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What is 'old'?
What does age mean to you?
Is it the thing that decides what we can and can't do or is it an artificial barrier we put up ourselves?
Obviously, physical ageing will allow us to do things we couldn't before and then limit our bodies as we grow older. But do we naturally grow old mentally or are there external factors that have to be in place?
People say 'act your age' or 'older and wiser' but neither of these are necessarily true.
Also, is 'middle aged' just an arbitrary label or is it based on anything material?
Food for thought.
What does age mean to you?
Is it the thing that decides what we can and can't do or is it an artificial barrier we put up ourselves?
Obviously, physical ageing will allow us to do things we couldn't before and then limit our bodies as we grow older. But do we naturally grow old mentally or are there external factors that have to be in place?
People say 'act your age' or 'older and wiser' but neither of these are necessarily true.
Also, is 'middle aged' just an arbitrary label or is it based on anything material?
Food for thought.
What is 'old'?
What does age mean to you?
Is it the thing that decides what we can and can't do or is it an artificial barrier we put up ourselves?
Obviously, physical ageing will allow us to do things we couldn't before and then limit our bodies as we grow older. But do we naturally grow old mentally or are there external factors that have to be in place?
People say 'act your age' or 'older and wiser' but neither of these are necessarily true.
Also, is 'middle aged' just an arbitrary label or is it based on anything material?
Food for thought.
What does age mean to you?
Is it the thing that decides what we can and can't do or is it an artificial barrier we put up ourselves?
Obviously, physical ageing will allow us to do things we couldn't before and then limit our bodies as we grow older. But do we naturally grow old mentally or are there external factors that have to be in place?
People say 'act your age' or 'older and wiser' but neither of these are necessarily true.
Also, is 'middle aged' just an arbitrary label or is it based on anything material?
Food for thought.
Age is just a number. That is all :-) I'm still 7 years old at heart.
Sonic Chris wrote:
Age is just a number.
It may just be a number but it becomes a very important number when you are applying for jobs ... even though it's not a legal requirement to initially declare it in such circumstances.
Age is just a number.
It may just be a number but it becomes a very important number when you are applying for jobs ... even though it's not a legal requirement to initially declare it in such circumstances.
Well what age is to me and what it is to society are two completely different things.
Age seems meaningless in its most basic form as a number on a spreadsheet or document. It becomes important relative to the lifestyle and personal experiences of the person it has been attached to.
Age is as relevant as you wish it to be.
For example, I reached an age at which I no longer felt comfortable having hair down to my belt, earrings in both ears and wearing skin tight jeans. (many would say that's a good thing!)
I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
On the other hand, much of my life is unchanged, regardless of age, and will most likely remain so.
For example, I reached an age at which I no longer felt comfortable having hair down to my belt, earrings in both ears and wearing skin tight jeans. (many would say that's a good thing!)
I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
On the other hand, much of my life is unchanged, regardless of age, and will most likely remain so.
chasfh wrote:
I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
And here's me thinking that we were 'kindred spirits' ;¬) I drive at whatever speed I think fits the situation, in my slippers aswell, but the hair has left of it's own accord and the bus pass has been promised shortly :¬)
I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
And here's me thinking that we were 'kindred spirits' ;¬) I drive at whatever speed I think fits the situation, in my slippers aswell, but the hair has left of it's own accord and the bus pass has been promised shortly :¬)
DL wrote:
chasfh wrote:
[i]I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
And here's me thinking that we were 'kindred spirits' ;¬) I drive at whatever speed I think fits the situation, in my slippers aswell, but the hair has left of it's own accord and the bus pass has been promised shortly :¬)[/i]
I'm sure my Missus has got the slippers ready..
Haven't as yet acquired much of a taste for gardening though.
chasfh wrote:
[i]I also hope to reach the age at which it's acceptable for me to drive everywhere at 40 MPH regardless of the speed limit, which will doubtless be the same point at which I can get on a bus to town wearing my slippers.
And here's me thinking that we were 'kindred spirits' ;¬) I drive at whatever speed I think fits the situation, in my slippers aswell, but the hair has left of it's own accord and the bus pass has been promised shortly :¬)[/i]
I'm sure my Missus has got the slippers ready..
Haven't as yet acquired much of a taste for gardening though.
chasfh wrote:
Haven't as yet acquired much of a taste for gardening though.
Don't fret chas ... it comes with age haha :¬D At least it's an escape route, especially the 'shed'! ;¬)
Haven't as yet acquired much of a taste for gardening though.
Don't fret chas ... it comes with age haha :¬D At least it's an escape route, especially the 'shed'! ;¬)