3 signs I am getting old
By MysD
@mysdianait (66009)
Italy
February 24, 2017 5:28am CST
Today is Friday and my day off (I will explain off from what another time).
I got up and decided that it was about time I took myself off for a long walk even though it was not sunny but at least it was not raining.
So I got out my trainers which I use for walking and bent to tie the laces up - and decided that was easier to do if I sat down 
I walked for half an hour then stopped for coffee and sat outside the coffee shop but the sun came out and shone directly on me. After my coffee I got up and continued to walk towards an office where I had to take a form which they had phoned about a few days ago - and at a certain point I realised I had not paid for my coffee so I went back
Finished at the office I went to a big supermarket and wandered, buying a few light items as I was on foot and bags seem to get heavier when walking. I went to the cat food area and saw some toys for cats - so I bought her a couple as I couldn't go home without getting her something
Now I am back and she loves her toy! 
I think that I am not only getting older but dafter too 
Do you feel your age? 
I walked for half an hour then stopped for coffee and sat outside the coffee shop but the sun came out and shone directly on me. After my coffee I got up and continued to walk towards an office where I had to take a form which they had phoned about a few days ago - and at a certain point I realised I had not paid for my coffee so I went back
Finished at the office I went to a big supermarket and wandered, buying a few light items as I was on foot and bags seem to get heavier when walking. I went to the cat food area and saw some toys for cats - so I bought her a couple as I couldn't go home without getting her something
Now I am back and she loves her toy!
I think that I am not only getting older but dafter too
Do you feel your age? 31 people like this
39 responses
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
Yes I know today is your birthday and many happy returns again! 
You are still so young Anna and so busy too!
I hope you ahve a wonderful day. Amything special planned?
You are still so young Anna and so busy too!
I hope you ahve a wonderful day. Amything special planned?3 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@LadyDuck Yes I would think that is best at this time of the yer too as it stills get cooler in the evnings. It is a lovely sunny day here now and I am about to go out for a coffee with a friend who called and suggested a walk 
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait The years pass so fast. We had lunch outside and soon we go out again for a walk. I prefer to have lunch out and dinner at home.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
24 Feb 17
You managed to get the cat toys and find your way back home, consider it job well done. The last few days I have felt my age plus my husband's age added together.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
Yes I did get home. My memory is fading but not that much yet 
Are you feeling better than you were at the beginning of the week?
Are you feeling better than you were at the beginning of the week?4 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill I aould do the same if it has gone on all week before it turns into something much worse which would take ages to get rid of 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait No, not better, I just made app't with doc for later this morning....I need something to knock this out of me.
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
24 Feb 17
As long as there are only three signs you are getting old, then you are just fine!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
Well they were the only ones that I could remember but my memory is fading too
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@Orson_Kart (6779)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
If I squint I can just about read those signs.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
Yes, but only sometimes. However I'm familiar with all the scenarios you describe. The worst thing about aging for me is the failing eyesight. I used to have 20/20 vision but now I can't read a thing without glasses, and have recently had to have some long distance ones for driving and TV
The worst thing about aging for me is the failing eyesight. I used to have 20/20 vision but now I can't read a thing without glasses, and have recently had to have some long distance ones for driving and TV5 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
I had to give up driving and also got rid of my car over two years ago as I have a problem (which I posted about) which means I can't see after dark, not even walking. I was a danger to myself and others. I have worn specs since I was a child so am used to them but the memory thing is bugging me as mother had Alzheimer though not unril she was almost ninety. I am on the look out for warning signs and I hope these were one-offs or I had better not go out of the house at all 
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait Regarding the Alzheimers - there's such a thing as having too much knowledge - it can cause us to worry too much.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
It wasn't easy to take a pic when she was kicking at it so fast
Yes, I agree that we should be thankful that we are still here and able to get about. I am very aware of that after my illness last spring!
Yes, I agree that we should be thankful that we are still here and able to get about. I am very aware of that after my illness last spring! 3 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@DianneN Yes I am so pleased that I decided to have another cat and thrilled that she found me too! She really has settled in so well and, as my friend noticed this afternnon too, she 'talks' to me too now. At least I can talk with her and I am no longer talking to myself like before
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait I could tell how fast she was kicking her cute little feet. She must bring you such joy. You just take good care of yourself!
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
24 Feb 17
Feeling and acting my age are two different things right? I try acting childish... I mean childlike at times. 
Like I am 7 instead of 34. just putting humor in some conversations.
Like I am 7 instead of 34. just putting humor in some conversations.3 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
I never really understood what 'acting your age' meant
Well, that's my excuse and i'm sticking to it
Well, that's my excuse and i'm sticking to it 3 people like this
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait yes... when in doubt... act your age
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@nottoooldtowrite But... but... I see so many people acting so differently at my age so I'm not sure how I should be acting. You know Cher? Now how is she now? 
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Feb 17
Sometimes I can feel like that yes. But I make it ahd have made it a vow to move all I can. If I can´´t do much walking one day I will walk around the house up and down and swinging my arms backwards and forwards and warming up like the Athletes do before a Race something like that.
I have to move even if I don´t want to.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
Very wise indeed! I should have done that during the past three months when it was too cold to go out much. I wasn't worn out or aching though so I am off to a much better start than I was this time last year and hopefully from next week I will be able to go every morning again like I was doing before the winter. it makes sucj a difference!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 Gosh someone else was talking about loose dogs where they live on another post yesterday too. They would scare the wits out of me! I live in town, which means walking is in polluted streets but there are no loose dogs as it is illegal to abandon them or walk them without having them on a lead here.
yes I do walk a bit further every day. The hospital last spring told me to walk at least 30 minutes every day but I try to do at least an hour, stopping on benches if I get tired.
I live in town, which means walking is in polluted streets but there are no loose dogs as it is illegal to abandon them or walk them without having them on a lead here.
yes I do walk a bit further every day. The hospital last spring told me to walk at least 30 minutes every day but I try to do at least an hour, stopping on benches if I get tired.1 person likes this
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait
A question of just doing it and going out and see how far you can get without doing too much at first.
I got to walk further and further and I have to retrace my steps as I cannot go very far here as
there are four Motorways around us.
There are too many loose Dogs around a few are qutie dangerous too so I cannot go up those lanes at any given time.
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@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
25 Feb 17
I thought you said that getting old has its advantages.
I can see that you really pamper Chica. She's so lucky to have you.
The only time I feel my age is when I have pain here and there. But that will be taken care of in no time. Can't let the pain stay there for too long.
I can see that you really pamper Chica. She's so lucky to have you.
The only time I feel my age is when I have pain here and there. But that will be taken care of in no time. Can't let the pain stay there for too long.3 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Feb 17
Oh yes there are some advantages but I don't think that they outweight the disadvantages, at least not right now
I am lucky to have her She is such fun!
Fortunately I don't have pains. Some aches but they seem to appear if the weather is damp, dull and grey so as summer is just around the corner they might soon disappear for a few months.
I am lucky to have her She is such fun!
Fortunately I don't have pains. Some aches but they seem to appear if the weather is damp, dull and grey so as summer is just around the corner they might soon disappear for a few months.1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6779)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
I think becoming a cat lady is a sure sign of ageing.
Personally, I started to feel old when, at the age of 40, I finally gave up playing football because I realised I was spending more time recovering from injury than actually playing. It was a sad day.
Needing glasses to read is another age related event which affects us all. Especially as print quality these days is so good they insist on the smallest possible font on labels and important documents. Grrr
I am however still young at heart and still have an eye for the ladies. It's just not a good eye anymore.
Personally, I started to feel old when, at the age of 40, I finally gave up playing football because I realised I was spending more time recovering from injury than actually playing. It was a sad day.
Needing glasses to read is another age related event which affects us all. Especially as print quality these days is so good they insist on the smallest possible font on labels and important documents. Grrr
I am however still young at heart and still have an eye for the ladies. It's just not a good eye anymore.3 people like this
@Orson_Kart (6779)
• United Kingdom
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait That's me told! 
Yeah, only the one. I keep my glass eye in a box and it only comes out for special occasions. Like most things these days, it takes a lot more polishing before I can stick it in.
Yeah, only the one. I keep my glass eye in a box and it only comes out for special occasions. Like most things these days, it takes a lot more polishing before I can stick it in. 1 person likes this
@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
25 Feb 17
@Orson_Kart so, does that mean you can go crosseyed by two hot ladies walking past? Lol, sorry, couldn't resist 
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
24 Feb 17
That sounds like a pleasant and productive day despite feeling your age a bit more. I hope your kitty enjoys her toy!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
She has already torn some of the furry stuff of its head! She went wild with it but I am so pleased that she knows which are her toys and which things she should not (and doesn't) touch.
Yes I did have a productive day today. I went out agaion with a friend after lunch as the day was so good and walked some more, had another coffee and got my tablet fixed too. It wasn't recharging since yesterday and fortunately it wasn't the battery but the charger which cost very little to replace
I just saw your comment elsewher and thought 'well done'
She went wild with it but I am so pleased that she knows which are her toys and which things she should not (and doesn't) touch.
Yes I did have a productive day today. I went out agaion with a friend after lunch as the day was so good and walked some more, had another coffee and got my tablet fixed too. It wasn't recharging since yesterday and fortunately it wasn't the battery but the charger which cost very little to replace
I just saw your comment elsewher and thought 'well done' 1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@jhechorain No no mess (yet) As it is blue furry stuff it is easy to spot on the floor here. I just hope she doesn't eat any of it though, as it was a cat toy, I presume it is not at all harmful for her.
Yes I feared it was going to be a problem with the battery and that would have been expensive - but I learnt today that the battery is covered by the guarantee which still has another 18 months before it runs out so all is well for now indeed
I will cross my fingers for your warm weather too!
I will cross my fingers for your warm weather too!1 person likes this
@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
24 Feb 17
I hope she isn't making a mess with it, that wouldn't be very fun to pick up after her.
I wish the weather were warmer but I think that I will have to wait until next week for that. I'm glad you are able to use your tablet again and also it wasn't something expensive to replace.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@Beatburn Depending on the weather or on what?
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait I swing from 13 to 19, pre-puberty and the height of raging hormones.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
A new ache in every limb so that makes at least four
Yes they actually had a laugh as they hadn't realised that I had gone. there was no-one else outside so they were not going in and out like they would be on warmer days.
Yes they actually had a laugh as they hadn't realised that I had gone. there was no-one else outside so they were not going in and out like they would be on warmer days.3 people like this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Feb 17
@pgntwo Yes the mind is the first thing to take off in the wrong direction as the years pass.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait Eyesight and hearing - then the mind
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Feb 17
Oh yes I can relate to the last part. I don't like what I see now and worry about the future for the younger generations who all seem to have their heads stuckon their technological gadgets! They appear not to be using their brain at all and I fear for hoe their old age (assujming they reach it) will turn out to be
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Feb 17
@TheHorse That along with all of the sodas and cokes that they drink
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@TheHorse (218944)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Feb 17
@mysdianait I wonder if not having to think things through will lead to more dementia when their time comes to be old.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Some days I feel every minute of my age. Most of the time it's looking in the mirror that reminds me that I'm not a youngster any longer. Sounds like you had an entertaining morning. My day is just starting. I sent @Platespinner and her son on their way home....had some breakfast, sent my husband off to work.....now I need to get myself dressed and return my house to some semblance of order.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
Oh as soon as I finish breakfast and am dressed, I get mine in order (which is pretty simple as there is only me and Chicca) and only then do I turn on the computer or go out. If I come here first then I get little else done and usually a walk just keeps getting put off and before I know it's dark!
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
@mysdianait I've since picked up my fathers new prescription and delivered it to him (40 km, a bit more) and have made it home to have lunch with my hubby.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@Morleyhunt Gosh you are certainly packing a lot into your day! When do you get time to rest a bit?
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Feb 17
Oh you do indeed have a long way to go before you should be feeling old! Take care and keep fit and it will be a lot longer than for many of us!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Feb 17
@dodo19 Yes that is definitely something to be thankful for!
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
25 Feb 17
@mysdianait Thankfully, I have my kids to help me stay fit. I'm sure there are still going to be days when I feel a little older than I should, but such is life. Thankfully, I can still be active.
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@rebelann (112874)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Feb 17
So, if I'm not mistaken, you forgot to pay for the coffee **rubbing my chin** are you sure you went back to pay for it?? 
Tip for walking, get a backpack so that IF you decide to wander into a market and are tempted to buy you will have a place to put a few items .... see, that way you'll be able to walk hands free but of course if you forget and the stuff you get is too heavy then eventually you'll end up flat on your back and someone will probably come by to help you up then you'll walk a few paces and again end up flat on your back............. sounds kinda repetitive don't it Ok bad idea,
I know, get a wheeled dillybob to put stuff in then you can roll it home after a shoppin trip. Hopefully you won't be headin home uphill.
Tip for walking, get a backpack so that IF you decide to wander into a market and are tempted to buy you will have a place to put a few items .... see, that way you'll be able to walk hands free but of course if you forget and the stuff you get is too heavy then eventually you'll end up flat on your back and someone will probably come by to help you up then you'll walk a few paces and again end up flat on your back............. sounds kinda repetitive don't it Ok bad idea,
I know, get a wheeled dillybob to put stuff in then you can roll it home after a shoppin trip. Hopefully you won't be headin home uphill. 1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
I have a shopping trolley ( a dillybob? that sounds bad ) which I do take with me when I leave home knowing that I am going to buy heavy stuff. I didn't intend buying anything much at all but there were some beautiful plum tomatoes and some beans and... I forgot how far away from home I was.
Yes it is slightly up hill to come back but not enough to really notice and if I get worn out I zig zag and cut across instead of going straight up the main road and that seems to make it flatter.
that sounds bad ) which I do take with me when I leave home knowing that I am going to buy heavy stuff. I didn't intend buying anything much at all but there were some beautiful plum tomatoes and some beans and... I forgot how far away from home I was.
Yes it is slightly up hill to come back but not enough to really notice and if I get worn out I zig zag and cut across instead of going straight up the main road and that seems to make it flatter.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
@rebelann I have never heard that word before so I don't know whether it even exists.
I don't have a car for over two years. I walk everywhere or get a lift if I need to go somewhere too far to walk. I go for shopping trips daily so that I never really have a heavy load.
Yes I have a smartphone. No idea what I would do without it now.
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@rebelann (112874)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Feb 17
Uh oh, did I use another British English bad word @mysdianait ? I'm good at doin stuff like that 
Well, you could just take a notebook with you and jot down things you want then drive back after your walk. Or text yourself with your smart phone if you have one.
Well, you could just take a notebook with you and jot down things you want then drive back after your walk. Or text yourself with your smart phone if you have one.1 person likes this
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
26 Feb 17
I expected to feel a lot older at my age. I'm at the tail end of 66. I so remember my grandfather's retirement at 63 and as a teenager I thought he was well ready to retire...no one should have to work when that old. Haha! Perspective is everything!
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
27 Feb 17
That is positive and positivity helps no end as we grow older!
I agree that your grandfather was unlucky as that was a really old age to be able to stop working. I hope he lived long enough to at least enjoy his retirement.
I agree that your grandfather was unlucky as that was a really old age to be able to stop working. I hope he lived long enough to at least enjoy his retirement.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
27 Feb 17
@Jeanniemaries Oh what a lovely way to spend retirement, doing something you really enjoy but had no time for previously!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Feb 17
@mysdianait He did enjoy it. He was an artist and now had time to indulge his creativity. They did a lot of mosaics during his retirement.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
24 Feb 17
I thought I was already exercising my brain (also by being here) but will notice if any more of these lapses occur as they are danger signs. I don't want to 'lose it' just yet!
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@cavalierscholar (205)
•
25 Feb 17
I turn 40 this year but I would like to do my 20s over again because I would be much better at it now
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Feb 17
@cavalierscholar Due to bad health or other problems (though I don't want to pry )
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@cavalierscholar (205)
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28 Feb 17
@mysdianait my 20s were especially awful. feel like I'm still recovering from them.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Feb 17
Yes, eventually it happens to all of us. Well, to most of us.
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