It's Your Time To Sparkle

When I was in high school, I thought 24 was old.

At 37, I had a hard time turning 38. I could not get over the fact that I was no longer in my mid-thirties, but moving into my late thirties.

At 50, I thought 70 was elderly

Now at soon to be 59, 80 is looking younger and younger.

My son-in-law is always joking about my being old. If I did not know how much he cared for me, I would be offended. Instead, it is a great connection with him. My daughter’s children tell her I am cool, that I take as a huge compliment!

There is a saying, Perception is Reality. In this case, I do not agree. I feel young! Now, I do notice some television ads are directed at a younger crowd. I did notice at a recent family wedding, I was part of the older crowd and left early, leaving the younger people to dance, party and celebrate til the wee hours of the morning. I can recall partying until 6:30 in the morning, grabbing a quick shower and heading to work. Those days are long, and I mean long gone.

Due to medical issues we could not manage at home, we had to put my mom in a nursing home at 82. She did not want to go down to the game room and sit with all those “old” people. I guess age is what we feel. I feel young.

Feeling young does not mean no aches and pains. Feeling young does not mean no gray hair (unless you color it like I do). Feeling young does not mean you sit in the house all day, watching others live their lives. Feeling young is finding humor in the world around you. Feeling young is laughing and socializing with like-minded friends. Feeling young is living life every minute, regardless of the aches and pains.

So, am I as old as my children think? Physically? Yes. Mentally? No! No! No!