Sunday, October 22, 2017

Getting Old


In two weeks, I turn sixty. Damn. Never thought that would happen.

The irony is I feel like I'm getting younger. I'm fitter, more active and more engaged than anytime in the past decade. Sixty is supposed to be the beginning of the end, a threshold for the inexorable slide toward death. And yet I feel the opposite.

Honestly I've decided to reject omphaloskepsis and, instead, continue on my Benjamin Button path. Today I took out my insanely-powerful sportbike for a thrilling ride along the water. I believe age isn't what matters but how you live. What do you believe?
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    Happy Birthday in two weeks. Don't worry there's plenty of life after 60. Love Linda

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  2. Polyester PrincessOctober 23, 2017 at 4:00 AM

    My husband has just turned 70 and he's never felt better, so yes, there is plenty of life after 60! So, do continue on your Benjamin Button path, Ally, and keep on riding that fabulous motorbike, too. xxx

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  3. KezzieOctober 23, 2017 at 5:38 AM

    I honestly think my Mum is happier in her 60's than before, despite some health issues. You are as young as you feel!! :-)

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    1. ShybikerOctober 23, 2017 at 8:15 PM

      You can be happier as you age if you release things that are holding you down.

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  4. Jazzy JackOctober 23, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    Come on! Am I the only one who had to look up " omphalowhatsit?"!
    At least refrain from navel gazing on the insanely powerful bike...that could get messy!
    I'm sure life has taken to riding one as well. It sure seems to have sped up.
    But I do agree we can definitely have more fun as we age and lose our inhibitions. I'm so happy you are happy. And happy early birthday!
    xo Jazzy Jack

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  5. SuzanneOctober 23, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    You're just using big words now cause you think you are wiser than the rest of us ; P

    I agree that aging has changed. I think that now more than ever if you have your health 60 or 70 and beyond don't look like they used to.

    It is only a number after all. We define ourselves.

    Suzanne

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  6. SanOctober 23, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    Age is just a number! I love that you feel so you and active and engaged! Keep it up!

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  7. LorenaOctober 23, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    I'm on your train of thought attitude! I think its the best way to go.

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  8. SheilaOctober 23, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    I'm still trying to get used to being 50! But yes, 60 isn't so bad - you are healthy and doing what you love, so you'll always be young where it counts (in the head, hee hee).

    BTW, thank you for the amazing card! I love it!

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  9. Pat ScalesOctober 23, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    I appreciate that you keep trying to catch up with me but the gap never seems to shrink.

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  10. TrueScrapAddict@blogspot.comOctober 24, 2017 at 1:23 AM

    I really believe that age is just a number ... You are younger that a whole lot of people I know who are many years (in numbers) younger than you dear Ally.

    You rock!!!!

    And thanks for the gorgeous card!!!

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  11. Megan GOctober 25, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    Happy early birthday,

    My Mamaw turned 100 in September. Living proof there is life after 60 and beyond.

    I think we age as much as we let ourselves. Keep finding joy in life and you will never grow old.

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  12. melbournebeantasterOctober 30, 2017 at 12:54 AM

    Happy Birthday :)

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  13. UnknownNovember 1, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    You look fuckin' fantastic (sorry, I just cussed on your blog. It seemed appropriate here). NOTHING to worry about, my friend :) Enjoy this exciting time in your life, and hope you do something fun to celebrate!!

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