My 49th Birthday is Coming…
In exactly 25 days, I’ll be turning 49. Yep, 49! The last year of my 40s is just around the corner, and I thought it would be fun to document this transition—what it feels like to move from “forty-fine” to the Big 50. After all, 50 years is half a century, so I imagine there’s plenty to reflect on, laugh about, and maybe even get excited for along the way.
Now, let me be real with you—48 has already been teaching me a thing or two about embracing (and sometimes negotiating with) the process of aging. For example, I started this year fully committed to letting my natural gray hair shine. I was ready to own it and embrace every silver strand… until about two weeks ago, when I caved and reached for the hair dye. Those grays? They were officially on my last nerve.
Speaking of changes I didn’t sign up for, let’s talk about skin care. For most of my life, I’ve been the oatmeal soap and apricot scrub type—simple, no fuss. Then, seemingly overnight, my face decided to change the rules. Dry patches after washing? Check. A mysterious sun mustache (yep, a Sun Mustache - seriously, I Googled it)? Check. Worry lines that I guess I earned by, you know, worrying? Double check. Suddenly, I found myself with a full-blown skincare routine: vitamin C serums, collagen, hyaluronic acid oils, and brightening washes. If you told me last year I’d have all of this on my bathroom counter, I’d have laughed… but here we are.
And don’t even get me started on eyelashes! Where did they go?
But it’s not all oh no, what’s happening? moments. Turning 49 has also brought some peace. For one, I’m finally letting go of being so hyper-focused on my weight. As long as I’m moving, feeling strong, and staying healthy, I’m learning to be okay with that—and it’s honestly freeing.
So, this is the start of my blog series: documenting what it’s really like to transition from 49 to 50. The funny, the frustrating, and the downright fascinating parts of aging. My hope is to share the ups and downs, keep things honest, and maybe even make you laugh along the way. After all, this isn’t just about getting older—it’s about growing into the next version of myself.
🌟 "What’s your take on milestone birthdays? Are you leaning into the changes or wishing you could press pause? Share your journey, thoughts, or even a funny story in the comments—I can’t wait to read them!"
