Tell us what you’d like us to know about yourself?
My name is Bep; I am a mother and a grandmother. I have 2 amazing daughters and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I have a cat named ‘Zomaar’ which means ‘no reason’ in Dutch. I live by myself, and I really enjoy it.
What’s the worst part of getting older for you?
The rheumatic pain I am having is definitely the worst part of getting older. Oh, and I hate my flag arms. ?
And what’s the best part of getting older?
I enjoy getting older. It gives me calmness, quietness, and peace of mind.
What is it like to be in your 70’s?
It’s nice to be in my 70’s; I feel very content about being where I am in life. But at times, it is also frightening because of what is still coming to me. It’s a good thing we can’t see into the future.
If you could write your younger self a note, what would you write?
Don’t worry, be happy. Everything will be alright.
If you had a warning label, what would it say?
Don’t make me mad.
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
To say goodbye to my lovely dog.
Do you have any regrets?
No. If I can do it again, I’ll do it all in the same way.
What can you tell us about aging?
Time goes very, very fast, so enjoy your life. Use it well, and don’t waste your time!
What’s your age, and how old do you feel?
I’m 72, but on good days I feel like I am 40. On bad days I feel 186.
Bep is wearing Adidas and Zara
Styling Dayenne Bekker
Makeup Nataly Vasilchenko
