Turning 43

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Registered: 09-24-2008
Turning 43
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Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:17am

I'm normally happy with my age. But this birthday on Sunday is getting to me. I think it's because
40 was fun, 41 and 42 still seemed young but now 43 is climbing...I think I'm starting to feel old.
It's just getting harder to do things. I know I should be exercising more and watching what I eat more.
It's just not that fun. I'm always the one who cheers everyone up on their birthday. This year I feel a cloud
might come over me on Sunday and just stay there. Whew...that was pretty dramatic.

Any advice?

Thank you!

iShariii

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Registered: 07-17-2004
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 8:38am

Happy Birthday iShariii -


My previous mil once told me "if you didn't know what year you were born - how old would you be??"

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Registered: 11-12-1998
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 11:23am

Hi Sharii and welcome! Great advice from MC, there. Couldn't agree more. I have a birthday coming up that I'm not completely thrilled about, and I'm 11 yrs your senior. But ya know, I'm much more happy today than I was at 35.


Look at the half-full glass rather than the half-empty one, I guess. I have to work at that sometimes, but it does work. I am amazed at my numerical age, actually. I sure don't feel that old! It's nice when people tell me I don't look that old (if they're lying to be nice, I choose to believe them, LOL!)


On my birthday the past few years, I have taken the day off from work and just done things that I wanted to do but never get around to. It usually involves visiting a public garden or something like that. Nature is very nurturing to me. Maybe you could try doing something really nice for yourself to get over this hump.


I bet you'll feel better once this day is behind you. It's just a date, after all.


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Registered: 09-19-2003
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 12:54pm
honey!! enjoy and celebrate

    

                      

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 3:25pm

Hi Sharii, and Welcome to our group!


I think most everyone hits an age that shocks/ scares them, but you know what we all get past it

     

 

          

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Registered: 09-24-2008
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:34pm
Thanks Mindy...you're so cute you made me laugh!
Shari
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Registered: 09-24-2008
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:42pm

Hi Lor...is it Lori?
Thank you so much for taking the time to write that. You are right about the aches and pains.
My 3 kids get them all the time. I have a card that sits next to my computer that says.
"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" Everyday I read this and
I always think oh 29 for sure. You reminded me it's just the number. My mom had a
stroke a couple of months ago and I think that's why I see things differently. She's so
young to me at 69. It's scary.

Thank you so much for setting me straight. I'm glad I stumbled on this site.

Shari

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: ishariii
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 7:44pm

Hi Shari


Welcome to our board. I am Mary one of the cls here on this board. Age can be such a funny thing. For me my 50th birthday was the one that really scared me. My 40's I was so busy with teenagers and getthing both my kids off to college.

                          &n
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Registered: 05-02-2004
In reply to: ishariii
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:08pm

Hello,


I just turned 43 in August.

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Registered: 04-09-1999
In reply to: ishariii
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 10:57pm

Hello, I'm like mindy....61 ...I just don't seem to get upset or down by birthdays,...my hubby frets about each one....and I just keep telling him....what is the alternative....I try to find joy each day...and enjoy something each day...I smile each day and laugh frequently...I guess getting older is something I can't do anything about...so I don't stress about it....Put a smile on your face, and live each day....


Hugs, And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


Ruth



 


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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: ishariii
Fri, 09-26-2008 - 9:08pm
MC, that was advice we all can live by...WTG Girl!
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie

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