Booster Shots For All

[miss_eagle_eye]

Seattle's gray season is in full effect and, along with the isolation of working remotely, it's taking its toll on me. Every day is like being Tom Hanks on Castaway. Even seeing people in person takes so much effort now because it requires energy to be up-beat and "normal" enough to be social and pretend like everything is alright. I feel very

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[ext_5428236]

You are *such* an artist. <3

BTW, I'm 54 and Craig is 51 -- jowl progression is a constant topic in our household. Lean in, sweetie. Lean in.

That said, I had Kybella injections last year to melt some of my neck fat away and it was pretty glorious -- I looked like Mitch McConnell during recovery and entertained my coworkers over video calls by shaking my giant gecko wattle at them because I'm that bitch. So, like, "leaning in" doesn't necessarily mean "accept your fate gracefully". :)

Have you thought about getting a bigger place, maybe with some outdoor space? There's something to be said for having the room to ramble in these times.

[miss_eagle_eye]

A bigger place means more maintenance and cleaning ;)
I'm so lazy. Even hiring people takes time and coordination I do not have the energy for. But I took your other advice from years ago and finally saw a financial advisor to see when I can actually retire. That was somewhat reassuring.

I might ask you more about Kybella soon! haha.

[antigrl117]

I'm kind of in love with the book concept. I hope it gets easier <3

[miss_eagle_eye]

I hope so too!!!

[kellianne]

Hahaha socially approved family marketing campaigns!!! 🤣 I think about this All The Time. And even find myself participating because it’s what the grandparents want! Maybe I should start posting the 836 photos of what I’m actually doing when my kids aren’t around here on LJ.

I love that you’re doing these maps and drawings. And that you are talking about your impostor syndrome while doing it. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how being in midlife qualifies me to do a ton of random shit! Like, of course I can sing and play guitar at the same time because wtf does anyone think hairstylists are doing? Talking and cutting to beats? I’ve got serious experience there. So why do I feel dumb posting songs I’ve written, like I have no business writing them? Like my hobbies are dumb?! When I’d never think anyone else’s hobbies are dumb.

We give ourselves such a hard time.

[miss_eagle_eye]

Midlife sucks. Social media sucks.

Also, what imposter syndrome?! I really *am* am imposter!!!

But you're right, we do give ourselves a hard time...

[kellianne]

Ahhh but my point is that you are NOT an impostor! You’re drawing from a deep well of intelligence and experience. Partly because you are in midlife! Which is painful and also an incredible time of growth. At least, that’s how I feel when my meds are good and I’m not eating gluten. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯