If course it still matters. As you age your routines are evolving, and revolving. Perhaps you'll make the next big beauty discovery that something that really helped when you were 18 now suddenly helps you again at near 40. This is sort of like experimenting with life routines. Some you find work, some plain don't, and some need to be revisited at several points in life to see if they now work or are continuing to work. Humans are creatures of habit and pattern oriented so we like to revisit old patterns and see if and how they've changed in relevance to our current life stage. I personally think we need less "new" and more revisiting, and refining old and that this may be the key to adaptability to all stages in life.
Do I ever have your permission to share these words in a future cheek or something as a quote - even if I leave it anonymous if you’d like? But I feel like so many of us need exactly these words 😩 thank you
So very relevant. I’ve been obsessed with skincare since my twenties and at 63 I can say with conviction it is worth it! But way back then we didn’t have to to deal with internet influencers (heck the internet didn’t even exist yet 😬) who every week proclaim yet another “favorite” “must have product” repeatedly. I mean seriously, just how many favorite, must have cleansing balms can one person have? And then throw in chronic illness where every other part of our body seems to have volunteered to dedicate themselves to science without our permission, and facial skincare becomes its own respite. At the very least, a place to go when the metaphorical storm is raging outside where we can find solace and peace in the ritual. After all, it’s one of the very few things still within our control. And that counts for something.
Oh my gosh that is the most generous sentiment 😭 I think so often about how I wish I could start a service one day where different beauty school students or anyone in that field could volunteer their time and go around to patient’s rooms and volunteer small things like manicures or washing their hair or simple things like that, especially if they’ve been in for a long time, are in the ICU, or just a mobility limiting surgery. Especially the latter. Because even after patients go home, many don’t have someone to help them with this stuff and can’t afford to go have it done - so for many, that small dignity feels stolen away because they can’t do so yet without pain.
I love your skin Bailey, cause it has you in it. I've always thought your skin looked wonderful, but then again, who am I? Regardless, I love you no matter what!!! 🥰😘😘
If course it still matters. As you age your routines are evolving, and revolving. Perhaps you'll make the next big beauty discovery that something that really helped when you were 18 now suddenly helps you again at near 40. This is sort of like experimenting with life routines. Some you find work, some plain don't, and some need to be revisited at several points in life to see if they now work or are continuing to work. Humans are creatures of habit and pattern oriented so we like to revisit old patterns and see if and how they've changed in relevance to our current life stage. I personally think we need less "new" and more revisiting, and refining old and that this may be the key to adaptability to all stages in life.
Do I ever have your permission to share these words in a future cheek or something as a quote - even if I leave it anonymous if you’d like? But I feel like so many of us need exactly these words 😩 thank you
Of course you can share them. I would love to see these words help others.
So very relevant. I’ve been obsessed with skincare since my twenties and at 63 I can say with conviction it is worth it! But way back then we didn’t have to to deal with internet influencers (heck the internet didn’t even exist yet 😬) who every week proclaim yet another “favorite” “must have product” repeatedly. I mean seriously, just how many favorite, must have cleansing balms can one person have? And then throw in chronic illness where every other part of our body seems to have volunteered to dedicate themselves to science without our permission, and facial skincare becomes its own respite. At the very least, a place to go when the metaphorical storm is raging outside where we can find solace and peace in the ritual. After all, it’s one of the very few things still within our control. And that counts for something.
Hello dear friend. Where can we send you some skin care products to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses?
Oh my gosh that is the most generous sentiment 😭 I think so often about how I wish I could start a service one day where different beauty school students or anyone in that field could volunteer their time and go around to patient’s rooms and volunteer small things like manicures or washing their hair or simple things like that, especially if they’ve been in for a long time, are in the ICU, or just a mobility limiting surgery. Especially the latter. Because even after patients go home, many don’t have someone to help them with this stuff and can’t afford to go have it done - so for many, that small dignity feels stolen away because they can’t do so yet without pain.
I love your skin Bailey, cause it has you in it. I've always thought your skin looked wonderful, but then again, who am I? Regardless, I love you no matter what!!! 🥰😘😘