Why wait till we die? We only die once...

A Love Letter to My Inner Bitch and a Laser Hair Removal Coupon

The other day, I had an absolutely bonkers thought — the kind that hits you while you’re brushing your teeth.

The thought was this: "What would I regret if I knew I’d die tomorrow?" Now, don’t panic — I’m not dying. But it was a profound little brain burp that didn’t send me sprinting to plan skydiving or write a memoir or climb Everest. No, it was about those small, everyday habits that, if changed, might give me a better view of the bigger picture, live a happier, better life — assuming I actually get to live to the end.

So, in the spirit of “do it now,” here’s my list: the things I’d deeply regret not doing, changing, or finally saying if the clock ran out tomorrow.

1. Dear Public Phone Talkers: Get of the speaker!!

If I had a dime for every time someone blasted their breakup, grocery list, existential crisis, or gun night plans on speaker in a café, I could afford an entire spa weekend. I’d regret never telling these people to get some self-awareness and a headset. It’s not bold, it’s basic decency.

Note to future me: It’s okay to say, “Hey, can you take it off speaker? This is a shared space, not your living room.”

2. Buskers with Amps: Why are you yelling at me?

I love live music. Acoustic guitar? Yes. A gentle violin on a park bench? Absolutely. A good street song and a little wiggle while shopping? Perfect. But if you plug in a mic and scream heartbreak like a banshee, you’re invading my inner peace, which is already hanging by a thread.

Regret Avoidance Strategy: Politely walk up and ask, “Do you think maybe… just maybe… the volume is causing mild ear trauma?”

3. Boundaries: No is a full sentence...

Why do I say yes to things that make me want to fake an emergency exit? Why do I over-explain my no like I’m applying for a tax rebate? Life’s too short to go to every coffee morning, personal event, or weird cousin’s birthday. If I die tomorrow, I want to have said “No” with the grace and confidence of a cat knocking a glass off a shelf.

New motto: “That’s a no from me.” Full stop. No apology. No TED Talk. Just nope.

4. Get the Damn Cat My husband hates cats. I love them.

For years, he’s won. But if I drop dead tomorrow, I don’t want my last words to be, “Tell Whiskers I’m sorry we never met.” So this is my cat year. Marriage is about compromise, and this time, the compromise is that I win.

5. Wear the Fancy Clothes and jewerly , Darling.

Why do I keep saving the good clothes for “some day” like I’m preparing for a Vogue shoot on the moon? I’m worth wearing the expensive dress, lush silk pajamas, and overpriced boots that make me strut like Beyoncé on a mission... every day. If I croak in my cheap leggings, I’ll be mad.

Wear the good stuff. Always.

6. Laser Those Legs I’ve been shaving since I was a teen, and it never goes well.

Ingrown hairs, weird angles, missed patches, bleeding scars. Why am I still doing this? Laser. The. Legs. If I had done this 10 years ago, I'd have saved time, water, and emotional breakdowns over blunt razors. This is a declaration of liberation.

Goodbye, shaving. Hello, silky apocalypse legs.

7. Makeup or...NOT

I want to say 'who decided that makeup makes you look better? Who said beauty needs contouring, concealing, or correction?

I want to have the confidence not wear. And I don’t skip it to prove anything either.

But I will say this, It takes real confidence to walk into the world with nothing but your own skin. No layers. No distractions. Just truth.

There’s power in not needing permission to be seen as you are. No mascara. No mask. Just me, raw, radiant, real.

Because the bravest thing I can do some day is not cover up. But show up.

8. Stop Beating Myself Up and Start Living My Passion..

If I die tomorrow, I’m pretty sure I’ll be spinning in my grave for all the times I beat myself up for not taking the plunge — not turning my inner passions into real-life hustle. I’ve got dreams, you know? Like running candle-making workshops where people can actually have fun getting messy with wax and scents. Or whipping up homemade skincare that’s actually good for your skin instead of a chemical mystery. And how about creating tiny power herb gardens for people stuck in tiny apartments — because who says you need acres to grow your own magic? I don’t want to be remembered as the person who shelved their creativity for “someday.” That someday is now. Life’s too short to tuck those wild ideas in a drawer and wait for permission. So, here’s to lighting candles (literally and figuratively), getting flour on my hands, and planting a little green rebellion on every windowsill I can find. No more waiting. No more beating myself up for hesitation. Just doing, creating, and living the passion out loud.

9...Dance as no one are there to see you..If I die tomorrow…I’d regret that I didn’t dance more. Didn’t sing out loud when no one was listening Because those small, silly moments? They give me the most joy.

From now on, I won’t wait for permission. I’ll dance. I’ll sing. Just because I’m alive.

10. Invest in... Me I don’t mean stocks and bonds (though sure, do that too). I mean energy, joy, and everyday ease. Like buying myself the ergonomic chair so my back stops auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Or spending time doing nothing without guilt. Or paying for therapy even if my childhood wasn’t a horror film. Wellness isn’t always yoga retreats and green juice. Sometimes it's just not resenting your own life.

The Bottom Line: We’re Already Here We wait so long to live like we’re dying, that we forget we’re already alive. Let’s stop saving things for “one day.” Wear the clothes. Say the no. Pet the cat. Lower the volume. Laser the legs. This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about being self-honest. And maybe a little fabulous.

So ask yourself: What would you regret not doing if tomorrow wasn’t guaranteed?

Then go do at least one of those things today.

Because as far as we know — ghosts don’t get a spa day.

Your brain will thank you.

 Mette Theilmann Founder of HerEdge Cote d’Azur Club sign up for for weekly event email