Jamie's Daily Dose

When are you old enough to start feeling haggard? I had a moment the other day when I posted a profile picture on Facebook from my university days and someone commented "wow, you look so young here!". Was it really that long ago? (counts backwards) Hmmm. I am turning 27 in two weeks and decidedly had a moment with my mirror to inspect the damage. I have wrinkles. Smile lines. Sun damage. These things just sneak up on you I guess. I checked for jowls. They're there when I frown really hard, so I will do my best to keep from looking too unhappy...or smiling too hard for that matter. But I am not one of those women that are afraid of aging. I didn't start using anti-wrinkle creams when I turned 21 or using SPF 60 when I go out in the sun. I enjoyed my 20's and now that they're coming to an end, I am looking forward to the next milestones: A family of my own, becoming an Aunt, creating a home with a man that I love.

My sister is expecting her first child and I feel like I have been waiting for this moment for 100 years. I am the youngest member of the Matthews or Humphreys lines (excluding second and third cousins) and my family desperately needs new life to revive it. I know the prospect of having a tiny person that will rely on me has revived ME.

Since it has been so long since my last entry, I will do my favorite short-answer summaries for updates:

My current sorrow:
My best friend has just moved to a different province to pursue a live interest. My social life will suffer, but I am happy for her and I love her and wish her the best.

My current hope:
I am hosting my birthday at my cottage for the first time ever. I am hoping it goes smoothly and the weather is good. My cottage in the rain can be pretty miserable.

My current struggle:
Back pain. I have developed a chronic herniated disk and muscle sprain that leaves me immobile for days at a time. I am in treatment, but it is a long and painful process.

My current success:
I changed my hair. Small miracle it worked, but it will keep me going for a while. Chocolate brown underneath and white on top. Am I too old for this?

My current find:
I was looking through my computer JPEG's and found a CLASSIC Jamie-style paint drawing:

I just thought I would share that because it is much more exiting than my depressing self-portrait from above.

My current loss:

I would like to say weight, but I enjoy my summer patios too much. Oh well, there is always the fall for concentrating on weight loss. For now, enjoy the end of summer and summer sun everyone.

Until next time, loyal blog readers...