Last week I turned 49 years of age.
49.
That’s over twice as much as 24 and only half of 98.
Wow.
I’ve embraced my new number and I don’t feel like I’m 49, but I’m not certain that this is any consolation. Most people say I don’t look like 49, and while I appreciate the sentiment, it still doesn’t change the cold hard fact of the matter.
At my workplace I am easily one of the oldest of our 500 or so employees. It’s a young environment and I attribute some of this to the way I look and feel. Aracely is ten years younger than me so that helps. All of these factors could contribute to the “looking and acting younger by association”. You should see the shock on the faces of these “kids” at my work when I tell them I’m 49.
“There’s no way you are that old”, they say.
Yep, I’m that old.
But I’m not worried about it. I made it this far and my life is happy and I’m certain it will only get better.
If nothing else, only a few short years until I get that Senior Discount at the movie theater. If only I could stay awake to watch the entire show.
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Welcome to the club friend. I believe you are correct; hanging around with younger people keeps you younger. Most the friends we hang with are 5-10 years younger than us, if not more. A lot has to do with the activities we do; running, crossfit, martial arts, triathalons, etc. Most people our age are playing golf. I just laugh and say “golf is for old, fat, white men.” When I start playing golf you’ll know I’ve given up on life.
Yeah, and the wife being 10 years younger aint hurtin’ ya either (-:
But, as a friend said to me “we aren’t staring at the grave, but halftime is over and the 3rd quarter has definitely started”.
Haha Greg. Very true!
I like golf but I’m not a rich enough white man to play it that often.
I like the idea of running a marathon but I’m pretty sure the reality would kill me.
Cheer up, the 60′s were my best decade, the 70′s ain’t so bad if only the doctors would leave me alone.