'Facing' Facts (move, family, father, good looking)

[Tuck's Dad]

My family looks like they are 12 until they turn 18 years and three months. The face then magically transforms overnight to a face that looks to be 30 years old from 18 years three months until our 67th birthday. Once we hit the 67th birthday, overnight we magically look 90!!!

[augiedogie]

I guess I look better than my dad at the same age. But he was a chain smoker and an alcoholic, plus he had the stress of the depression, WWII, five kids, and a small town police dept. to run. Personally, I don't worry much about how my face looks. I haven't done an assessment, and usually barely notice much. It is what it is. Never could change it, so why start trying now.

[meo92953]

I'm actually happy to not be pretty anymore. I now just like every other old woman. Yay! I had so much trouble in my younger years until I finally got a woman supervisor who saw I could do the job & became my mentor. Prior to that I felt like I was looked at as an 'arm piece' & the best I could do was reception work. Very frustrating.

[biscuitmom]

I'm not in the market for a job or a mate so having a prettier or younger-looking face would add nothing of any value to my life.
As long as my appearance doesn't scare small children, it's all good.

[AZDesertBrat]

Originally Posted by Mark bridge

Well, I'm 66, but look 36. But there is this old man who haunts me. By god, when I look in the mirror he is always looking back at me!!

I always say to him, "Out, damn spot! out, I say!" But he refuses to leave.

Curses!

Sounds like that ol' lady that seems to live at MY house! I wouldn't mind her being here if she'd just pitch in and do some of the work around here! But, no, I think she just hangs out in the bathroom all the time 'cause that's the only place I ever really see her. Hmmmm...maybe she has a continence problem??

[Paka]

Isn't it kind of funny how we perceive ourselves as we age....I have people all the time tell me they can't believe I am as old as I am when I tell them my age (PROUD to be 60+, LOTS of people never live to see it!), but I feel I look older than my age....LOL

Every wrinkle I have was well earned, but the gray hair just washes me out or I would quit coloring it all together.....if I don't color it, I look soooooooo pale and washed out. I ENVY people that have the complexion to pull off letting their hair go grey!!!!

[NYgal1542]

Originally Posted by Paka

Isn't it kind of funny how we perceive ourselves as we age....I have people all the time tell me they can't believe I am as old as I am when I tell them my age (PROUD to be 60+, LOTS of people never live to see it!), but I feel I look older than my age....LOL

Every wrinkle I have was well earned, but the gray hair just washes me out or I would quit coloring it all together.....if I don't color it, I look soooooooo pale and washed out. I ENVY people that have the complexion to pull off letting their hair go grey!!!!

How about a little blush on the cheeks, a little lipstick? I use a hairspray that makes my hair shiny.... livens up the gray.

[seeriously]

I love my gray hair. It's my marking. No two people go gray alike. Lately my face is reflective. Eight hours of sleep and I sparkle. Little or no sleep and my face tells the story. A martini... face shows it the next day. There's no hiding much at this age.

[luvmyhoss]

Lately I ve been greeted with "hey gorgeous" believe me. im not.

I think its just because i smile and mean it.
Yes I have lots of wrinkles. neither of my parents had so many.

[grampaTom]

If it wasn't for the seborrheic dermatitis that causes redness and flaking that runs in my family I would be very happy with my face. I am frequently guessed to be 10 years younger than I really am.