I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends

1.    What is the main idea? Think title and aging.
2.    Name one of my friends. Tell how he/she helped me. (supporting detail)
3.    Name someone who’s helped you. Tell how he/she helped you.
Answers are at the end of this post.
 
Speaking of help, here’s the original song from 1967, when I was 8, sung by the Beatles. Click the link, and listen while you read: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=i+get+by+with+a+little+help+from+my+friends+videos&&view=detail&mid=006A08DFF8120D3CED6A006A08DFF8120D3CED6A&FORM=VRDGAR

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​​This is how I take a selfie. I use my mirror. I can’t smile; I’m too focused.
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​Originally I took two pictures to send to two friends. They’re responsible for the center necklace and the brown lace extender. I wanted to say thank you for helping me look my best. Then I realized there are others to thank. I don’t just get by with their help…I look good! I decided to do this post to say thank you.

Do I look like I’m 60? Please say no! I’m not, but I’m only a year-and-a-half away from that number. YIKES! Thank goodness for friends!

​It’s funny, I usually run away from pictures, but not this time. I took these, for my friends.

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Look at my hair- no gray- thanks to my hair guy, Chris at Miracles on Maine. He’s taken care of me for 28 years. And my face- no wrinkles- thanks to Jessica and Arbonne. I’ve been with them for 10 years. Thanks to my friends, people recognize me from high school, and that was 40 years ago. That’s a great thing!
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I have the straightest eyelashes ever, but look closer, and you’ll see curl. Penny at Cozy Corner perms them, and wah-lah! Curls!  I wait two months before doing them again. Why? Penny takes care of me and my eyes.​​​

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Look at my hands- no wrinkles- thanks again to Jessica and Arbonne. And my nails don’t look 60 either! Patricia at Cozy Corner invented this color for me. She mixed red swirls against a dark brown. I love it, but Patricia thinks we can do better. She wants to try orange swirls next time. I love friends who help me look better!

I also need to give credit to my cleaning ladies, Betty, Carolyn, and Danelle. They took care of my house and saved my hands from chemicals. They helped me maintain my sanity when I was teaching 20-some kids a year, and coming home to three more. My kids were 3, 6, and 8 when Betty started with us. Ladies, thank you for everything!

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​Looking good is no accident. It takes a few friends…and shopping. My post from 7-31-17 explains how shopping helps me live longer and healthier. It’s also fun! When I shop, I’m treasure hunting. I found this tunic in Goody’s near the lakehouse. It is goody! I have to be careful I don’t shop too much…This shirt called me three times before I finally bought it. When I shop, I have fun playing Barbie. Maybe that’s why I don’t look 60, yet.

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Did you notice the brown lace below the white shirt? I designed it. I took an old brown tank and added tulle and lace. I love recycling my old clothes into something new!
​I took my old tank to Jo Anne Fabrics, and their staff helped me find the best match. The tulle was easy, but the lace…tricky. My best strategy is find my favorite two or three, take them to the desk, then ask for advice. 
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Then I took the old tank and new material to my friend Jen at Jen’s Alterations. She whips them together with a little sewing magic. She’s amazing!

Did you notice the leggings? Love, love, love! They have small fringy rectangles going down my leg. I love finding something new, cutting edge. It’s fun! And it stays in style longer. These were at Blackberry Charm Mercantile in Lafollette. I find shopping opportunities everywhere! ​

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And now for the icing…the jewelry! I have a few more friends to thank. The earrings are from Terri at Terri Lynn Designs. So is the bottom necklace. Terri takes old things and reinvents them. I’ve bought her clothes and jewelry for years. They call me!

The middle necklace is from my newest friend, Rochelle and Rovals. I’ve had it since May, but finally wore it. It’s so gorgeous it deserved the right neckline. Not only does Rochelle invent jewelry, she fixes mine. The bottom necklace is with her until she has time to fix it. I’m in no rush. I try to be a good friend too.
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Finally the top necklace is from one of my favorite stores, NY & Co. I got it because, if I spent just $10 more, the cost of necklace, I got a dress at half price. What a great friend!​

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​Put it altogether, and you have me, almost 60, but hopefully still sensational!

Have you ever heard, when you feel terrible, put on your favorite clothes? I'd edit it to say when you feel old, put on something fun that makes you feel young. It works! That’s why I wrote this blog.

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UPDATE:
Posts 6/28 and 7/10/17

This picture is the real reason turning 30, 40, 50, and soon 60 is easy. My grandmother’s in it.  I’m named after her, but I never saw her picture till middle school. I didn’t see this one until last summer. Would you believe it shows up now every time I turn on my laptop? It’s magic!

The best part is I feel like I’ve gotten my grandmother back, and she’s here in time to help me turn 60. Maybe she’ll celebrate with me. She died Nov. 1, 1937 when my mother was 2. I thought she was 30, but now I’ve learned her birth and death dates. She was 40. I’m sending a big thank you heavenward…Thank you, Granny, for helping me to celebrate growing old.

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I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends
1.    What is the main idea? Think title and aging.
It’s about how my friends help me to look my best as I age.
2.    Name one of my friends. Tell how he/she helped me. (supporting detail)
Ex: Chris at Miracle on Maine cuts and colors my hair to keep the gray away.
3.    Name someone who’s helped you. Tell how he/she helped you.
Ex: My mother helps me. She checks my homework every night.​

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