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re: Being hit with a lot of nostalgia this week
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:41 am to SidewalkTiger
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:41 am to SidewalkTiger
I'm almost 37 and it sucks.
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Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:43 am to Sidicous
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Imagine how my 92 year old Aunt feels. I talked to her the other day and she commented that she has to renew her drivers license her next birthday early next year and how it will be her last time to renew.
This is another thing I've thought about often, it being the "last time" to buy a car, or do this or that. It's also sad to see older folks start to sell of possessions to "prepare" for the end.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:44 am to Sus-Scrofa
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Not to salt a wound, but you’re at the age where it feels like someone hits the fast forward button on your life. You’ll wake up tomorrow being 41 and be like WTF?
I think it really started flying around the time I turned 25, I'm not sure why it works that way but it sucks. I've really tried to start living in the moment more lately and not wasting so much time on my phone.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:45 am to SidewalkTiger
I'm soon to be 72 and there are times I think back to my much younger days and in the end it is mostly just looking through the proverbial "Rose Colored Glasses" where I remember only the good times and not the struggles that made me what I am today.
Bottom line, I keep the nostalgia in perspective like when I think about getting into the Saenger Theater for first run feature films in the mid 60's for $1 and spend $1.50 at the concession stand for popcorn, large drink and a couple candy bars............................reality is, I was making all of $1.25 an hour at my menial job at the time------------and there's the perspective.
Bottom line, I keep the nostalgia in perspective like when I think about getting into the Saenger Theater for first run feature films in the mid 60's for $1 and spend $1.50 at the concession stand for popcorn, large drink and a couple candy bars............................reality is, I was making all of $1.25 an hour at my menial job at the time------------and there's the perspective.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:47 am to SidewalkTiger
Youth is wasted on the young.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:47 am to gumbo2176
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I'm soon to be 72 and there are times I think back to my much younger days and in the end it is mostly just looking through the proverbial "Rose Colored Glasses" where I remember only the good times and not the struggles that made me what I am today.
Bottom line, I keep the nostalgia in perspective like when I think about getting into the Saenger Theater for first run feature films in the mid 60's for $1 and spend $1.50 at the concession stand for popcorn, large drink and a couple candy bars............................reality is, I was making all of $1.25 an hour at my menial job at the time------------and there's the perspective.
This is good advice and so true, it's interesting that we tend to gold plate the memories rather than dwell on the bad parts (usually).
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:47 am to SidewalkTiger
Dear FB,
On the occasion of my youngest daughter’s 21st birthday all I can say is …tears and lots of them. Where did the time go? How come I can still feel their energy as I go through my day, even though they are miles away? Why is being a Dad the best thing ever? What else is close?
Your Humble Pimpness
On the occasion of my youngest daughter’s 21st birthday all I can say is …tears and lots of them. Where did the time go? How come I can still feel their energy as I go through my day, even though they are miles away? Why is being a Dad the best thing ever? What else is close?
Your Humble Pimpness
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:50 am to Lsupimp
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Where did the time go?
What it all boils down to. The days are long but the years are short.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:59 am to SidewalkTiger
Damn you sound like a woman
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:02 am to SidewalkTiger
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It's also sad to see older folks start to sell of possessions to "prepare" for the end.
I already started this process by handing down my firearms to my cousins since I will never be able to get out and wander the woods and fields again.
Since the thieves/vandals destroyed my home while I was incapacitated across the state, I no longer have any possessions to liquidate. Everything I own except for 2 pc’s fits in the small 2nd bedroom closet and a 2 drawer nightstand.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:04 am to SidewalkTiger
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I'm not sure what I miss about it so much. On paper, everything is MUCH better in my life now, financially, emotionally, relationships, etc. It makes no sense.
Just know, it gets much, much worse from here. I have not found any year that was better than the ones before.
This post was edited on 9/19/24 at 9:05 am
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:13 am to Spaceman Spiff
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Wait until you get older and the loved ones start falling. It gets worse.
Growing up, you look at your parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts and you think they are smart and strong and will be there forever. Then as you get older, they get older and frail and pass on, and you realize that your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews now see you as the smart, strong one who they think will be around forever. It can be humbling and depressing, yet at the same time it can help you get a grip on your own mortality and help you focus on the important things in life, and not give a shite about the small, stupid things that would have otherwise bothered you.
This post was edited on 9/19/24 at 9:16 am
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:32 am to SidewalkTiger
Good God Man! Get a grip. I just turned 83 last week. I have no sympathy for your pining for your "youth".
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:37 am to blueridgeTiger
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Good God Man! Get a grip. I just turned 83 last week. I have no sympathy for your pining for your "youth".
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:49 am to TheFonz
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Growing up, you look at your parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts and you think they are smart and strong and will be there forever. Then as you get older, they get older and frail and pass on, and you realize that your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews now see you as the smart, strong one who they think will be around forever. It can be humbling and depressing, yet at the same time it can help you get a grip on your own mortality and help you focus on the important things in life, and not give a shite about the small, stupid things that would have otherwise bothered you.
Everything said there is truth. At 71, I've buried many of my older relatives over the years and have nieces, nephews, my own kids now adults, many who still think of me as that down to earth, strong uncle they can count on if needed.
I can feel the age catching up with me more so now than ever before in my lifetime with more aches, pains and not as much stamina to grind away all day long like I once did.
Can't stop the wheels of time as long as you're on the top side of the earth.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:50 am to SidewalkTiger
Check back after your balls drop, Nancy.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 9:56 am to SidewalkTiger
Its good to look back, no doubt.
But life moves forward and its important to orient yourself in that direction.
Looking back used to keep me awake at night. Now its the future.
But life moves forward and its important to orient yourself in that direction.
Looking back used to keep me awake at night. Now its the future.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 10:17 am to SidewalkTiger
Well, baw, the past is hardly as good as you remember. The future will never meet your expectations. 31 is a great place to be. Enjoy!
Posted on 9/19/24 at 10:22 am to SidewalkTiger
Ina better situation, but that comes with more obligations… mortgage, kids, wife, etc.
At 21 you were probably free as a bird… loose your jih, no big deal, take a few months to find another one. Do it now and your life changes dramatically.
I’m 42- my dad died 2 years ago today at 64( and the two previous generation males died around the same age).. hoping I beat them, but if not I got about 25 ish years left.
Enjoy it- it flies by! Kids grow up fast (my oldest is 20, youngest 14). No more dance or cheer practices to take her too, and I’m dreading the day there are no more practices and games to watch him.
At 21 you were probably free as a bird… loose your jih, no big deal, take a few months to find another one. Do it now and your life changes dramatically.
I’m 42- my dad died 2 years ago today at 64( and the two previous generation males died around the same age).. hoping I beat them, but if not I got about 25 ish years left.
Enjoy it- it flies by! Kids grow up fast (my oldest is 20, youngest 14). No more dance or cheer practices to take her too, and I’m dreading the day there are no more practices and games to watch him.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 10:22 am to SidewalkTiger
The older you get, the less you will give a shite about hanging out with 19-21 year olds.
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