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We trade youth for experience. I don't think it's a bad trade.2
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Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »I confess, it's a bit scary and un-nerving getting older. I was blessed with very good athletic skills and overall health, and probably took a lot of that for granted when it is given and things happen very easily like that. But now with my health issues, eyes fading a bit, and loss of movement like I used to, I do get scared, and honestly really mad at this body. I am working hard to cope with it, but there are more days than not I focus on the negative instead of the positive...no matter what I say.
@Timshel_ ditto
HEY YOUNGER MFP'ers!!!!! ^^^^^ Did you read this?
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind
You will never understand the power
And the beauty of your youth until they've faded
But trust me, in twenty years
You will look back at photos of yourself
And recall in a way you can't grasp now
How much possibility lay before you
You know what since turning 40 I have been in what is likely the best shape of my adult life, I was told by coaches I had as a kid while competitively training that I am probably a better skater at 40 than I was at 16. I have learned a new sport which I'm actually pretty good at. yes I'll never be the athlete I was but age is just a number and as it creeps up recovery might be a little slower than it was 20 or 30 years, falls might hurt a little more but I can honestly be proud of what I have accomplished with my advanced age.
I skate with people with artificial hips and knees and who are 80 or 60 and trying to better themselves and learn new things. Anything is possible. I'm sure my 62 year old friend 20 years ago wouldn't have dreams she'd be lining up beside me and skating alongside people a third her ago and keeping up.
For me it's all about recovery.
I don't heal like I used to.
I can't put myself into high gear as frequently or as long as I used to.
I'm not as fast as I used to be.
I played basketball this winter and hung with kids half my age. But I assure you I felt it twice as long as they did after the game was over. And I didn't have any of the pizza, beer, or late nights they had in between games.
It is what it is.
I think it just takes retraining. I admit I push myself too hard lots of times amd ignore signs that maybe I should take it easier. It's a combo is adhd and stubbornness0 -
Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »I confess, it's a bit scary and un-nerving getting older. I was blessed with very good athletic skills and overall health, and probably took a lot of that for granted when it is given and things happen very easily like that. But now with my health issues, eyes fading a bit, and loss of movement like I used to, I do get scared, and honestly really mad at this body. I am working hard to cope with it, but there are more days than not I focus on the negative instead of the positive...no matter what I say.
@Timshel_ ditto
HEY YOUNGER MFP'ers!!!!! ^^^^^ Did you read this?
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind
You will never understand the power
And the beauty of your youth until they've faded
But trust me, in twenty years
You will look back at photos of yourself
And recall in a way you can't grasp now
How much possibility lay before you
You know what since turning 40 I have been in what is likely the best shape of my adult life, I was told by coaches I had as a kid while competitively training that I am probably a better skater at 40 than I was at 16. I have learned a new sport which I'm actually pretty good at. yes I'll never be the athlete I was but age is just a number and as it creeps up recovery might be a little slower than it was 20 or 30 years, falls might hurt a little more but I can honestly be proud of what I have accomplished with my advanced age.
I skate with people with artificial hips and knees and who are 80 or 60 and trying to better themselves and learn new things. Anything is possible. I'm sure my 62 year old friend 20 years ago wouldn't have dreams she'd be lining up beside me and skating alongside people a third her ago and keeping up.
For me it's all about recovery.
I don't heal like I used to.
I can't put myself into high gear as frequently or as long as I used to.
I'm not as fast as I used to be.
I played basketball this winter and hung with kids half my age. But I assure you I felt it twice as long as they did after the game was over. And I didn't have any of the pizza, beer, or late nights they had in between games.
It is what it is.
Pretty much this.
I'm just half a step slower which means I just need to cheat more or be willing to throw a cheap shot or two.3 -
I like to think that what I have lost in my physical ability I have more than made up for in my emotional stability and wisdom... Although I am now working harder in the gym.. I find that it's a poor substitute for the physically demanding jobs I once had... sitting in an office sure makes a person soft :P3
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I confess that giving up coffee is the best and worst decision I've ever made0
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Motorsheen wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Carillon_Campanello wrote: »I confess, it's a bit scary and un-nerving getting older. I was blessed with very good athletic skills and overall health, and probably took a lot of that for granted when it is given and things happen very easily like that. But now with my health issues, eyes fading a bit, and loss of movement like I used to, I do get scared, and honestly really mad at this body. I am working hard to cope with it, but there are more days than not I focus on the negative instead of the positive...no matter what I say.
@Timshel_ ditto
HEY YOUNGER MFP'ers!!!!! ^^^^^ Did you read this?
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind
You will never understand the power
And the beauty of your youth until they've faded
But trust me, in twenty years
You will look back at photos of yourself
And recall in a way you can't grasp now
How much possibility lay before you
You know what since turning 40 I have been in what is likely the best shape of my adult life, I was told by coaches I had as a kid while competitively training that I am probably a better skater at 40 than I was at 16. I have learned a new sport which I'm actually pretty good at. yes I'll never be the athlete I was but age is just a number and as it creeps up recovery might be a little slower than it was 20 or 30 years, falls might hurt a little more but I can honestly be proud of what I have accomplished with my advanced age.
I skate with people with artificial hips and knees and who are 80 or 60 and trying to better themselves and learn new things. Anything is possible. I'm sure my 62 year old friend 20 years ago wouldn't have dreams she'd be lining up beside me and skating alongside people a third her ago and keeping up.
For me it's all about recovery.
I don't heal like I used to.
I can't put myself into high gear as frequently or as long as I used to.
I'm not as fast as I used to be.
I played basketball this winter and hung with kids half my age. But I assure you I felt it twice as long as they did after the game was over. And I didn't have any of the pizza, beer, or late nights they had in between games.
It is what it is.
Pretty much this.
I'm just half a step slower which means I just need to cheat more or be willing to throw a cheap shot or two.
Cheap shots? I would nev......1 -
I believe I was hit on at the Dog Park yesterday... truly.. hit on... She was hot... ergo I must be too
... or maybe she just wanted me for my dog. Hmmm that sounds a little off 1 -
RavenLibra wrote: »I believe I was hit on at the Dog Park yesterday... truly.. hit on... She was hot... ergo I must be too... or maybe she just wanted me for my dog. Hmmm that sounds a little off
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I confess I need to have a serious conversation and I'm not sure how to bring the topic up... and I'm not sure how express my myself without causing emotional pain.0
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I confess @FeraFilia made me curious
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Tomk652015 wrote: »I confess @FeraFilia made me curious
I'm good at that.0 -
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Cerealsensei wrote: »
It's definitely necessary. And probably overdue.
And I'll probably keep putting it off for a while because I'm a chicken.0 -
I confess i love chicken0
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