yet another goddamn inevitable birthday. Sure, it’s nicer than the alternative, I suppose, but I don’t like having the numbers go up while I still FEEL and LOOK 29. So I’ve started being a little more coy about it, but it’s hard. I like the ego boost from the look of shock and disbelief when I tell people my real age. Since my mom looks younger than her years, without medical assistance, there’s no reason I won’t continue to look 10 years younger, or more, since I’ve done less of the usual aging things people do.

When people ask how I do it, I tell them…

I:

1) have good genes
2) stay out of the sun
3) don’t smoke (except for those wild teen years)
4) don’t drink (ditto)
5) follow my heart
6) am child-free
7) drink plenty of water
8) use good skincare products
9) eat healthy

what I need to start doing, and really really wish I would do, is exercise!!! Someday…