Mouser Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Old Age, I decided, is 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 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 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 swim suit 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. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Have seen this one, Mouser, and love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrapyouincold Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I will be turning 37 in May and I do have to admit I do feel complete now. I'm not quite sure I am ready for all the complications associated with old age but I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouser Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Have seen this one, Mouser, and love it!!! And that's exactly how things go. It should not matter about AGE, we should alsways be kind to ourselves. This will become a habit and then we all become kind to each other. Moral..... Enjoy life, help others, and be happy with you as you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yeah, I'm pretty comfortable with myself, even though some of my neighbors aren't. I know they all hate summer, because that means I'll be out mowing the lawn in my white spandex shorts with my red midriff tank top. I keep getting fence brochures in my mailbox, but I don't mind. They'll warm up to me...I just moved in eight years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pelo Honey Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Like Richard Simmons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouser Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Yeah, I'm pretty comfortable with myself, even though some of my neighbors aren't. I know they all hate summer, because that means I'll be out mowing the lawn in my white spandex shorts with my red midriff tank top. I keep getting fence brochures in my mailbox, but I don't mind. They'll warm up to me...I just moved in eight years ago! WHAT ? You mean to tell me that your my neighbor ? The one that keeps running around with just PJ's on claiming to chase a monkey? The one that ran half way up to Mary Janes ? No Way ! Can I have my foil back please? It must have fallen out in your yard while I was chasing that crazy money you think is out there and trying to hide myself from those aliens flying around in their little sausers ! I hope you did not trash it. Foil of that texture is very hard to find. Even the Giant does not sell it. Come on Sleepless. Please can I have my foil back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 WHAT ? You mean to tell me that your my neighbor ? The one that keeps running around with just PJ's on claiming to chase a monkey? The one that ran half way up to Mary Janes ? No Way ! Can I have my foil back please? It must have fallen out in your yard while I was chasing that crazy money you think is out there and trying to hide myself from those aliens flying around in their little sausers ! I hope you did not trash it. Foil of that texture is very hard to find. Even the Giant does not sell it. Come on Sleepless. Please can I have my foil back? I'll give it back for a dollar. I'm not cheap, but I can be had!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'll give it back for a dollar. I'm not cheap, but I can be had!!! Can I have it for a dollar? I have some cheese in the fridge that is drying out and needs to be wrapped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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