Hi guys, today is my birthday: 57 well-worn years.
Honestly, the last 10 have been a bit rough emotionally: a divorce, menopause, my mom’s Alzheimer’s, financial problems, friendships that ended, and people who are no longer on this plane and whom I will always miss.

But I’ve also had many good things: meeting my partner, who made me see life in color instead of black and white; watching my kids grow into young adults; being able to travel and see different parts of my country; dancing on stage again; meeting new friends; starting projects, failing and learning; going back to my acting career… and above all, having health around me.

I don’t want to bore you with a long post telling you all my little dramas that nobody cares about, hahaha! This year is very special because it’s the beginning of something new, something I’ve been waiting for, and it will mark the rest of my years.

So, as a gift to myself and to you, I’m leaving you with a list of random little things… Enjoy

57 things I’ve learned in 57 years

1. Wrinkles tell better stories than filters.

2. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

3. Some things you never forget, but you don’t need to keep remembering them.

4. Dancing alone in the living room cures almost everything.

5. Patience doesn’t automatically come with age (I wish!).

6. Your body changes, but it still protects your soul.

7. Kids teach you more than you teach them.

8. Saving money is good, but traveling is better.

9. Menopause also has its pros (though I’m still looking for them, haha).

10. Sometimes saying NO is the biggest act of self-love.

11. Manifesting can sometimes backfire.

12. True friendship survives long silences.

13. Life is a video game, and sometimes you just want to find the player and smack them.

14. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.

15. Dreams change, but they never expire.

16. Being authentic scares many… but attracts the right persons.

17. Crying in the shower is more practical (saves water).

18. Diets always start “on Monday” (of 2035).

19. Life has ups and downs like a rollercoaster—and every moment is fun.

20. Self-love is non-negotiable.

21. Time is the best gift.

22. Comfortable clothes are a human right.

23. Silences also speak.

24. Be careful what you wish for, because it might come true.

25. There’s always a second chance.

26. Family is also chosen, not just inherited.

27. Fear is overcome by walking with it.

28. Nobody has a perfect life.

29. No matter what others think, you’ll never please everyone (if they don’t like it, they don’t have to look).

30. Hair falls off your head, but don’t worry—it shows up in other places.

31. A good red lipstick is armor.

32. In the end, nothing really matters that much.

33. Money comes back, but time doesn’t.

34. 57 is the new 37… with reading glasses, a belly, and cellulite.

35. Humor is life’s lifejacket.

36. Sometimes you have to let go to fly.

37. You don’t need to know everything, just keep learning.

38. Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation.

39. The best photos are the ones you don’t post.

40. Mental order is more valuable than a tidy closet.

41. Dogs are free therapists.

42. Singing badly still sets you free.

43. Having birthdays is a privilege.

44. The past doesn’t define you, it only teaches you.

45. Long hugs fix bad days.

46. Wine with friends is better than therapy.

47. Saying “I love you” is never too much.

48. Health is the real treasure.

49. Laughing at yourself is a superpower.

50. Beauty lies in imperfection.

51. Sometimes you need to turn off your phone to turn on your life.

52. Dreaming big costs nothing.

53. Age doesn’t limit you, your mind does.

54. Every wrinkle is a battle medal.

55. New beginnings don’t have an expiration date.

56. The best is yet to come.

57. Being 57 is a reason to celebrate. Here’s to 57 more (okay, okay… but hey, you never know, technology keeps advancing).

And well, see you next year—let’s see what the hell I come up with then.