Live Your Life and Forget Your Age. Even if there are signs otherwise.
We’re becoming limited editions – increasingly valuable and slightly eccentric. Some days, we move like creaky antique chairs; other days, we feel like the life of the party (as long as the party ends by 8 PM). Aging isn’t for sissies, but it does come with some unexpected perks — like truly not caring what anyone thinks and finally buying pajamas you’re proud to be seen in.
Here are a few signs you might be entering the wonderful world of “seasoned living.”
- Where’s My…?
Keys? Glasses? That item you just had in your hand? Gone. Your short-term memory took early retirement, and now you spend half the day retracing your steps or asking the dog if he’s seen your purse. - Grunting and Groaning
A new sound emerges whenever you sit, stand, bend, or stretch. It’s not intentional — it’s just how your body communicates now. - Why Does This Hurt?
You wake up sore from sleeping. That’s it. That’s the story. - Google My Symptoms
You’ve gone down enough medical rabbit holes to qualify as an honorary WebMD contributor. You now have strong opinions about magnesium, turmeric, and compression socks. - Can You Repeat That, Please?
You realize you’re not hearing some things — not the TV, not the person in front of you, and not the young waiter mumbling with her head down. You ask people to repeat themselves, then still pretend you heard. (Hearing aids may be in our future). - Everything Feels Loud
You crave silence like it’s a luxury product. The TV, the blender, the neighbors’ kids — it’s all just too much. You now talk about the noise the way your parents did. (And rolled your eyes). - How Do I Turn This Off?
Technology can be a challenge. When your phone updates, nothing looks familiar. Your “smart” TV and dishwasher seem smarter than you. - Play That Old Song Again!
You don’t recognize anyone on the Billboard Top 100 and couldn’t care less. Give you some Motown, Fleetwood Mac, or big hair bands, and you’re golden. - You Love Gardening and Birds
You find joy in dirt, mulch, and debating the best time to prune your hydrangeas. And don’t even get started on hummingbirds — you have a whole feeder strategy. - You Care More About Animals Than Humans
People annoy you. Animals don’t. You’ll stop traffic for a stray dog but won’t answer your phone unless it’s one of your five favorite people. - Your “Give a Damn Meter” is Broken
You’ve run out of patience for drama, news coverage, and people who talk during movies. You want peace — and maybe a chocolate. - Comfy Clothes Only, Please
Elastic waistbands, soft layers, and anything labeled “stretch” now define your wardrobe. You still have corporate clothes, but you’re not sure why. - Your Pajamas Are More Designer Than Your Clothes
You’ve got a rotation of coordinated, seasonal loungewear — and it gets more compliments than anything you wore to work in your 30s. I prefer the term loungewear over pajamas; it sounds classier. - You’re on the Phone… Looking for Your Phone
You’ve called someone and are walking around the house looking for your phone — while holding the phone. You’ve searched your house while actively talking into it. You’re not alone. - Where Are My Glasses?
You own at least five pairs, yet they are never in the room you need them. You now keep glasses in the car, the bathroom, the kitchen, and your bathrobe pocket — just in case.
These signs might make us laugh (or groan), but they’re all part of the beautiful journey we’re on. Yes, we might search for our glasses while they’re perched on our heads or ask for help with the latest technology. But with each forgotten name and each new creak in our joints comes clarity about what truly matters in life.
Live your life. Forget your age.
Aging isn’t about fading. It’s about becoming sharper about what matters and letting go of everything that doesn’t. It’s about knowing yourself, laughing often, and ditching the pressure to be anyone else.
If you’re still laughing, you’re doing just fine. Now go put on your nice loungewear — you’ve earned them. Let me know your funny signs of aging.