I think the universe is preparing me for old age.

I think it's preparing me because it knows the day will come when I will look into the mirror and wonder if I'm too old to be beautiful, too old to write, too old to start a project, just too old.

This may happen at 40 or 60 or 80 (I plan on living until I'm at least 90, by the way). 

I've been collecting these bits of inspiration the universe gives me, so when that day comes, I can remind myself that I'm never too old.

And in case you get that "too old" feeling here and there, I'd like to share with you these little gems. Here's what I have so far:

Dearest Darling,

Of course I had to post a photo of Angelina Jolie because she's been my idol since oh...I dunno, maybe age 14, and she's the biggest bad ass babe I know. Of all the posters of celebs on my young adult bedroom walls, hers took up the most space. I still have the binder full of clipped out magazine photos and quotes. A little crazy? Maybe, but I don't care. I don't care what people say about her skinny legs or movie roles or strange past - she has always personified strength and bravery and honesty to me. She has never been afraid to just be who she is, no apologies. 

That's epic self-love in my book. So how else can we be bad ass self-love warrior goddesses like Angelina or (insert your favorite person)? A few ideas: