Are you comfortable being called "old"? (respect, movies, grandfather)
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I know it's a cliche that I hate to hear or use but age is really just a number at times. I'm considered old but have a remote cabin in Alaska where I have to hike in a mile (bear country), then cross a river in my canoe to get to my cabin. All my food, supplies, tools, gear, clothes, etc., etc., etc. have to be backpacked in and out several times during my stays there and then there is tons of work to do once I get there. I know and work with many people half my age who wouldn't be able to come close to cutting it. The key is staying fit, keeping active, eating right, and keeping the weight off. And a youthful attitude doesn't hurt either.
zzz, I agree that keeping active is important. I live in my own six-room home; cut my own grass; shop for and cook my own meals; walk 20/30 mins. a day; babysit grandchildren; and walk the Boardwalk when on vacation. That doesn't compare to trekking into the Alaskan wilderness but you didn't say how old you are so I don't know if I need to be ashamed.
I have seen people half MY age who have no idea that they'll ever BE my age and when they are, they're going to wonder how it happened.
What type of person you are when you are old is another matter. The regiments of old farts that exist in abundance were already intellectually and emotionally constipated by middle age. ... It is not the mere face that you will have reached sixty-five or seventy-five years that produces that effect.
I'm 51, and it depends who it is calling me old! I have to admit I still find it odd, as I don't feel old.
One reason I like working in nursing homes is that someone is always there to argue with me when I complain I'm getting old: "oh, you have a long way to go, you're still a baby yet!"
Laughing here. I got the same experience when I joined a senior group this year, since I'm in your age range. They all call me 'The Kid' (most of them have kids my age). When I go on outings with the group, I feel more like a chaperone than a member.
Back to the OP. I guess I don't have any reaction when folks call me old. It's more a state of mind.
No I am not. I'm in better shape than most 18 yr olds and wear a size 3/4. I don't use 'senior' discounts as I find them demeaning. Too bad people aren't judged by "functionality".
Coming out of the workforce, I realize I am resisting the new label "old". Any one else have or having that experience?
What is your age or age group? (optional)
A - 50-54 B - 55-59 C - 60-64 D - 65-69
E - 70-74 F - 75- 79 G - 80+
Yes - I am comfortable being called "old".
If yes, when were you first called "old". Did you have any initial resistance to being called old?
What made it easy for you to accept this label?
No - I am not comfortable being called "old".
If no, when were you first labeled "old"? What makes this label difficult to accept?
When do you think you will be "old"?
Better then being called dead.
If you have lived your life worrying about what others think or say about you, you have wasted a lot of precious time.
I just turned 61 last week and I have felt OLD for years. I have been disabled for about 16 years or so, and that has I aged me more I guess. I never really worked, I did raise 5 children though. Anyway I consider myself old and no I don't mind being labeled as such.
Here's one for you: When I was about 33 yrs old, my friend, John and I were at the water slide, on the top of the tower waiting to slide down. We heard some kids say "Hey look at those old farts on the water slide". So we started looking around. Yes, they were all looking at US!!! So..... it's all relative I guess.
I don't mind the term at all, in fact I use it myself sometimes if I don't want to do something!!
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