Monday, September 03, 2018

So Old


A friend of mine mentioned on Facebook recently that in 18 years she and her husband would be so old.  She is about 20 years younger than I am.  

Yep, if you live long enough you will get old.  And then you will live a bit longer.  If I am so lucky, 18 years from now I will be wondering how I lived so long, and how much more fun can I have before it ends.    

Age changes you.  Your body changes.  I have picked up a few scars over the years, but I am still able to do a lot.  Maybe not everything I have ever done, but a lot.  I move a little slower, but I see and hear things I didn't when I was younger and faster. Your mind will change.  There is a wisdom that comes with age.  Been there, done that, worn out the T-shirt and remember the lessons learned.  I have a better idea of what I enjoy, and what I don't.  I am getting better at saying no.  If I live long enough, I may learn to only say yes to things I enjoy.  

Enjoy old age, it is a pleasure denied to many.  

5 comments:

  1. You are so right. My sister only lived to the age of 29. And although i sometimes look in the mirror and wonder "Who the hell is that?" I'm grateful to have survived long enough to see myself evolve.

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  2. who's with me on making it to 100? I have 36 more years to kick ass!

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    1. Since you put it that way, I'm game! I hope Balder Half is up for changing adult diapers!

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  3. "worn out the T-shirt" - brilliant.

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  4. I'm with you, Anne Marie! Only 32 more years for me. And when those idiot journos ask me my secret for long life, I'll tell 'em lots of sex!

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