Two things I do for maintenance: I get a manicure once a month, and I see my therapist about every six weeks. I am happy to report that, at this point, my nails crack more often than I do. Gina Barreca crackhappymaintenance Change image and share on social
My cat is older than many fashion models. I won't even discuss the fact that she also weighs more. Gina Barreca catdiscussfact Change image and share on social
From age 16 to age 20, a woman's body is a temple. From 21 to 45, it's an amusement park. From 45 on, it's a terrarium. Gina Barreca ageamusementbody Change image and share on social
We should learn to take genuine pride in a job well done and not expect praise for one simply carried out. Gina Barreca carryexpectgenuine Change image and share on social
Birthdays are a reward for having shown up 365 days in a row. It's like getting a badge for attendance. Gina Barreca attendancebadgebirthday Change image and share on social
Laughing together is as close as you can get to a hug without touching. Gina Barreca closehuglaugh Change image and share on social
Women feel like we're fat if we can't wear the clothes we wore in high school. Men, in contrast, only start to feel fat only when they can no longer fit into a foreign car. Gina Barreca carclothecontrast Change image and share on social
Almost 30 years ago, I started seeking help from a counselor with a master's of social work in New York City, but we were never a good match. It was like being in a bad relationship, except the guy could actually bill my health insurance company for lousy dates. Gina Barreca agobadbill share on social
Here's something women need to stop doing to other women: We need to stop asking each other to lower our fees, cut our rates or work for free because we're members of the same sex. Gina Barreca cutfeefree Change image and share on social
If you know you can do it - if you can already chart every day in your future - then why bother? Choose to do something you have more trouble imagining. Take a chance. Gina Barreca botherchancechart Change image and share on social
