“At 81, I’ve discovered I’m not worrying anymore.
There is not a damn thing I can do about anything, so I just let it go.
Here are their wise, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious responses:
1.
“In my youth, I was catcalled, hit on, and followed around by men.
Kind of a lot.
A simple errand like going to the grocery store could be a real problem.
Annoying and infuriating at best, downright frightening at worst.
As a silver-haired 65-year-old, I am free.
Young men open doors for me and call me ma’am.
They offer to walk me across icy parking lots.
Men closer to my age bracket pretty much ignore me, which I am fine with.
The ability to go about in public and just live my life is liberating beyond words.
Old age has its obvious downfalls, but also some advantages.”
mamasquishface
2.
“At 92, I’m still able to work, although not as hard or as fast.
I’m also able to drive a Corvette but prefer to drive a large car.
I watch people who think they know everything make the same mistakes people did 100 years ago.
I have a great family and am fortunate to see they’re dependent on no one.
I still have a great sense of humor.”
anonymous
3.
I also love saying outrageous things just to get a reaction.
If someone looks at me funny or asks what I mean, I say, ‘Im old.’
lindasosebeerhoades
4.
You find someone you like, and you go for it.
And, young people, don’t think intimacy is dead.”
“I like the fact that I’m virtually invisible to everyone.
I am nearly 72.”
“At 81, I’ve discovered I’m not worrying anymore.
There is not a damn thing I can do about anything, so I just let it go.
“I enjoy having perspective.
I’m 71.”
“Hi, Embryos!
Sixty-nine years old here, and I gotta say I love my life!
I love that I don’t have anything left to prove.
Post-menopause is wonderful, not hemorrhaging every month and killing a rainforest.
Also, I think I get treated with more respect now that I’m old.
Young women don’t get taken seriously at all.
I seem to have acquired more gravitas.
And you’re only as invisible as you want to be.
If you want to own the room, you know how by the time you’re almost 70.”
Anja Rivkins
9.
“My dad died at age 46, and I felt so sorry for him.
“I’m much more at peace.
I’m less judgmental and let people live the life they want to live.
I need and want less, and I take care not to be bitter.
Life is what it is.”
“At age 80, I see life differently now.
My first marriage was a failure.
God granted that wish in the form of a young woman I met through work.
She left her job and went to university.
Upon graduation, she returned home to help her mother.
We dated during that period, and three years later, we got married.
She insists I dye my hair as I am active and do not look my age.
I rarely lament getting older!
It is such a gift.”
“On the cusp of 80, I still enjoy life very much.
I travel as much as I can afford to.
On the trains, I always speak to young people and love them.
I get on great with them.
Not all young people dislike older people.
Some of them are fascinated with the stories we tell.
I love seeing young people experiment with colored hair and weird clothes.
This is their time.
I had my time in the ’60s with beehive hair, mini skirts, 6-inch heels, etc.”
“Enjoy young people as they are very positive, whereas middle-aged people become negative.
Never let a negative thought into your head or a negative person into your life.
Life is a journey, so keep on enjoying it.
Not every day will be a good one, but there is something good in every day.”
“I love not having to set an alarm.
I worked for 20 years as a police officer and 20 years as an educator and public school administrator.
As a police officer, I worked every shift days, swing shift, and graveyard.
I had to set an alarm with each shift to ensure I made it to work on time.
As an educator, I had to set an alarm each morning to make it to work on time.
Now, I rarely set an alarm.
I am also very fortunate to have two retirements so I can live comfortably.
I’m 76.”
I don’t always have to wear makeup or dress uncomfortably.
I can just be ME!”
“I just turned 75, and my 50-year-old twin daughters took me toLas Vegasfor my birthday.
We had a blast.
We saw several shows, gambled, and stayed in a lovely suite.
We walked quite a bit.
Did my feet hurt?
Did I get tired?
But I had my kids to help me, and they paid lots of attention to me.
We talked about life, about their kids, their husbands, their jobs, etc.
I liked the attention and the assurance that they had my back during the trip.
I didn’t get this kind of help when I was younger.
It’s great.”
“I’ll be 82 next month and still work at a golf course in the summer.
I work out every other day and ride my stationary bike.
It’s tough, but I will keep going for as long as I can.
I also have a motorcycle.
This is what I think: Keep moving because if you don’t, you’re done.
I love LIFE!”
We take a college course to study the history of every country we visit.
We are romantic, fun-loving, and as sexy as we ever were.”
Retirement is an opportunity to learn new things.
Now I have a 2-month-old grandson, and I’m free to spend time with him, too.
After working weekends and holidays most of my life, I’m in heaven!"
llindahen
21.
“I am 68.
What I love about being older is the low expectations of others.
And sometimes they even learn something!
I know I do!”
“I like the respect I receive from family, friends, and even people I don’t know.
“I love having the pleasure of telling people that my goal is not to make goals anymore!
I’m retired!”
lazydaisy90
26.
“I love this age!
I’m 63, and I feel better and look better than ever.
Kids are out of the house, debt paid off, time for travel and hobbies.
Hubby is more fun and got a little extra money for some fun stuff.
I don’t have to eat at McDonald’s anymore unless I WANT TO!
Sure, I have arthritis, but I can deal with it.”
crunchyhawk74
27.
I’m not afraid to start conversations; people like the wisdom I share.
People will sometimes give up seats on buses and open doors for you.
I never had this nice treatment as a young woman, unfortunately.”
oldbutterfly76
28.
“I’m 83.
I walk about two miles every day when the weather permits.
“Being older is freeing to a large extent.
So far, I’ve been blessed with good health.
I will never complain about getting another day, month, year, or decade.
I’m hoping to reach at least 100 years!
I’m 66 years old.
It doesn’t feel old to me!”
