Do You Act Your Age?

pchrise

pchrise

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Have you ever acted any age. I found myself somehow and have been able to adapt to any situation and been able to relate to most. Never dressed wild but cute not overly in anyway so no one has been able to guess my age since 21. The only thing that changed over time is knowledge , even then not going over board by being a know it all helped. I have been told I'm fun to be around by all ages, and not having to act like anyone.

I do not act old , young or stupid if I can help it I get some very long looks pulling out of a disable spot, I hide that also. I look fine nothing is apparent. So not old trying to look or sound young, and when young not trying to look older
 

My actual age isn't any fun so, no I don't act my age. I don't look my age so that helps. Losing the enthusiasm of youth is the first sign of aging. When you're constantly interested in life and get excited about it and trying new things, if reflects in your face and body. And, somehow, when your reflection looks young, you just start feeling young too. Of course when you feel young, you're a stone's throw away from acting young too.
 
My grandson told me that he liked coming to my house because I knew how to play properly.... so I suppose the answer is no, I don't always act my age. ;)
 
The 2 kids that IM the guardian for (age 15,8) doesn't leave me anytime to "act my age"(77).They both think I can do anything they can do. "Come on up on the trampoline,Papa"........"OK,let me go find that stepstool first".
 
Since meeting my wife back in 2000, I've used Just For Men Mustache/Beard Coloring. Don't have a beard, but do use it on my mustache and temples. Most people don't think I'm 65. Wife colors her hair as well and she doesn't look like she is 66 either.

Acting our age? Yes and no. We're not as active as we use to be, but that's due to surgeries that I've had (hip/shoulder). I guess, compared to some men/women that we've known in our age bracket, there are times that we sure don't act our age! Sometimes I'll act funny and dance around in our living room.....wife laughs her butt off seeing me do it.

We are in our mid-60's, but there are times that nobody would ever believe that! We love it!
 
love the responses good for you, Just one day went to bed very young and woke up older I did not realize I was to act a certain way. No signs of aging like wrinkles or such , if that happens I will still be OK and act with class and dignity and always be young at heart. Besides complaining make you look, sound and feel old
 
I'm generally a happy person which I think helps not 'feeling old' and so on.So many seniors are rather miserable, and that makes them act in an old way. My grandchildren like doing things with me, and I laugh a lot which children like.I think that I look my age though that is a different thing entirely.
 
We hang with a younger crowd (our kids and their friends),plus we have our foster kids,so like Davey,we have to keep up! They don`t understand "I`m too old for that" LOL! I must not be too old though cuz I`m catching this 14 year old at every one of her games. I still remember being 14....
 
I'm not sure how a 65 year old is supposed to act. This is the first time I've been 65. I think I'm more confident now.. I care less what people think and more about what I think. I refuse to color my hair.. I'm thrilled with my silver.. I'll never hide it again. I am however interested in my appearance and keeping fit. I'm not saying I will, but I am toying with the idea of a little botox.. maybe a few other magical things my dermatologist can offer.. I dress for comfort, but not ugly old. I am fine with how I am.
 
56 here and I'm probably age inappropriate in some circles, probably much of present company included. I'll never forget the time I turned around and found my teenage granddaughter and her friend gapping at the mouth as they were staring at me through the doorway as I was, exuberantly dancing to katy Perry's song "I Kissed A Girl". Even worse, another time, my daughter yelling at me; "MOM, MOM!", when I had no idea I was singing, Lady Gaga's song "Poker Face" I guess rather loudly earphone on my head. Mind you, we were at some place she had to pay some bill; thank goodness it wasn't all that crowded only several other people were staring, laughing and clapping I might add. :D

But for the most part, I'm somewhat age appropriate when appropriate. Lets just say, I receive respect when I walk into a room or situation more often than not. I have a serious mind about a lot of things, but have a very playful impish side as well. Am very in tune with the times of today not really all that much into nostalgia, though there are some things I do still love like the Beatles and will always love classical music, but I rather dance to todays sounds and that's a problem when I go out with many in my age group. I detest dancing to 60's and 70's music farthest back I don't mind before going into an eyeroll is the 80's. But that's not to say, I don't finger pop or even to say I don't have a collection of some great oldies from the 60's and 70's that I enjoy listening to, it just doesn't work for me at a dance venue.
 
I do not think what we like music wise is an age thing it's more of I like it and that's it.
Classical is older than all of us and I like it Good for you AprilT you found music you enjoy.
 
I have no idea how 73 is supposed to act so I just am. Anyway, soon to be 74...and have no idea how 74 is supposed to act, either! One thing I discovered, though, is that with a head full of silver hair I can get away with saying pretty much whatever comes to mind (although I wouldn't say anything to hurt anybody's feelings or insult anybody). Other than that, game on!
 
pchrise said:
I do not think what we like music wise is an age thing it's more of I like it and that's it.
Classical is older than all of us and I like it Good for you AprilT you found music you enjoy.
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Maybe not to some, but, I guarantee if everyone on this board were to list what's on their playlist, someone not knowing about the makeup of this site could put them in an age category to some degree, excluding those that just listen to classical and show tunes primarily. And that's not a bad thing, it just is how things are for the most part, we often tend to cling to music from our past.

BTW, I like all kinds of music, it's why I underlined dancing, I don't care to dance to all kinds of music, but I enjoy listening to just about everything. :)
 
Miserable people come in all ages. I try to be myself, and not get hung up on age. Being around people the same age is not always the most interesting mix....at ANY age. My whole life, I have always enjoyed being around "old people" as they used to be called. They seemed more interesting. As we age, that "pool" is getting smaller.:) The nursing home my Dad's Aunt moved to used to have "Lutheran Old Peoples Home" outside in 2 foot plywood letters. ...wouldn't fly today!:)

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Not 74 yet but say what I want in a nice way and get looks because most see me as a baby as far as looks go and that is because I have no wrinkles . I love challenging someone with, I'm older than you. then I get get a no way and I respond way. I also have a wicked sense of humor and not backing down from CEO types, one even said I could fire you , I responded please do His repose Not so fast young lady. They have no idea I'm older and get away with so much . I'm having fun with it

I hang out with anyone alert, funny and still breathing
 
AprilT said:
Maybe not to some, but, I guarantee if everyone on this board were to list what's on their playlist, someone not knowing about the makeup of this site could put them in an age category to some degree, excluding those that just listen to classical and show tunes primarily. And that's not a bad thing, it just is how things are for the most part, we often tend to cling to music from our past.

BTW, I like all kinds of music, it's why I underlined dancing, I don't care to dance to all kinds of music, but I enjoy listening to just about everything. :)
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In the Whole Foods grocery store where I shop their sound system plays greatest hits of the '60's and early '70's all the time. I dance in the aisles as the Buckinghams rock out to "Kind of a Drag", which is I'm sure why Whole Foods plays this Boomer music to please us hoping we'll buy more. I'm not sure that I buy more necessarily but I sure do enjoy listening and dancing a bit.

And this is what I meant in my post about feeling young and being young. Dancing in the aisles unselfconciously in a store. Why not? It's spontaneous, it's joyous and it's not hurting anyone and it make me feel like I'm 11 again.
 
GeorgiaXplant said:
I have no idea how 73 is supposed to act so I just am. Anyway, soon to be 74...and have no idea how 74 is supposed to act, either! One thing I discovered, though, is that with a head full of silver hair I can get away with saying pretty much whatever comes to mind (although I wouldn't say anything to hurt anybody's feelings or insult anybody). Other than that, game on!
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Im 77 and we're at that age when we say "it just a number and doesnt mean a damn thing to me".:D
 
chic said:
In the Whole Foods grocery store where I shop their sound system plays greatest hits of the '60's and early '70's all the time. I dance in the aisles as the Buckinghams rock out to "Kind of a Drag", which is I'm sure why Whole Foods plays this Boomer music to please us hoping we'll buy more. I'm not sure that I buy more necessarily but I sure do enjoy listening and dancing a bit.

And this is what I meant in my post about feeling young and being young. Dancing in the aisles unselfconciously in a store. Why not? It's spontaneous, it's joyous and it's not hurting anyone and it make me feel like I'm 11 again.
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:yougogirl: LOL!
 
Sometimes I see Ladies who are so Lady Like I would love to be like them. Other times I would love nothing better than go to a park and swing like a 7 year old. Some way I have found myself as neither. I recently colored my hair and started wearing makeup, lost weight (not intentionally) , found shopping to be a blast.(With 4 kids and a job, never had time nor money before) But now I need a girlfriend (hubby is not the same) to kick off my shoes and giggle with. But everyone seems so busy with family. Any suggestions?
 

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