I Dwas filling out a free sample of something unimportant when I came to a box that asked my age... Then I saw the box they wanted ME to check.... 35-42. Seriously?? Can it possible that this youthful sex goddess is wanted to check a box that is close to the classification of being in my 4o's?! My life is still an array of commotion, but I think I will take with pride the box that places me in 35...

At 22 you're a New Graduate, faxing and filing
While dating a guy who can't stop drunk-dialing.
You begin to wonder if college was simply a waste,
Long gone are the idealistic dreams that you chased.
(…for now, anyway!)

Next you're a Dollarless Diva with no cash in sight,
Eating peanuts off the bar when you go out at night.
You're dating a guy just for the free meals,
And searching the clearance rack for any good deals.
(…that you buy on credit!)

By 24, you dive into your career and become the Worker Bee,
Taking on bigger projects and working overtime for free.
Your sights are set higher than the cubicle you're in,
And you run yourself ragged, determined to win.
(Will showing some leg help?)

Around 25, you realize the food you eat is making you chubby,
You start feeling disgusting and tired and grubby.
You become the Body Conscious Babe and hit the gym hard,
Determined to lose every last inch of lard.
(Come on, it's not that bad!)

Once you're in shape, and you're feeling great,
Around 28 you meet a guy you actually want to date.
He likes hiking, so you take it up too,
You're a Chameleon, becoming like him to make him love you.
(…but not for long!)

A bit or so later, you realize you feel a bit strange.
This guy just isn't The One, but it's so tough to change.
Your job gets you down and you're not satisfied with your life
You're in Crisis Chick mode and nothing at all seems quite right
(Bring on the chocolate and naps!)

Around 30, you pull through, and after a final good cry,
You switch jobs, change your wardrobe and marry a good guy.
You figure out a path in order to make it on your own
And become Happy Girl, you can't do it alone.

But one day you're putting on your makeup under bright lights in the loo,
And you notice a wrinkle staring right back at you.
It must be the lighting- it just can't be real,
Or maybe, you realize, you're not as young as you feel.

You're a little confused--you're no longer a girl,
But you're not yet a women, and that makes you in a "Whirl"
You're caught between the two with your age starting to show,
But you're not old just yet! You've got many years left to go!
(At least sixty or so!)

You think back over your life, and all you've been through,
It seems like there's been three or four or ten different yous.
You wonder how you survived each and every phase,
Enduring crazy-sagging boobs and exhausting kid filled days.

But you've learned patience, and hard work, and carrying kids while in heels,
And turning 35 is not as bad as it feels,
You see that your life is a constantly changing commotion,
Full of challenges, fun times, lots of love and emotion!

So the next time life sucks and your husbands an ass,
Remember that surely this stage too shall pass.
You'll make it through the tough times and gracefully survive,
Remember all the best women have turned 35.

The best days lie ahead, you're now the True You!
Get busy living, there's so much to do.
Make every new day what you want it to be.
The future has not been written. Only you hold the key!