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Old Age, I decided, is a gift …
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging bottom. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter tummy. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra biscuit, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's & 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will. I will walk along the beach in a swimsuit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set . They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning grey, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! FRIENDS FOREVER! You know after reading this myself I do see this is the person I have became. For I no longer let the little things bother me that I use to. I'm at the stage in life that either others will like me for who I have become or they will walk away. I no longer let the past relationships eat at me. I have dealt with them and do not carry the hate ect... along the way. What was not meant to be was not meant to be!! If only we could see these things before we get older we would end up being much happier in life!! May you all have a Great Day!! 
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So true! |
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THE GOLDEN YEARS HAVE COME AT LAST,
I CANNOT SEE, I CANNOT PEE I CANNOT CHEW, I CANNOT SCREW MY MEMORY SHRINKS, MY HEARING STINKS, NO SENSE OF SMELL, I LOOK LIKE HELL, MY BODY'S DROOPING, GOT TROBLE POOPING. THE GOLDEN YEARS HAVE COME AT LAST, THE GOLDEN YEARS CAN KISS MY ASS |
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Old Age, I decided, is a gift … I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging bottom. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter tummy. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra biscuit, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's & 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will. I will walk along the beach in a swimsuit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set . They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning grey, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! FRIENDS FOREVER! You know after reading this myself I do see this is the person I have became. For I no longer let the little things bother me that I use to. I'm at the stage in life that either others will like me for who I have become or they will walk away. I no longer let the past relationships eat at me. I have dealt with them and do not carry the hate ect... along the way. What was not meant to be was not meant to be!! If only we could see these things before we get older we would end up being much happier in life!! May you all have a Great Day!!
so very true.....the things that were so important when I was 20-30 are the least of my worries today. Life's whole perspective changes as we get older......... |
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Old Age, I decided, is a gift … I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging bottom. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter tummy. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra biscuit, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's & 70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will. I will walk along the beach in a swimsuit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set . They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning grey, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it). MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER! FRIENDS FOREVER! You know after reading this myself I do see this is the person I have became. For I no longer let the little things bother me that I use to. I'm at the stage in life that either others will like me for who I have become or they will walk away. I no longer let the past relationships eat at me. I have dealt with them and do not carry the hate ect... along the way. What was not meant to be was not meant to be!! If only we could see these things before we get older we would end up being much happier in life!! May you all have a Great Day!!
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THE GOLDEN YEARS HAVE COME AT LAST, I CANNOT SEE, I CANNOT PEE I CANNOT CHEW, I CANNOT SCREW MY MEMORY SHRINKS, MY HEARING STINKS, NO SENSE OF SMELL, I LOOK LIKE HELL, MY BODY'S DROOPING, GOT TROBLE POOPING. THE GOLDEN YEARS HAVE COME AT LAST, THE GOLDEN YEARS CAN KISS MY ASS Lmao  only you would find that one to post lmao good one
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that was really beautiful.
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Edited by
moofooga
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Sun 09/14/08 11:25 AM
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To quote my dad, "getting old sucks!"
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beauty is all around
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To quote my dad, "getting old sucks!"
Aww it does to a point but then it has it's good points too.
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I agree with you, Kristi. I definitely appreciate all that I have learned and treasure the prospect of learning more. Most importantly, I've learned to prioritize and to look at the world as it is.
Great thread. |
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i like being old seems i am trying more things since ive gotten old
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So true and so eloquently put! Thank you
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One of the pleasures of getting older has been the ability to form real friendships with men at this point in my life. Now that I am bearing all the 'accoutrements' of my age, men actually look at me...at my face & directly into my eyes. They even listen when I talk to them...hear & understand what I am saying sometimes. It's refreshing to be able to enjoy male friendships without either of us being seen as sexual conquests...at least part of the time...  
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I object! From my vantage point, you aren't old! Fabulous and wise from your life so far, maybe...but SERIOUSLY...not anywhere near old age!
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I agree with you, Kristi. I definitely appreciate all that I have learned and treasure the prospect of learning more. Most importantly, I've learned to prioritize and to look at the world as it is. Great thread. It sure makes you look at life a bit different. One should learn to enjoy what they have before them before it is gone.
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