Getting older is not easy for a woman. At the age we “become” older, we have as many changes in our lives as we had when younger. Hips get smaller, and abdomen gets larger. Bust line drops and blood pressure rises, along with cholesterol levels.
But there is an advantage with my hair. I have always had to pay a fortune to get it “frosted” or “streaked.” Now it has natural white and silver streaks so that cost has disappeared. But the savings were immediately sucked up by 7 meds I must take plus the vitamins and supplements for my joints.
Another reminder, although wonderful, is becoming a Great Aunt. Yes, my dear nephew who is in his 20’s just became a father. I now have a beautiful grandniece. I remember my great uncles and aunts and they were old. And the “Great” bothers me a bit.
Another sad thing about growing older is that your friends do, too. My dearest friend lives far away and going for a visit is becoming more difficult. She has “new” friends who are nearby, as I do. BUT it upsets me that my friend who was there when I was younger, is far away now. Visits are harder for both of us.
In summing this up, I realize why older people talk so much about the past. For me, that is when I really lived my life. Now I am in “idle” needing a good jump start. Life is too calm for me. I want an adventure. I NEED an adventure.
But there is an advantage with my hair. I have always had to pay a fortune to get it “frosted” or “streaked.” Now it has natural white and silver streaks so that cost has disappeared. But the savings were immediately sucked up by 7 meds I must take plus the vitamins and supplements for my joints.
Another reminder, although wonderful, is becoming a Great Aunt. Yes, my dear nephew who is in his 20’s just became a father. I now have a beautiful grandniece. I remember my great uncles and aunts and they were old. And the “Great” bothers me a bit.
Another sad thing about growing older is that your friends do, too. My dearest friend lives far away and going for a visit is becoming more difficult. She has “new” friends who are nearby, as I do. BUT it upsets me that my friend who was there when I was younger, is far away now. Visits are harder for both of us.
In summing this up, I realize why older people talk so much about the past. For me, that is when I really lived my life. Now I am in “idle” needing a good jump start. Life is too calm for me. I want an adventure. I NEED an adventure.
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