Freedom56
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A lot of people I have known since primary school have grown taller, put on weight, and lost their hair. So I guess that makes them look old.
I believe DH sees me through rose colored glasses - and he remains the most handsome man in my world.
I will say, I am near sighted. I call it soft focus. It is very forgiving and I don't look in the mirror wearing glasses - and - I am NOT brave enough to use a 10x makeup mirror that so many ladies enjoy.
I don't worry too much about how my face shows age, but where I focus most is in my lower back and hips. Watching someone elses gait and agility as they age is also very interesting and can be shocking.
When seeing myself in the morning mirror I look 40ish. When I see myself in a photo I look like I'm in my late 70's. In a couple of weeks I will be 68.
I was also in the class of 1965. We had a very small school. Only 34 in our class and only ten have passed away. Probably about average though.+1
Sobering to look at my 1965 HS yearbook and note how many of my classmates are gone - and most of the deceased are guys.
Was one the nicest compliments DW and I received were from the daughters of a friend. They are in their 20s and sing in a jazz/r&B band; we have gone to their concerts. They said "when we are singing and we see you two dancing, we feel great. You two may be older in age but you're so young at heart!" See, not everything is wrong with this young generation .
That, and the way everyone's head juts forward between their shoulders, like a turtle peering out of its shell. It's called kyphosis. I wonder if it was as common in the days before computers?
That, and the way everyone's head juts forward between their shoulders, like a turtle peering out of its shell. It's called kyphosis. I wonder if it was as common in the days before computers?
Makes sense. And then there is the situation where I met someone that shared my birthday, including year. First time I had knowingly met anyone exactly my age. I was really surprised at how old they appeared - and that was over 30 years ago!
I look on the obits often to make sure I'm not on that list, so far so good!What gets my attention is the list of the deceased students of my Class of 1968.
There's entirely too many of my close friends that didn't make it until about 70 years. And we're not talking about hard living people here.
I relate to that as well Ronstar. My freckles have grown into large age spots, and my skin is very crepey.+1. I remember my grandparents hands - how old they looked when they were in their late 60’s. Now my hands look the same at about the same age.
I have been to way to many visitations at the funeral home and been pall bearer too much.+1
Sobering to look at my 1965 HS yearbook and note how many of my classmates are gone - and most of the deceased are guys.
If you feel old, it shows in your posture, attitude, and facial expressions. I think wrinkles have little to do with how old you look to others.
I met this spunky little lady on my walk a few days ago. She commented on my 100 lb. labrador. She looked old at first then our conversation got going. She looked younger and younger as we talked. Her wrinkles melted away. Her eyes and enthusiasm were those of a twenty year old.
That old guy in the bathroom mirror is a shocker so early in the morning when I am first trying to wake up.
Cheers!
That, and the way everyone's head juts forward between their shoulders, like a turtle peering out of its shell. It's called kyphosis. I wonder if it was as common in the days before computers?
I. I refuse to get anything done to my face (mostly out of fear I will look artificial, puffy, shiny and stretched like many older women trying to look young again; just doesn’t seem to work).
I look on the obits often to make sure I'm not on that list, so far so good!