Do you look old?

[Marigold2]

If it makes her happy I say go for it.

The quote included ALL costs, they own their own surgery center...

[M&M's Mommy]

I do. But I think as long as I don't FEEL old, I'm okay

[ChrisH]

My personal manifesto

I would never trade friends, my life, my family for less grey 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 something I enjoy. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.

I have seen too many leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with ageing.

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 the music I enjoy, 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 beloved pet dies? 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 any more. I've even earned the right to be wrong.

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)

[Lillycat]

ChrisH, I love your post above......think we all should have a copy of it hanging on the wall, just as a reminder of what is important.....sometimes i think we forget.....Thanks!

[lizbud]

ChrisH, I love your post above......think we all should have a copy of it hanging on the wall, just as a reminder of what is important.....sometimes i think we forget.....Thanks!

I agree. I've made a copy to put up in my kitchen, where I can see
it every day.

Thank you Chris

[Husky_mom]

plain is good.. that´s how I like my hamburgers.. plain

but there isn´t anything plain about being plain.. I´ve always been kind of a plain person.. but I´d like to call it honest, sincere, true, or just ME..

yeah there are people all "plumped" up and we sometimes wish we´d look like that... but we should also feel good with what we are and what makes US happy.. I do try sometimes to "plump"up to make the hubs happy.. but I´m happy with just how I am jeans, t shirt, etc... barely use makeup, creams, perfume...all natural.. although time is catching by so I must start doing something or age will catch up and surpass me.. haha.. not that I care much but then the hubs would look younger than me.. lol.. and that ain´t gonna happen..lol

I´ve always been told to look younger.. but the range of the younger years I apparent is getting shorter.. or is it I am getting older.. haha.. who cares.. it all sums up as how you feel inside and are happy with it..

there are somethings I´d like to modify/enhance for sure.. hehe.. but that´s another topic

I love white hair.. in fact I want to dye my hair white.. just haven´t been able to.. tried some toner on my hair but it didn´t do much to it.. I´d need to bleach it but my hair is so fragile it would fall apart.. so I guess I´ll have to hair till I get it by natural means.. lol.. meanwhile I might get it red again..lol

[ChrisH]

ChrisH, I love your post above......think we all should have a copy of it hanging on the wall, just as a reminder of what is important.....sometimes i think we forget.....Thanks!

I agree. I've made a copy to put up in my kitchen, where I can see
it every day.

Thank you Chris

You are very welcome ladies.

Liz, that's where I keep my copy, on a kitchen cabinet to be exact.

[slick]

I have poked my nose into this thread many times but have not had the time to post.

Chris - I've seen your picture and you are indeed beautiful. I have printed off that motto and will hang it here at work as well as at home. I think it's wonderful. I take it those are your original words?

I'm will be 58 this year and I think I look 45. Time has been good to me and now that I've lost some weight I think I look terrific. I'm plain jane - no makeup, no colour in my hair or on my nails, no tattoos, no piercings, no pantyhose, no high heels, no perfume - I believe in being as natural as possible and if people don't like it, tough!!!

I'm single and love it. I can choose to do what I please (outside of work time that is) and I can choose who to spend my spare time with. I too, love getting older and I so look forward to turning 65.

Do I look old? I don't think so but I'm sure my sagging breasts will argue....