Beauty. Grace. And Maia.

by | Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized | 6 comments

Old ladies run in my family. So do old men.

I’ve got the DNA of survivors. Of people too stubborn to go belly up until well into their 90s. Barring unforeseen circumstances, I stand a damn good chance of being just like them. Old.

I’m looking forward to it. 

Because I intend to age well. I’m going to be the kick-ass little old lady who paints and sings and dances until the day she drops. Because I can.

And any time I feel stuck and need a reminder how absolutely beautiful growing old can be, I’ll watch this video for inspiration.

Because there’s nothing old about aging with grace.

 

 

6 Comments

  1. Judy Shreve on June 8, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Someone sent this to me a few months ago — I am in awe. What a beautiful spirit.

    • Susan on June 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM

      I saw this on my friend Susie Itzstein’s blog last week, Judy, and fell in love. Love love love love love because this is how I want to age.

  2. Carin on June 10, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Wow! What a fantastic woman! So inspiring!

    • Susan on June 10, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      She certainly is, Carin!

  3. Jennifer Richardson on June 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I’m SO with you…..I so look forward
    to the whole shock and awe possibility
    …I intend to have more fun
    than I ever dreamed possible
    as a child:)
    -Jennifer

    • Susan on June 10, 2012 at 7:43 PM

      And a glorious time shall be had by all… : )