Perks of getting older...

Shannon023
Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
There's not many, BUT....

My clothes don't have to be designer anything.
I'm perfectly fine going out without my hair done or makeup on. (Maybe should reconsider though) :embarassed:
If I like ya, I won't die of embarrassment if you know it.
It won't keep me up at night if you don't like me.
And I'm perfectly content with my own company.

What do you like about being older? :smile:

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  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I like the fact that I'm still breathing! lol and I can still do anything I could do when I was younger!
  • Cherrycandy
    Cherrycandy Posts: 200
    I am enjoying the age I am now, because im still young enough to have fun, but old enough that ive been around the block and learned a little. Getting older doesnt bother or scare me...I just think of all the things I will learn everyday and the fun I will have on my way to getting "old". :wink:
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    Senior citizen discounts. :bigsmile:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Senior citizen discounts. :bigsmile:

    :laugh:

    TOWANDA!!!! :drinker:
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member

    It won't keep me up at night if you don't like me.
    And I'm perfectly content with my own company.


    These...definitely!

    Except you Shannon. It would keep me up crying my eyes out every night if you didn't like me.:brokenheart:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member

    It won't keep me up at night if you don't like me.
    And I'm perfectly content with my own company.


    These...definitely!

    Except you Shannon. It would keep me up crying my eyes out every night if you didn't like me.:brokenheart:

    Never fear, my pet! :love:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I get to have grey hair AND acne, at the same time! :drinker:



    Oh. Wait. :ohwell:
  • tiffanyquincey
    tiffanyquincey Posts: 107
    I'm not really old.. (21) but something I love about not being in high school is that I feel more comfortable expressing my personal fashion taste and don't feel like I have to conform to certain styles to fit in. Also I like that I'm old enough to not be judged by some for having a baby. And I'm able to see my mom and grandma as my best friends instead of authority figures.
  • lbetancourt
    lbetancourt Posts: 522 Member
    the fact that I keep getting better at this thing called life
  • yaddayaddayadda
    yaddayaddayadda Posts: 430 Member
    Don't have to wear trendy (high heeled) shoes!
    Lost the desire/need to impress others.
    Worked hard for a long time, and now I have the things and the lifestyle that I used to wish I had.

    Either life gets better with age, or I have learned to be happy with things as they are:-)

    Don't tell the youngsters... they will be jealous:bigsmile:
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    There's not many, BUT....

    My clothes don't have to be designer anything.
    I'm perfectly fine going out without my hair done or makeup on. (Maybe should reconsider though) :embarassed:

    They don't *have to be* designer, but sure is nice being able to afford it without missing your rent!
    oh, and I drop my kids off in my PJ's and baseball cap!!

    Shoot - 40 for me, and I'm only getting started :smokin: :devil:
  • miatavixxen
    miatavixxen Posts: 373
    Just that i've finally reached the point of not really caring about what anyone else thinks. If you like me, then fabulous, if you don't, shrug, your loss. No games, what you see is what you get. Such a relief!!! :D
  • WA_Teacher
    WA_Teacher Posts: 1,042 Member
    Just that i've finally reached the point of not really caring about what anyone else thinks. If you like me, then fabulous, if you don't, shrug, your loss. No games, what you see is what you get. Such a relief!!! :D

    I agree!!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    I'm able to see my mom and grandma as my best friends instead of authority figures.

    This! :) Also, knowing what looks good on you...It takes time. :)
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    Just that i've finally reached the point of not really caring about what anyone else thinks. If you like me, then fabulous, if you don't, shrug, your loss. No games, what you see is what you get. Such a relief!!! :D

    I like you. :flowerforyou:
  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,301 Member
    I refuse to get old. CrossedArms.gif
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I never get old!!..lol..Love to joke around all the time and be funny! Life is too short!
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I never get old!!..lol..Love to joke around all the time and be funny! Life is too short!
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I thought this was a thread about boobs.

    As for perks, now I have a built in excuse for being forgetful.
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    A certain freedom in not worrying about what other people think of me. A boldness in being able to say what is on mind. And being able to say to the kids.....when I was young gas cost 99 cents a gallon and cigarettes were 2.50 a pack and we had to walk up hill both ways in the snow to get anywhere!
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
    The young, cute guys talk to me now - because I give good advice (but I'll take it)....

    Also, one of the perks of early alzheimer's: you can watch all those really good movies you watched while you were young - for the first time... :o)
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