Getting older

[rover330]

I'll be 48 in March, positive things are that as I've gotten older, there are things that used to bother me that don't as much anymore. I don't go around trying to change people as much as I used to, I more let things and people be... the only person I can change is me. My temper is a lot more even keeled, things that used to make me about stroke out, I take in stride now.

There are a lot of mistakes I've made, and terribly painful consequences for them, that I don't believe I'll repeat. I'm sure I'll make more, but, there's a lot of pain in the past that is in the past. I've learned not to be so harsh on other people, and just as importantly, not to be so harsh on myself.

I also have aches and pains I didn't used to. My memory isn't what it used to be. I can't throw off a hangover like I used to.

Back at the height of AIDS during the 80s, I lost so many people I knew in their mid 20s - and I was promiscuous as hell back in those days. For whatever reason, I'm pushing 50 and I'm still here. For that, I am grateful. Know a lot of people not with us anymore who would have given anything to be pushing 50.

[AquaKnight]

I want to embrace getting older. I'm excited to see how i keep up looks wise in the future. I think it's pretty hott to see older guys who take care of themselves. I would like to be one of those guys.

[rover330]

we all have to deal with it man

be glad you lived that long

chalk it up to experience.... now people will be asking you for advice..., and you'll be saying, back in my day, we...

course, back in those days...

just teasing man

[azulai]

This Tuesday, December 11th, I will be turning 27 years young! In honor of that I want to hear from everyone who wants to share.

What do you think about getting older? What have been some of your worst moments and what have been your best moments? Do you fear getting older or do you embrace it?

Let us know!

Belated Happy Birthday!

Each year is a stepping stone for me, so I welcome getting older as part of the journey I'm on.

My worse moments were during my teenage years. I went through a lot of anger, directed it at myself and kind of got a little self-destructive there.

My best moments were kind of kicking myself in the ass and getting my act together. Getting accepted to my university with a full scholarship, coming out to my dad and him being 100% supportive, meeting my bf, and the first time my bf told me he loved me.