indications of getting old

@SIMPLYD (90721)
Philippines
March 20, 2011 8:19pm CST
The first thing that’s indicative that I am old already are my eye bags. Though over all, as others would always say , I look younger than my age, when you look closely at my eyes and see the crow’s feet and eyebags, you will know that I am already getting old. Also those grey hairs sprouting ! However, I don’t mind at all getting old. I have my daughter and husband that I can grow old with.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
When I gave birth to my two kids, I noticed that I am getting old because my skin (esp tummy) is all saggy. But I think I still can pull it off thru exercise, too bad I am lazy for that I have big eyebags even before I think it is natural for me, gray hairs yes I have many too lol! We really cant do away w/ aging no matter how we keep ourselves in shape. We can just slow the process and ensure that we have lived to the fullest! :)
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
Yes, let's just live life to the fullest and enjoy every stage of our lives. WE are already rich in experiences and that's something younger ones don't have .
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
That's the spirit!
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
yeah, for as long as you can sum up that you had a beautiful life and that you hold onto happy and memorable experiences, aging just comes in as a physical aspect and not a major thing. let's stay healthy as we age :)
@Alebelt (86)
• Italy
28 Mar 11
To see real age of a person you do not see what's around his eyes, but within them
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Within? You mean the eyes by itself or the real persona of the person? Could you please elaborate. As for me, when you see my crow's feet (the crease around the eyes when i smile, you can gauge how old i am.
• Italy
28 Mar 11
I mean that it is important what eyes express, you know "the eyes are the mirror of the soul". If you have a young soul who looks at me, I could not notice the wrinkles around the eyes.
• United States
22 Mar 11
Growing old is a part of life and should be rejoiced not feared. Although it is something we all fear, "the old look", with proper skin care proper diet, you should age well regardless. Of course those 2 are always something that should be done anyways Things like circles under the eyes can be covered up with makeup. I have them and I'm only 22 . I would recommend using a more full coverage makeup like M.A.C studio fix or Revlon photo finish. Both will make your skin appear to be younger and cover up all blemishes. The crows feet will probably always be there, but then again I've seen them on young people who just smile a lot, so that isn't to much to worry about. And gray hair can be dyed I believe Glad that you are keeping up with a healthy and happy life! And may your days continue to bring you more!
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Thanks wickedspies. yes, those indications could very well be covered up or toned down. Thanks to dyes, they cover my greys. As to my eye bags, thanks to the ice cubes; i would rub them on my face and eyes before i take a bath, they somewhat deflate my eyebags. Luckily, i don't have those black rings on my eyes. Really, you have those black rings around the eyes, though you are just 22. Well, i have seen others who have those also. But its subtly cover up by what you mentioned. Have a nice day!
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
When I was in college u could go shopping the who,e day without getting tired at all. I started to feel a bit tired when I was in my 30s and couldn't ride the bicycle as far as 65 kilometers like I used to. I'm still very active though but my stamina has decreased for about 10%. That's an indication that I'm aging .
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
Yes, that's one indication too and i myself can feel that, if i haven't done any exercise for the whole week. I try fighting that by exercising at least 3x a day.
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
21 Mar 11
Yes friend I also dont mind if someone says me unty because my hair is white I am only 35 but due to my hair some student tell me madam someone is says unty but not care it. Because no problem if I am seeing old than why annoyed on them Nice discussion
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
35 is still young to have grey hairs. Maybe getting greys hairs that early runs in your family. They call me Auntie too but i don't mind because they are really much younger than me. But those older than me calling me Auntie, i get goosebumps!
@sam3m1 (190)
• United States
26 Mar 11
i've found that i've adjusted to getting old only because there is no other real alternative. you might be interested in a piece i wrote www.hubpages.com/hub/humor-on-being-old
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Glad to know that. I too have already accepted that i am already old. Though, i tone down the indications in one way or another. Thanks for the site. I will visit that.
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
21 Mar 11
I think the first thing I noticed was when I became 45 I started to slow down. I do not have bags under my eyes but I do have some grey hair. Getting old is something we cannot change or reverse. It's a fact of life. Some people age better then others. Everyone tells me I do not look my age, they say I look like I'm in my 30's. I don't put much thought into it.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
Having a happy disposition helps in keeping ourselves young looking. So you see my picture, that's how i am, always have a ready smile. But i envy you, because you don't have eyebags. It's a compliment when somebody would say that "you look younger than your age." though.