it's been agreed the whole world stinks so no one's taking showers anymoreSo tonight I read an article about the language of being old. It is very interesting because the author contests that there are two ways of talking about old age. One is as a necessity and the other as a choice. I found it fascinating because I've always been interested in getting older. I want details and ideas how to face it, because I don't want to get older without being prepared, you know? Does that make me the ultimate Girl Scout? One of my worst fears (besides being old and alone) is to not be prepared for something. I could rattle off a whole slew of sayings that I firmly believe in, not the least of them being that "if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail." Ha. Now I'm sounding like my old band teacher from high school. *rolls eyes*
But really. Being old is something that I can't believe I'll ever be. You know how I mean--we all think it (whether consciously or unconsciously). It's like you hear older people say all the time: one day you wake up and realize that you're old and you don't know where the time went. Would becoming old be easier if I take the time to really appreciate my youth? Taking every opportunity I have to get and stay mentally and physically strong wouldn't hurt either I suppose. I hope that my attitude stays relatively positive as I grow. I don't want to be bitter. What fun would that be? (
of course it is a lot of fun spoiling others' fun.....) Just kidding by the way, I wouldn't want to rain on anyone's parade (
most of the time). Damn that devil on my shoulder is strong today! *laughs*
Anywho--I think that's it. Hope everyone's week goes well!