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I like being "old" too...LOL...there is a peace that comes with the years.
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The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old.
I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old.
Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed,
but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it,
and let her know.
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 sometime despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.
And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror
(who looks like my Father!),
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 gray hair or a flatter belly.
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 cookie, 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 AM and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's,
and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.
I will walk the beach in a trunks that is stretched over a sagging 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 gray,
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!
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The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old.....
I like being "old" too...LOL...
there is a peace that comes with the years.
Did you really write that yourself Dave?
It's tear-jerkingly beautiful!
well this past weekend i took my 14 yr old daughter and friends to the roller skating rink. the roller skating rink was my home away from home growing up. but as i got older stopped going. so here i am thinking i can just put a pair of roller skates on after years not on them and be as good as i was as a teenreality check hit me real fast as i stood up on them, made it a couple of feet then blopped on my rear:o . funny how in my minds eyes i can still glide across the floor on them. lol
That is beautiful Yvie ~ I LOVE itMorning peeps...I hope that everyone is doing well...The Riviera is not quite finished yet but is coming along at a reasonable pace...here's a peek. You can get a close-up in my album.
TTFN
The Lord can take it ConnieI haven't done much in the last couple days but ask (beg) God to improve my work circumstances. I enjoy the "functions" of my job but don't really want to work there anymore and I am having a hard time with the crazy hours... Its taking it's toll. I'm really not a lazy or slothful person. I would just rather have a schedule that I can depend on and maybe a little more control over my time. God's probably tired of hearing it.
well this past weekend i took my 14 yr old daughter and friends to the roller skating rink. the roller skating rink was my home away from home growing up. but as i got older stopped going. so here i am thinking i can just put a pair of roller skates on after years not on them and be as good as i was as a teenreality check hit me real fast as i stood up on them, made it a couple of feet then blopped on my rear:o . funny how in my minds eyes i can still glide across the floor on them. lol
Thanks to all those who appreciate my painting....this is one is taking forever to finish. So....all of this sunshine and warm weather even has my son cleaning his room. Alan stayed home from work yesterday and (tho he was feeling dizzy) cleaned the house, marinated chicken, stoked up the b-b-q and cooked me a lovely supper. I told him that he should stay home more often, lol I think that he is just adjusting to all the meds following his heart attack. That's all for today folks. Have a great day!
My hubby is also a great cook ~ he just made breakfast (a killer western omelette)
Have a great day
That sounds yummySounds yummy...we had organic oatmeal and whole grain pancakes early. I eat the cakes...with hemp protein powder added, chopped pecans and blueberries. No syrup...I use a "real" bit of jam.
That sounds yummy
I will be heading out for a nice dinner with my 2 sisters in a bit.
There is a lovely,scenic and rustic place on a Mill pond, with lots of ducks to feed...and the food is great!
I am looking forward to getting out...and it is so beautiful and warm today
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