Getting old is great!
From what I'm reading, people are pretty unhappy about getting old. Well, I don't want to sounds all contrary but I'm loving it.
I'm the ripe old age of 37, but I've never had so much fun in my life. I'm at a point when my career allows me to have a couple of months off a year, I've been travelling more than I've ever done, my palate is sufficiently mature that I no longer think rice and brown sauce sandwiches is the height of good living, and since stopping smoking and taking up yoga I feel younger than I did through my 20's when I smoked 30 a day. Not being afraid to speak my opinion to whoever, instead of shinking off into the corner in a dope haze, is such a good thing. I love speaking to Police Officers, they're so young and cute, it's like being told off by a toddler.
Ok, my gradually growing bald spot could be a concern, but feck it, I can't do owt about it. Anyway, hats are in for 2012.
So yeah, I may have more grey in my beard than I used to, I do sometimes need a nice sit down, and my reactions at first person shooters are a little slower, but the benefits far outweigh any issues.

The reason? I have no kids. Just say no.

PS - The above may be bollocks. I'm off to Sonar in Barcelona next weekend, if the young 'uns having fun wind me up too much and all the fun breaks me, then can I join your "I'm old and miserable" gang, it all sounds rather cosy?
( gadjie, Thu 7 Jun 2012, 21:17, 2 replies)

37 is old?
( enoughblueskyforsailorstrousers, Thu 7 Jun 2012, 21:36, closed)

Ha! This is pretty much me.
*smug mode on*

I'm 36, fitter than i've ever been mainly due to stopping smoking a year ago (surprisingly easy to do as well) and doing weights and cardio 3 or 4 times a week for the last 4 years.

I don't have kids. Luckily I'm not going bald or grey. I have a decent job which means enough disposable income for me to enjoy a month in Goa every Christmas.

No sir. No complaints from me. Looking forward to diving around a volleyball court with the young uns and beating em.

Life's what you make it. Accidentally, I made mine not bad.

*smug mode off*

Fucking Government haven't a clue ever higher taxes price inflation blah blah and etc.
( underpont making all kinds-a-gains, Fri 8 Jun 2012, 14:38, closed)