As I fast approach my 60th birthday does this make me old or is it just a number
By oldchem1
@oldchem1 (8132)
May 12, 2010 4:47am CST
In just over six months time I will be an OAP,I will be 60,I will be a Goldie Oldie, I will be getting my bus pass - I will be all the euphemisms that go with reaching retirement age.
Does this mean that I will all at once a grey haired old granny unable to do anything energetic or different.
I DON'T THINK SO
As far as I'm concerned I feel more alive in a lot of ways now than I did in my thirties, I certainly feel a lot more confident.
I don't see any point into going into a fit of depression as the big 6 0 approaches, it's just a number after all.
Perhaps I haven't got quite as much energy as I used to have , but I have enough!!
If someone dragged me off to Disneyland or Alton Towers today I would be first in the queue for the roller coaster rides that thirty years ago I wouldn't go near.
Age brings us experience and we can use that experience to help the younger people following on in life, age doesn't necessarily bring us any more wisdom, but it does make us more vocal with the wisdom we have and also makes us less afraid to tell people!!
I think that now I am probably more at home with myself than I was in my 30's and 40's - ok I'll be a pensioner, that makes me laugh, but I will still be ME !!
I DON'T THINK SO
As far as I'm concerned I feel more alive in a lot of ways now than I did in my thirties, I certainly feel a lot more confident.
I don't see any point into going into a fit of depression as the big 6 0 approaches, it's just a number after all.
Perhaps I haven't got quite as much energy as I used to have , but I have enough!!
If someone dragged me off to Disneyland or Alton Towers today I would be first in the queue for the roller coaster rides that thirty years ago I wouldn't go near.
Age brings us experience and we can use that experience to help the younger people following on in life, age doesn't necessarily bring us any more wisdom, but it does make us more vocal with the wisdom we have and also makes us less afraid to tell people!!
I think that now I am probably more at home with myself than I was in my 30's and 40's - ok I'll be a pensioner, that makes me laugh, but I will still be ME !!1 person likes this
11 responses
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
12 May 10
You're as old as you act. As long as you don't act like you know it all, and are stuffy, and uptight, and have no sense of humor, or have the "I'm an adult, I act like an adult, I breathe adult, blah blah blah" attitude, then you are not old. Age is not what makes us old. Its behavior and attitude that make people old. Old people are whiners, and bossy. What they say goes, because they said so. I have met many many people who were only in their 30's that were old. And I've met a couple people that were in their 60's and older that were young. Have fun. Play. Goof around.
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
12 May 10
Do you really not care about what other people think? I'm only asking because I often hear older people say this, but they don't actually mean it. What they mean is "I don't care about what younger people think about me, but I'm still trying to impress people my age and older."
@Wizzywig (7847)
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12 May 10
Yeah, its a number... I know plenty of 'old' people in their 20s & they are forever telling me I'm crazy "never right in the head"... see the face, am I bovvered?? Its good because you can say and do pretty much what you want and people just put it down to eccentricity. You are so right about the vocal thing - tho' I'm not sure that has anything to do with age in my case
My ambition is to grow old disgracefully and make up for all the mis-spent youth that I didnt have!!
Get on your Harley and go wild
My ambition is to grow old disgracefully and make up for all the mis-spent youth that I didnt have!!
Get on your Harley and go wild1 person likes this
@verptc (246)
• Philippines
12 May 10
Your age is in number only . Provided you have the energy and the enthusiasm to do so many things then you feel young. But sometimes young people consider those in the 60's a SENIOR CITIZENS who could not do any more except to do things lighter than it used to be. No matter what, this stage will come to us and be prepared to accept the reality in life of getting old. Look ahead and prepare our self for a lifetime pension which will finance our daily expenses. Cheer and be happy to spend our life according to our own will.
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@snowqueen200802 (1463)
• United States
12 May 10
You are not old because you are getting better - Just look at all of the wisdom you have gain over the years. I always try to enjoy living because yesterday is gone and there are no promises of Tomorrow. Your birthday is a celebration of your life.
Take care
Snow
Happy Birthday!
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@CynicalStephen (283)
• New Zealand
13 May 10
Hey , I love your attitude! You never let anything pull down. You've still got plenty of life to live. That is how I want to be when I get to your age. I want to be as energetic and as lively as you.
The image that people get when they think of old people is sad , white haired, wrinkly bag of bones: a regular Abe Simpson. U want this idea to change.
I vow to never be old. To never be like Abe Simpson!
Go grab life by the balls , fellow MYLOTTERS.
@dotaking (38)
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12 May 10
Yeah (60) can't i grasp it as 30 + 30 ,20+40? Oh it's so interesting in the math.But when somebody tell you i am 60. What's your feeling?Most people will think i should respect him or her!Why?It's so obviously that the age give you experience and gentle bearing .You have qualification to get it!But in fact when you are 60 it dont represent that you are old .Just like me.When i asked somebody if he knew which grade i am .They will say you must be second grade in college! I am so happy and i want to say that you are so lovely !But in fact i have graduated.I don't know i should laught or weep? I dont know!Though you will be 60 but you have a good mood .In my opion you must looked young?Is it right?I think you must roar!Aha have good time everyday!
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@veejay19 (3589)
• India
13 May 10
At the end of this year i will be five years older to you but i still feel as though i am 25. I feel younger as the years pass by and energy levels, mentally i mean, are as fertile and active, in fact more so than when i was in my 20`s and 30`s.This is probably due to the fact that i have been doing yoga and yogic meditation since over 20 years. This has made me mentally strong and has given me strong will power and infinite patience. I also have the attitude of a young man and can make myself comfortable with persons of all generations.I always think positive and keep smiling no matter what the circumstances. As you are entering the 60`s i welcome you to the club and pray that your life will really blossom out and be as beautiful as a red rose.So, start enjoying yourself now.
@nonersays (3335)
• United States
13 May 10
Bravo for not letting a number get you down. And it IS just a number. Well, not always, but really you're only as OLD as you let yourself be. I know some 80+ year old women who are more active than some 20 year olds I know.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
13 May 10
...Hi oldchem1, In this life it is up to each of us to decide how we want to age, barring some catastrophropic accident. It is a mental attitude and a health consideration how we adapt to aging. Are you a positive person, can you see the glass half full instead of half empty? Do you look for the sun instead of seeing only dark clouds? Do you smile a lot? Do you try to maintain a healthy diet and exercise at least some of the time if not more? Exercise before you get out of bed. Is your philosopy built on success and not failure? Do you still set goals? Do you see your doctor and dentist during the year? Do you reach out to make new friends? If you are able to answer most of these questions in the affirmative, your aging will be fine, you will get up each day with renewed hope of going to bed satisfied with life. Young at heart is a god thing. "o) Take care and love yourself. Be your own best friend.
@ganeshan23 (58)
• India
12 May 10
i don't think so,actually for me age doesn't matter .........how ever if you enjoying your life keep rocking if it is other side than that then i pray for u to overcome all the debacles..........its not an easy journey for 60 years i hope atleast here after you fell good
