How do you know when you are getting older? - Page 19

Kobi · 12-31-2011, 10:56 AM

You know you are getting older when you set the alarm clock on New Years Eve to awaken you when the ball in Times Square is beginning to drop.

And when the alarm starts ringing, you turn it off, having forgotten why you set it in the first place.

Massive · 12-31-2011, 06:38 PM

When you have to check what year it is when you're signing something, and you still get it wrong!

girl_dee · 12-31-2011, 07:18 PM

When it's 8pm and you are fighting to stay awake after watching a Pixar movie and it's New Years Eve!

Lazy Daze · 12-31-2011, 07:22 PM

When you opt to stay in on New Years because you are both too tired to get changed, let alone drive somewhere!

we will be spending ours at home, safe n sound

Library_girl · 12-31-2011, 07:28 PM

When you are asked for ID at the grocery and you have no idea why, because you forgot that you bought wine. (Then you are so happy to have been "carded" at your age.)

Heavenleahangel · 12-31-2011, 07:46 PM

For me, I realized I am getting older when my plans to go out for the evening include a nap and perhaps an energy drink afterwards!

scootebaby · 12-31-2011, 08:05 PM

you're not as nice as you used to be

you have to take a nap to be sure you can be awake at midnight to ring in the New Year

your tolerance level for crap is zero

when u have to pee--u have to pee NOW!!!

Venus007 · 12-31-2011, 09:34 PM

When you and your partner work in stretching and warming up with your foreplay.

OS Butch · 12-31-2011, 09:54 PM

When you are looking at the clock and think only 1 hour and 7 minutes to Happy New Year!

OS Butch · 12-31-2011, 11:23 PM

Happy New Year East Coast!

MissItalianDiva · 01-01-2012, 02:43 AM

When two drinks has me staggering! Happy New Years everyone!

Rook · 01-06-2012, 08:06 PM

When you'd rather curl up in blankets , watch what some folks seem to NOW enjoy call a Classic, than dress up and paint the town Pink with ur Buddiez......

Massive · 01-08-2012, 09:38 PM

When you fall asleep in your armchair either reading a book, or watching tv and you wake yourself up snoring really loudly ... and usually confused about what sound it was that you heard

tapu · 01-08-2012, 10:37 PM

Babes you date make a point to tell you that they "don't think age matters."

SweetJane · 01-08-2012, 11:59 PM

Sometimes age doesn't matter....hmmm?

dixie · 01-09-2012, 01:02 AM

The older I get the less bullshit I'm willing to tolerate. Simple as that.

tapu · 01-09-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetJane

Sometimes age doesn't matter....hmmm?

If they need to make that point, then it matters--at least to them. Or so goes my reasoning....

foxyshaman · 01-09-2012, 01:11 PM

When I was younger, I never fit in. I used to be quite bothered by that. I was a very shy kid, whose family was gossiped about quite a bit. We lived in a very small community, and we were not Catholic or Ukranian. Tsk tsk!!

I grew up feeling inadequate because I was an outsider, the outcast.

As I got older I started to see the larger picture, and where our tribe sits in that framework. In today's world, that means sorting through all the cultural pressures brought to bear on women, men, and those not wholly in either camp. I became more comfortable with who I am and what I am all about. Or well, starting to figure out what I am all about.

I realized you can't see that clearly unless you are outside of society, and stepping outside is not something done lightly...because you can't go back. Growing up I saw many things that outraged me, made me profoundly uncomfortable, and after that the shoes of "normal" never fit again. It is a "higher" perspective - not in the sense of being more morally elevated, but in the sense of being someone perched in a high place, seeing farther, looking at the people walking down the narrow road and seeing only what is in front of them, and knowing what is coming before they do.

As I get older I am much more comfortable being outside. Much more comfortable looking for what others do not see. Looking deeply into myself and helping others do the same, but only when asked to. When I was younger I wanted everyone to come to my "house". Slowly, I understood that the only people who come are those who follow their own lead to get there.

As I age I keep my grandmother's wise counsel - "save your breath to cool your porridge". I had to learn what she meant. I don't offer my opinion much anymore. Unless I am asked. I am very comfortable in these shoes. And that was no easy accomplishment.

WomenMoveMe · 01-09-2012, 01:27 PM

When you bend down to tie your shoe...and look around for whatever else you can do while you are down there.

Kobi · 01-21-2012, 02:29 PM

When the first significant snow of the season hits and instead of keeping track of the deteriorating conditions and plotting your shoveling strategy, you check the forecast for the next warm up.....sunny tomorrow....good.....50's on Monday.....even better.......if the snow is still there on Tuesday......I'll deal with it.

12-31-2011, 06:38 PM	#362
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12-31-2011, 07:46 PM	#366
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12-31-2011, 10:56 AM	#361
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12-31-2011, 07:18 PM	#363
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12-31-2011, 08:05 PM	#367
scootebaby Timed Out How Do You Identify?: yes dear Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south florida Posts: 2,494 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,264 Thanked 6,737 Times in 1,777 Posts Rep Power: 0	you're not as nice as you used to be you have to take a nap to be sure you can be awake at midnight to ring in the New Year your tolerance level for crap is zero when u have to pee--u have to pee NOW!!!

12-31-2011, 09:54 PM	#369
OS Butch Member How Do You Identify?: Butch-BLW Preferred Pronoun?: Default-She Relationship Status: Closed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 636 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 488 Thanked 1,378 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 12988704	When you are looking at the clock and think only 1 hour and 7 minutes to Happy New Year! __________________ You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I'll always love you. ~Tinkerbell~

12-31-2011, 11:23 PM	#370
OS Butch Member How Do You Identify?: Butch-BLW Preferred Pronoun?: Default-She Relationship Status: Closed Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 636 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 488 Thanked 1,378 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 12988704	Happy New Year East Coast! __________________ You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I'll always love you. ~Tinkerbell~

01-01-2012, 02:43 AM	#371
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Massive Member How Do You Identify?: Trans man Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: not looking Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern England Posts: 945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,669 Thanked 2,383 Times in 765 Posts Rep Power: 17762095	When you fall asleep in your armchair either reading a book, or watching tv and you wake yourself up snoring really loudly ... and usually confused about what sound it was that you heard __________________ You may not be able to choose your bio-family, but you can choose your Family

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01-08-2012, 11:59 PM	#375
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dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,383 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	The older I get the less bullshit I'm willing to tolerate. Simple as that.

01-09-2012, 01:11 PM	#378
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Wearing my own shoes When I was younger, I never fit in. I used to be quite bothered by that. I was a very shy kid, whose family was gossiped about quite a bit. We lived in a very small community, and we were not Catholic or Ukranian. Tsk tsk!! I grew up feeling inadequate because I was an outsider, the outcast. As I got older I started to see the larger picture, and where our tribe sits in that framework. In today's world, that means sorting through all the cultural pressures brought to bear on women, men, and those not wholly in either camp. I became more comfortable with who I am and what I am all about. Or well, starting to figure out what I am all about. I realized you can't see that clearly unless you are outside of society, and stepping outside is not something done lightly...because you can't go back. Growing up I saw many things that outraged me, made me profoundly uncomfortable, and after that the shoes of "normal" never fit again. It is a "higher" perspective - not in the sense of being more morally elevated, but in the sense of being someone perched in a high place, seeing farther, looking at the people walking down the narrow road and seeing only what is in front of them, and knowing what is coming before they do. As I get older I am much more comfortable being outside. Much more comfortable looking for what others do not see. Looking deeply into myself and helping others do the same, but only when asked to. When I was younger I wanted everyone to come to my "house". Slowly, I understood that the only people who come are those who follow their own lead to get there. As I age I keep my grandmother's wise counsel - "save your breath to cool your porridge". I had to learn what she meant. I don't offer my opinion much anymore. Unless I am asked. I am very comfortable in these shoes. And that was no easy accomplishment. __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

01-09-2012, 01:27 PM	#379
WomenMoveMe Member How Do You Identify?: I just wander about and be! Relationship Status: Caution: Dead End Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 561 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 2,100 Times in 417 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Getting older... When you bend down to tie your shoe...and look around for whatever else you can do while you are down there.

01-21-2012, 02:29 PM	#380
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,636 Times in 7,642 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	When the first significant snow of the season hits and instead of keeping track of the deteriorating conditions and plotting your shoveling strategy, you check the forecast for the next warm up.....sunny tomorrow....good.....50's on Monday.....even better.......if the snow is still there on Tuesday......I'll deal with it.