Flo! *smile*
Like you, I've had up and down periods with the face staring back at me in the mirror but finally, at this middle age state of my life, I am happier than I ever dreamed possible, am taking better care of myself, losing weight, have a man that thinks I'm the sexiest woman on earth, and I actually LIKE what I see. Really. For the first time in my life, I REALLY like what I see...even though it's been me all along.
There is hope for me yet! Unfortunantly I like what I see in the mirror and worry about losing it. Yes, I'm vain. Yes, I'm a mother of two who is proud that she dons a bikini (and looks good in it) each summer. Yes, I've even had liposuction. You give me confidence that I can retain how I feel as I grow older -- sex drive and all!
There is something very satisfying about seeing yourself in a positive light, especially when you're heading into those senior years. I think feeling sexy and alive has so much to do with contentment as some of you allude to. This IS the best time of life!
That's funny you should write this because when I first wake up I have to look in the mirror to remember who I am and the tired old face looking back at me isn't who I thought I was even though I'm quite content with who I am.
Just found your blog and will have to keep reading! For this post though, I have to say that this is a hot button issue for me right now because I don't see ME in the mirror! I see this overweight, pasty-faced lady who is very gray! On the inside I feel colorful, vibrant and thin (well, thin-enough!) As a kind friend once put it, I'm much to fun to look so matronly! I refuse to change the hair color and I don't have the time or inclination to work on a tan, but I am willing to work on the weight issue a bit harder!
I felt sexy and beautiful during all four of my pregnancies. I took care of my body during those times. I also felt protected and safe. Interesting... I will have to do some more thinking about this. Thanks for this post. I have some digging to do!
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