The Real Girl Diaries, Episode 12

I want to retire in a way that I don’t even remember what budgeting feels like. I want to be that kind of glamorously unbothered woman who wakes up and decides,

“Retirement Plans? Think Villa, Vibes, and Zero Wrinkles.”

How do I want to retire?

Easy. Happily, peacefully, and—sorry, not sorry—filthy rich. 💸

I’m not talking about “comfortable enough to knit and sip tea in silence” rich.

I’m talking villa by the sea, silk robe, sunhat bigger than my emotional issues rich.

Like, “Oh, I forgot my password to my offshore account again” rich.

I want to retire in a way that I don’t even remember what budgeting feels like. I want to be that kind of glamorously unbothered woman who wakes up and decides, “Today I’ll fly to Italy for lunch.” Will I do it? Who knows. But the freedom to say it dramatically is half the joy.

And let’s be clear:

I’m fully planning on being that eccentric old woman — dancing barefoot in the garden, blasting 2000s pop — but looking like she accidentally drank from the fountain of youth.

You’ll look at me and say, “She’s gotta be… what, 80?”

Then blink again and whisper, “Wait… is she 38 or just aging backwards out of spite?”

Because darling, wrinkles may be inevitable, but looking like I care? Optional. 🧴🕶️💅

I will use every serum, laser, LED light mask, and questionable TikTok skincare hack to look like I time-traveled from my 30s. I will age like a fine wine that also invested in a good aesthetician.

And when they ask me, “What’s your secret?”

I’ll lean in, sip my iced coffee, and say:

“Money. And not giving a damn.”

✨Next episode? It’s giving linen dresses, sunset selfies, and that one summer accessory that somehow made us believe we were that girl. (Because we are.) 🧺☀️👒🤍

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