We were all young once ...
Thirty seven days until I turn sixty. My friend Hugh says that it is not so bad. He did it and survived! Pretty well too. I remember when I turned fifty I was amazed that the next day I awoke to find I was still the same old me! I guess that will be the same the day after I turn sixty - except for one or two new and different aches and pains. In fact, I feel quite excited about the whole thing. I have been arranging a number of events with various and sundry old friends I love, and quite a bit of travel for work and play around that time. I figure, well, there is no time like the present. I am gathering rosebuds, if I may ...
A year ago at Mining Nuggets: Wynnewood Whistle Stop
ONE month... counting down to a wonderful birthday for you!!! In 30 days you'll be having tea and dropping crumbs with a huge grin on your beautiful, wonderful face!!!
Posted by: Donna Falcone | April 24, 2009 at 05:38 AM
Danny,
Think of me eating the mille feuilles on the Champs Elysees- that's the real celebration right there - with crumbs falling all round me, and me laughing uncontrollably out loud with joy! I like the thought of you thinking about that!
Posted by: tamarika | April 21, 2009 at 05:47 AM
I'm turning 50 in a few months and am still grappling with acceptance about aging and lost youth. I often forget I'm not still in my 20s (until I look in the mirror). Must work on that arrested development! I do love your attitude and will be celebrating with you...in spirit, if not in person!
Posted by: Danny | April 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
sky,
I had to laugh out loud about your description of aging. So true, so true! It definitely sucks for all those reasons you describe so well.
That's why I intend to make the most of it and have fun with it - so much becomes out of my control about aging, that the most control I can have is in the celebration department!
Smiles and cyberspace hugs to you!
Posted by: tamarika | April 20, 2009 at 06:48 AM
well, it is the aches and pains and vertical lines along the side of my mouth and chin that are likely pre-jowl lines that i don't care for. oh, and the lack of endurance and the inability to sleep like someone in a coma anymore - don't like that much either. aging is not so much fun except in the wisdom gained and some of the mellowing. the rest of it sucks!
you, however, have a fabulous attitude about it. perhaps you have not yet been plagued with any of the side effects which turned me sour! :)
Posted by: sky | April 20, 2009 at 04:15 AM