Sex And The City
I used to watch the show on HBO. I might even catch a rerun on TV here and there. But I wouldn’t go out of my way to watch it. If I hadn’t already seen IRONMAN and if I hadn’t already bought theater passes a few months ago, I might have chosen a different movie to see last night.
It was okay enough for a night out. I laughed, I cried, I cheered in a few key moments. But it would’ve been just as fun to watch on DVD. It might have been better on DVD because we were in the theater for 2 1/2 hours. That’s a long movie, for its genre.
One thing I did get from this movie is the validation that 40+ is definitely HOTT. These women are my age … older even. And there’s no doubt that they are hot. I wanna be that hot when I grow up!
If I had the money that these women have, I’d be at the facialist every day. I have oily skin that still breaks out - plus sun damage from my younger years. I’d also go to yoga classes every day. I’d get my body waxed and have my hair trimmed every two weeks. I’d schedule a weekly massage. I’d eat whole foods, juices and supplements with ease because I’d hire someone to buy and prepare them for me. (yes, I’m that lazy)
I don’t know the first thing about fashion or designer shoes, clothing or handbags. But I would totally upgrade my wardrobe — and it would probably still cost me a fraction of what theirs costs them.
It’s tough to be glamorous when you’re broke. So I do what I can. I use my facialist’s products. I wax or epilate myself as often as I can stand it (not often enough). I could do my own yoga practice. But I’m just not that disciplined. I don’t eat too much but I don’t eat the best foods for my body. I don’t know if I could give up my favorite Starbucks creations.
One thing at a time.
June 16th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Hun, I am 53 and my skin still breaks out. I could probably do some of those things but don’t. I spent my life taking care of others. I think I may have to start pampering me:) My vlog, when I get the courage to appear in it might address some of that. I think you look fabulous just the way you are:)
June 16th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Okay, just found out how to subscribe to this journal. Feeling proud of myself:)
June 16th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
if i were that rich i would hire an entire crew to come and hang at my house! one to clean…one to cook….one to do the wash…one to do my frizzy hair…
ohhh, i better stop cuz the list goes on and on! Us girls can dream though! And heck NO to giving up Starbucks. I don’t care how out of shape I am in! xoxo
June 16th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Someone at our wedding said, during a toast, “There are two kinds of wives…ones that that take care of themselves and look hot into their twilight years and ones that let themselves go and get fat. Let’s hope you have the hot wife until you croak!”
I laughed at the time. It’s not funny now. LOL Damn. I’m the fat wife. But there is a hot chick inside screaming to get out! Maybe I’ll let her out for some air one of these days.
June 16th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
That’s what I’m saying - 40+ is hot whether you have a full time make up person, publicist, lighting expert, and make a million. It’s all about their attitude!
June 17th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Having seen both ends of the equation, I definitely vote for the 40+ woman. In fact, I vote often these days. LOL
However, this show and others like “Real Housewives of Orange County” have managed to fill women’s heads with some rather bizarre notions, including the idea that chucking one’s life (and the lives of those around them) in order to pursue the fleeting years of MILFitude is a worthy ambition.
Everyone has a mid-life crisis. Most of us grow-out of it.
June 20th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Donna - I’ll assume, if you just found out how to subscribe, that I did not do my job in making it impossible to leave without subscribing. That’s good information. I have to fix that.
Shelli - That’s exactly the kind of crew I want! Ahhh to dream…. No worries, I’m not ready to give up my stops at The Mother Ship (starbucks)
Becky - I love your humor! I have so many friends who put things in those terms: there’s a (insert adjective) chick inside just screaming to get out! WE’RE AS HOT AS WE FEEL. And in this weather…we’re pretty damn hott!!
Lori - you are absolutely right!
Remo - I love you and your witty comments. MILFitude. Did you just make that up on the fly? Is “Real Housewives of Orange County” really a show? I’m totally going to look it up. LOL