I’m fabulous and embracing life beyond 40. Yesterday is history, today is a gift, and tomorrow is a fabulous adventure waiting to unfold.
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Being over 40 I shine brighter, smile wider, and welcome the unknown. The scars of my past symbolize my resilience. Every pain and challenge has shaped me into the woman I am today. At 32, after years of misdiagnosis from a tick bite, I faced near-death. Armed with my biomedical knowledge, I healed myself. I lost everything but emerged stronger. My experiences taught me compassion, and now I use my experiences to uplift others. Taking care of my grandparents, I relish in the adventures ahead.
How do you stay fabulous?At 40, staying fabulous means embracing my journey and resilience. I prioritize self-care through creativity—designing hats, gardening, and cooking for my grandparents. I value open discussions, humility, and learning to forgive. I treat others as I want to be treated and respect myself, knowing I'm a badass who wouldn’t trade my current self for my 20s. The moral of my story is simple: life’s too short not to be happy. See the silver linings, be happy, and you truly are fabulous.
What would you do with the $40,000?I would invest in a pathway that will help me have a more stable future. Adventures are more fulfilling when you have a place to go back too. I love helping others. Hard work. Baking. So opening up a catering company. Or investing in a doer-uper, renovating it, then flipping it. My grandparents need me now, but they're their finish lines are near. I havnt had money in so long, sad i know...I really would like to be able to help myself become an "adult" again.
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