I wish someone had told me...

I really wish someone had told me that life in your 30s is when it feels like you have reached the top and there's no other direction to go but down. I say this because I noticed a few changes in my body that I was not expecting to see so soon.

One of the things that I noticed is how food has become my worst enemy. Before I didn't have to worry about food affecting my body but now, I have to think twice about what I eat. And usually, the question is, "Is this food item worth the two-hour session I will have on the toilet later this evening or middle of the night?" If the answer is yes, then I have taken full responsibility and I accept my sentence like a real woman. If not, I pass and go with a safer choice or refuse to accept the food item.

For starters, milk has become my enemy. I have a love-hate relationship with milk now that didn't exist before. Everything I love in this life has milk, cheese, cream, or any form of lactose in it. Birthday cake is no longer a dessert I look forward to at birthdays or other celebrations. I feel like this is my punishment for something I did when I was younger. I just really wish I knew what I had done to deserve this.

I have noticed laugh lines on my face, my knees hurt when I do any kind of jumping at the gym, and there's no way in Hell I can pull an all-nighter nowadays. Sleep is a must! Not just for me, but for everyone's safety around me. I welcome naps whenever I get a chance. I get heartburn when I eat something acidic or salty.

My priorities in life have changed. I'm less materialistic and more about being in the moment of things. I welcome joy in my life in other ways that are more intrinsic (feeling happy, full, satisfied) than external things like having the latest handbag, shoes, cell phone, or clothes.

I know deep down inside I should embrace the changes but I really wish someone would have given me a warning about these things that are happening. Is there anyone who is willing to give me a few warnings about the 40s? That would be extremely helpful. Thanks!

As always, thanks for reading,

Mayra :)

PS-If you wish to follow me on Facebook, LIKE my page: https://www.facebook.com/msguidedinlife/

New Year's Eve Hispanic Traditions

I seriously believe that every culture has some very interesting ways of welcoming the New Year. I grew up in a Mexican household in the United States, so I got the best of both worlds. I do have to say, that we have some every fun and creative ways to welcome the New Year:

Seeing the light

I'm sure you've heard of stories about other people having near death experiences they encounter when they find themselves in very dangerous situations. I was watching a program as part of the Super Soul Sunday series of comedian Tracy Morgan talk about the accident that almost took his life about a year and half ago which happened on his drive home after doing a comedy show. He talks about seeing his deceased father coming to him and telling him that he wasn't ready for him yet. It made me think of my near death experience I had in high school.

Unanswered Prayers: Explained

When I was younger and naive, I used to pray a lot for the things I wanted and needed in my life. A few years ago, I met a guy from an online dating site who I was certain he was the one for me. Over the years, I never truly understood why God didn't answer my prayers -- until now. It was very apparent to me that as this guy and I both grew up and live completely different lives; I noticed an overarching theme in his life where in the end, he has no inner peace in his life. The drama in his life is still there as it was when I first met him many years ago but appear to be present in different ways.

Ms. Guided in Life

Search This Blog