I love this post, especially since my impending birthday reminds me that I’m getting older. But really. Who cares. Nancy who didn’t even feel pretty until she was 60 has some great thoughts on getting older. Check it out, I bet you’ll love this post too!
Another birthday.
A big one. 65.
Over the last few weeks, I have been preoccupied with the significance of 65.
Two thirds of my life is behind me. Maybe more. Do I have 30 years left? What if it is only 10?
I’ve wasted a lot of time in 65 years. John Lennon said, “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” But have I enjoyed it? It’s gone now… all those hours waiting for boys to call or vegging in front of TV or playing online games or shopping for shit that I hardly ever wear. I can’t get those hours back.
But I want to make the most of whatever time I have left – and to enjoy that time. Maybe that still means television and shopping. But maybe not.
I will soon (not quite yet) be an old woman.
I’ve been asking myself:
What kind of old…
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elizabeth2560 said:
And Happy Birthday (I have just had one too).
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dianasschwenk said:
Well then Happy Birthday to you too Elizabeth! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Life begins at …
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dianasschwenk said:
…where you’re at! ❤
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Happy Impending! Remember what comes before Part B… Part-Tay!! XD
I’ve read accounts by actors would were made up to be their ancient selves, and some of them found it almost disturbing seeing what they’d look like at 90. 😮
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks for the birthday wishes Smitty. I’m sure that the 16 year old me would have passed out if she saw a picture of me today, never mind 90! ❤
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
I think my 16 year old self would be amazed I made it this far!
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dianasschwenk said:
I thought I would die before I turned 18, was so glad when I didn’t. 😉
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Jean said:
Hope you enjoy your birthday.
Just 2 days ago, in Shopper’s Drug Mart, a store cashier asked me if I was 55 yrs. I was in slight shock because I was wearing a helmet, had sunglasses on (yea, am forgetful) and cycling jacket. Apparently it was Thurs., Seniors’ Discount Day. I lowered my glasses and said, “Well, I’m 57”.
So she gave me the discount. She happened to be Asian….and maybe among Asians if they look twice…they can seeing aging in one another. (I personally find it harder to pin down Asians on their age.)
I walked out of the store amazed by my own cluelessness: I always thought S. Day was 60 yrs. eligibility, but never checked. Well, missing out 2 yrs.’ worth of discounts.
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dianasschwenk said:
55 eh Jean? Then I have 2 more years to go! Love your comment and pictured you lowering your glasses and telling her your age! ❤
Diana xo
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Jean said:
🙂
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joannerambling said:
I don’t think about getting old, I am getting older as in my birthday numbers are now in the 50’s but I am not old, my mum who just turned 76 is not old, she doesn’t have time to be old, she is far, far, to busy taking care of young children to be old
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dianasschwenk said:
As always, great attitude Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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notquiteold said:
Thanks for the reblog!
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure. I hope a lot my friends went over to check you out. ❤
Diana
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Sheryl said:
Thanks Diana for sharing the information about Not Quite Old. It looks like a blog that I’d really enjoy.
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dianasschwenk said:
you’re quite welcome Sheryl. ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
What a great lady, and a wonderful perspective. Thanks for sharing her story. And an early Happy Birthday to you, Diana.☺ Sixty is just a number. Most aging happens in our mind ! 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Van I turn 53 today!
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vanbytheriver said:
Happy Birthday, dear Diana. And a Valentine birthday at that…you are special. 💘
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww thank you Van. ❤
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Wendy L. Macdonald said:
Wow, she just made my day–and you too, Diana, for sharing her post. I’m going to let my husband know what I’d like for my birthday.
Blessings on your weekend ~ Wendy
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George said:
Have a fabulous birthday and at least another thirty more as you get to the best kind of old..:)
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks George. ❤
Diana xo
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