Here is the scenario: Setting: A few friends over age 50 talking before their exercise class begins
Friend#1: Talks about an event she attended recently and the food and drink she ate with details
Friend #2: Asks questions about the event and the food
Friend #3: Mentions that Friend#1 sipped a high empty caloric beverage and some high caloric food
Collective eye roll by Friends #1 and#2.
Friend #3 misses the eye roll because she is righteous in her health, diet and determination not to age!
We all have met and know Friend#3 and maybe we have even been her/him at one time. Sooner or later we get the news flash, the realization that there is no cure for getting old and no one gets out alive.
“I am forever young fashion” is visible daily on TV. It is the middle of winter in NYC and Kathy Lee and Hoda are in sleeveless dresses. Wearing sleeveless is now the way to show that you are still young. No underarm flop must mean you are not aging at all! Dress hemlines have crept up above the knee and now women are having, I kid you not, knee lifts. Knee lifts because the skin around the knee is old and drooping. It is gravity. A pair of hose would smooth things out but no one but the truly elderly wear visible hose below their knees.
Men aren’t excluded from the “I am forever young fashion” frenzy. What about Simone Cowell’s tight T-shirt or adorable Anderson Cooper’s T-shirt? 60 is not the new 40. 55 is not the new 35. If a 35 or 40 year old says “Wow, you look great” what they are really saying is Wow, you look great for someone your age not their age! Ask a 20 something year old if they think the new 60 is 40 and they will give you that placating look reserved for the very old and senile!
Are you aging gracefully or holding on for dear life?
10 comments:
Not thinking about the aging - but I am in the guy category. I'm writing b/c as I was reading your blog I couldn't help but notice the "H" in your trademark, and realize you're competing with Ariana Huffington for dominance of the letter. May the same luck befall you.
Thanks. There is also Hilton Hotels who use the letter H too! The H is a popular letter.
(Trying this again!)
Knee lifts? Really? I'm speechless, something that really never happens!
While I do think the attitude of being young at heart is good, I'm not trying to fool anybody with surgery or chemical peels or God knows what else someone will think up. Will friend #3 really be on her death bed thinking, "I'm so glad I didn't have that Chocolate Martini."
I haven't checked my knee skin lately, but I do know that I've got wrinkles around my eyes. That's ok with me. It means I've been having a good time in life.
Haralee....such a nice way to start my day. As u know my FIL passed this week, and he aged gracefully. Although he was full of young spirit, he enjoyed every moment, but in the end was his age.
I notice a natural shift in myself every year....I may not be able to pull some outfit off, or there are a few more fine lines. I am just trying to stay healthy for my boys, but will never give up my delish donuts and coffee or wine. Rachel
You get it Nicole,It is all about perspective!
Hi Rachel, It is all about being healthy and happy!
I am not really there yet but the way I'm beaded I will probably be holding on for dear life. Although I am totally against surgery. I agree with Nicole - it matters how you feel inside and there are natural things that help age well. :)
Denisse, you are so smart to Not say 'never'!
Yes aging is inevitable and I don't necessarily mind getting older. But I am done with this menopause stuff, after almost five years---I am ready for a break. LOL
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