hey age is nothing but  number. Its life. I would say deal with it, but you are. Your reacting to what we know and think is different. Until your 65, then I guess you can feel old. lol I guess I only think that because way i'm younger then that, but your still young.

Thanks again!  You are young .... live life to the fullest! 

I guess this age is something that I've always just never thought would happen.  Thought I would be 25 forever.  And when they say time flies .... it truly does ... that's the part that really gets to me ... Where did the time go?

Anyways .... thanks again!  You are welcome to stop by and cheer me up anytime!

Peace.  J.

 

lol I hate to see or hear people having a bad day. *hugs*

  **hugs**

lol

Until my husband's recent health issues, I have not had any aversion to getting older. . .probably because he is 10 years older than me and one of the most active, adventurous people I know. . . also because, since our kids have grown and moved out we find ourselves able to be spontaneous in ways that haven't been possible in decades.  In the past 10 years we have backpacked into the Grand Canyon twice (revisiting a favorite college pastime)- on some of the most challenging treks we've ever done, explored places we've never been - Alaska, Hawaii, the Pacific northwest, the Caribbean (we aren't rich, just dedicated to experiencing new "firsts" in our lives regularly!), and enjoyed each other's company more deeply than ever before.  I look at his continued energy and love of life- and marvel, hoping that 10 years from now I can be somewhere near that enthusiastic about life!    My daughter says I am one of the few "old women" she knows that just keep getting happier.  That is inspirational (except for the "old woman" part!).  I am always looking for places to go and adventures to look forward to.  Granted, being a teacher gives me extended time to play, - and my husband will be retiring soon (of course, staying home with kids early on, I have a few years to go yet), and I have my moments of wondering if our health and enthusiasm will keep us strong . . . sometimes I consider what I will do to pass less active times of my life- I think attitude is everything and I'm not going to give up enjoying this journey without a fight!

 

Don't let the numbers get you down!  You said yourself that you don't FEEL old- put away the mirrors and reach inside to find out that the wrinkles and silver hair are just what they are - cover them up, or quit worrying about what other people SEE, they will know how young you are be how you present yourself.  49  has been a good year for me personally - lots of challenges to endure with other family issues this year- but I just figure- this too shall pass... we just need to take care of the urgent and look forward to moving on! 

 

Ok, the teacher in me is showing- don't take this as a lecture, just encouragement from a friend.  My 50th birthday is next Monday.  I think it's going to be just fine.  So much to be thankful for, things could be so much worse..... I am lucky to be this old and have so many wonderful memories - and so many yet to be made!  October is one of the best times of the year - celebrate!

First of all ... A very very Happy Birthday to you! 

You have given me so much to think about.  My husband is 12 years older than I.  And the same thing here ... until recent health issues he has been one of the most active hard playing men I have even known.  I have often thought the same thing .... let me be as happy and healthy as he has been and as "enthusiastic" about life.

It is just a number isn't it?  And October is one heck of a great month.  I appreciate your "lecture" although I didn't take it as such.  I took it as the encouragement it was meant to be.   Thank you!

We seem to have a lot in common . . . and I love your pictures- I even found a couple of YOU in your collection. . . you're looking great, girl! no worries- you got some great years ahead of you- no doubt some of your best!  Things are gonna get hectic for me next week when I head back to work- in case I miss the chance later- I'll wish you a happy birthday now.  Have a great one- plan something special!

Thanks for the compliments!  I'm going to try extrememly hard to not worry about this age thing. 

I hope you have a great Birthday as well and since it is your 50th I hope you party on .... !  Enjoy!  You have a great outlook.  Something tells me you have lots of good years left in you as well! 

Thanks for the birthday wish .... it'll be a good day.  Peace.  J.

i remember my dad saying he was 23....... until he was 45.  then he finally felt 45.

i just mentioned in a reply that my parents are both over the 50 mark.  i never think of them as old.  even after my dad going through a battle with cancer and losing a lot of weight, he definitely looked older, but i still couldn't think of him as "old".  and now that he's healing and feeling better, gained some weight back... he's back to just "dad" again.

i don't even think of my grandma as old, and she's 68.  she wears glitter nail polish, buys funky shoes.  will talk sex with me.  and my other grandma, she's in her mid-70's, but she rides around on 4 wheelers and goes to horse races and lives in a cabin out in the woods all by herself. 

so... as cliche as it is, i truly believe age is a mental state.  because i know 50 year olds that seem old to me.  for that matter, i know 45 year olds that seem old to me.  and there are plenty of 70 year olds that seem old when compared to my grandmothers.

so... as long as you don't feel old, odds are... you're not.  

Thanks .... you are right!

I need to stop this.  I have managed every major birthday till now - I can manage this one.  I know some folks younger than me that look one heck of a lot older and even act older.  I try so hard not to let it get to me but I swear I hear the word "fifty" and my stomach literally flops.  So I need to get over that.  Now.  Somehow.

Nope I'm not old ..... I'm not old .... I'm not old .... 

heh, who am i to tell you to stop getting depressed?  i've spent my whole day crying for no reason!  so i should definitely stop issuing advice!

Didn't really take it so much as advice ... just common sense & caring.

I sure hope you are feeling better today.  If there is anything I can do to help let me know ..... k?

And really honestly what advice you have ever given me has been thoughtful and most respected.  Don't stop saying what's on your mind.  I hope that sentence makes sense.  I keep reading and re-reading  and  can't decide .... hope so. 

Peace.  J.

it did make sense.   and thank you!

and i'm feeling a little better today.  at least i got dressed and am about to leave the house.  i tend to go through depressive states here and there.  they rarely last long, i'm not a depressing person, by nature.  i can't wallow too long.  i'm still sad a little, but definitely feel better!

good ..... glad your getting out.  It's a beautiful day here - blue sky and sunshine.  Hope it's the same for you there.  A bit chilly but goes with fall I guess .....

yeah, it's all sunny and warm here... but i don't like this kind of weather.  i'd rather have it cloudy and 50 degrees.  that would have REALLY made me happy.  but i know i'll have plenty of that soon, so i'm not really going to complain about the warmth and the sun.