Seniors...Do You Think The Way You Did When You Were Young?

SeaBreeze

SeaBreeze

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Do you think the same way as when you were younger? I do! I'm not talking about things I've learned over time, I just mean that I am very much the same person as when I was younger. Only thing changing is my mirror image. I'm still very youthful in my mind, and enjoy much of the same things I did in my younger days.

I thought that when I became a senior, that my mind would also think in an elderly way. I'm not finding that, I have to look in the mirror to remind myself that I'm as old as I am...how about you? :eek:ld:
 
I know I like all the same music that I did as a teen and young adult, and have a lighthearted attitude that was never lost with aging. When I was young, it seemed that the adults were much more somber than I.
 
I think that pretty much my character was molded by the time that I was in my teens; and in many ways , I am still the same basic person that I always have been.
I have learned from experience to make better decisions, and understand what my limits are; but as far as liking the same things that I did when I was young, pretty much I still like the same kind of music, enjoy doing the same things (even if I don't still do them, I still want to), and like the same kind of friends.
When I was growing up, I thought my parents knew everything, and I really didn't question anything they told me. Then, I got married, and discovered that I needed to make my own decisions, and set my own boundaries in life.
Most of the time, I still think like the younger me did, and also have to be reminded by looking in the mirror that I am almost 70 now.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Do you think the same way as when you were younger? I do! I'm not talking about things I've learned over time, I just mean that I am very much the same person as when I was younger. Only thing changing is my mirror image. I'm still very youthful in my mind, and enjoy much of the same things I did in my younger days.

I thought that when I became a senior, that my mind would also think in an elderly way. I'm not finding that, I have to look in the mirror to remind myself that I'm as old as I am...how about you? :eek:ld:
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I say I'm a senior, and not ashamed to tell my age, but I wonder sometimes if I'm reminding myself, LOL! I don't feel much dif. then when I was 17, only physically, I know some things I can't do anymore. I see cute, new styles but know they would look silly on a woman my age. I think we grow older in years, and gain wisdom (hopefully) learn new things all the time, but we are still that person. Oh, except I don't want to party all the time, which I did then. I guess that's the physical thing too, lol;)
 
Yeah, Nwlady, I have no desire at all to party anymore. I'm not ashamed to tell my age either, just happy to be still alive and kickin' at 61, and in pretty good health. I always connected pretty well with the younger people when I was working, just like one of their friends as far as conversations, etc.
 
I find it funny that my children are surprised that their children will talk to me for hours, and will even come back after everyone else has left, to continue our conversation. Sometimes they'll come just to bounce ideas around. I think it's because we don't have to do the parent thing with them, and that puts us in a more balanced setting.
 
I guess if we're talking about basic personality then no, mine hasn't changed either.

The little off-shoots of that personality, though - they've changed a lot. Things like trusting people, or liking big cities, or partying, or buying anything that catches my eye - those days are pretty much over for me now, I've done a 180 on them. And I don't really miss them all that much.

But alcohol, cannabis, driving fast, skydiving, scuba diving, women, pepperoni pizza - even though I don't partake as much (or at all) as I used to, I still get my vicarious thrills just remembering them. I just seem to "tsk, tsk" a lot more now when I see others doing those things.

It ain't easy being a monk. :rolleyes:
 
Ina said:
I find it funny that my children are surprised that their children will talk to me for hours, and will even come back after everyone else has left, to continue our conversation. Sometimes they'll come just to bounce ideas around. I think it's because we don't have to do the parent thing with them, and that puts us in a more balanced setting.
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It's great that they want to talk to you Ina, and bounce ideas around...that's awesome! I was like that with younger people at work, they liked to talk to me and ask advice, despite a gap in age. We don't have any children, so not around them very much.

SifuPhil said:
I guess if we're talking about basic personality then no, mine hasn't changed either.

The little off-shoots of that personality, though - they've changed a lot. Things like trusting people, or liking big cities, or partying, or buying anything that catches my eye - those days are pretty much over for me now, I've done a 180 on them. And I don't really miss them all that much.
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Being from the big cold city myself, my mother always taught me not to trust strangers as a child. When I became older and was on my own, I decided I would be trusting of people, they didn't seem to be that bad at all. Well, I'm realizing what my mother meant, and now I don't trust people very much, they have to gain my trust.

I never really liked the big city or partying that much, so I don't miss any of that. Never bought things that caught my eye, never had that much money to throw away...luckily I never developed expensive tastes...simple was good for me, still is.

Pretty much in casual jeans, no fancy jewelry, etc., just as I was as a teenager.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Do you think the same way as when you were younger? I do! I'm not talking about things I've learned over time, I just mean that I am very much the same person as when I was younger. Only thing changing is my mirror image. I'm still very youthful in my mind, and enjoy much of the same things I did in my younger days.

I thought that when I became a senior, that my mind would also think in an elderly way. I'm not finding that, I have to look in the mirror to remind myself that I'm as old as I am...how about you? :eek:ld:
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Oh no, I am different in many ways though of course have certain same aspects. It has nothing to do with being "old" it has more to do with exposure to different life experiences and wisdom (hopefully) gained. It's called maturity.

And the longer you live, the more you learn or should which contributes to a different world and personal view in my opinion.

I have the enthusiasm still of my youth, but a more balanced outlook I would say. And my idealistic nature has remained intact.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Yeah, Nwlady, I have no desire at all to party anymore. I'm not ashamed to tell my age either, just happy to be still alive and kickin' at 61, and in pretty good health. I always connected pretty well with the younger people when I was working, just like one of their friends as far as conversations, etc.
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Yes, my partying days are pretty much over. I do meet my old buddies for a brew or two at the local pub. But I don't count that as partying. But my overall attitude is pretty much the same as when I was young. I rarely hurt so I can still do most everything I enjoyed doing when I was young. So that has made my attitude and thinking remain pretty consistent over the years.
 
In some ways I do and in some I don't. I remember in my 20s staying up all night and going out dancing until the bars closed and it is not something I wish to do now. My idea of fun has changed, I think as you age your taste for life is more sophisticated - hormones no longer control your weekends (at least mine did).
 
As a kid and teen I went where ever the wind blew me, I never gave much thought to anything. Now I have to ponder
on every little decision I make.....
I always look for the consequences of my actions.
 
LittleJ said:
As a kid and teen I went where ever the wind blew me, I never gave much thought to anything. Now I have to ponder
on every little decision I make.....
I always look for the consequences of my actions.
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this sounds very familiar lj and I wanted to say I grew up seeing a lot of that flag. I think my mom and grandmother missed Victoria so much (both raised there). I don't know all the whys they came South to Portland, then on down to Roseburg where I live now, but I heard a lot of "the Maple-leaf forever" :)
 
Once, on LSD . . . yeah, I tried it (explains a lot doesn't it . . .) and am glad I did whether anyone likes it or not or understands it! . . . I was talking to a friend and said something about, "When I was seven years old . . ." and suddenly WAS that little boy! The entire experience of being ME at that age filled me with such beautiful realization. It all came rushing back in a wave of joy. So, yes, I am still who I was when I was young. It is all still inside me. But, do I think the same? With so many years gone by and so many varied good and bad experiences, probably not exactly. That precious innocence is certainly lost...
 
That Guy said:
Once, on LSD . . . yeah, I tried it (explains a lot doesn't it . . .) and am glad I did whether anyone likes it or not or understands it! . . . I was talking to a friend and said something about, "When I was seven years old . . ." and suddenly WAS that little boy! The entire experience of being ME at that age filled me with such beautiful realization. It all came rushing back in a wave of joy. So, yes, I am still who I was when I was young. It is all still inside me. But, do I think the same? With so many years gone by and so many varied good and bad experiences, probably not exactly. That precious innocence is certainly lost...
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this was a good read TG, thanks for sharing it, Denise
 
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