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I have had a lot of fun reading your post, I have just entered the third age and I admit that despite I train my body regularly, the years don't pass in vain, but my spirit is still young and I hope it always keep like this. 🌼

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When I was younger in high school tiny waist. 3 children later not small anymore. We are not teenagers anymore. I do not exercise ( had tread mill) not for me. I like to cook,maybe downfall. No one has to tell me I need to lose weight,I know I do. . Oh well I am happy at 77 and alive. Thank you fir sharing.

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Susie We are in the same boat I am 2 years older than you . I still go to the pool to do aqua yoga.Cheers

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I suspect your friend, V, was smiling at every sip of secret Pepsi ;)

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Ha Ha! She was probably covering God's eyes.

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That was perfect! I could feel my smile widening across my face as I was reading your words ! Thanks for turning that smile into a joyful chuckle as I kept reading!

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I had accepted it long time ago.As we age everything changes in our body.(face,hands,neck,legs) sometimes I hate to face the mirror when I dress up to go to work or to go to church because I see my lines on my face.I used to dye my hair until I decided to stop.God created me this way I have to accept that these are all parts of life. I am now 79 soon the sun will be setting for me.As I continue to finish my life’s journey with the Lord I am trying to enjoy life.I go travel with my daughter while I can.We just came from Waikiki Honolulu and Australia.Jerusalem is in my bucket list.I want to be baptized in Jordan River b4 I turn 80. God willing.Only God knows what is next to come. Okay Jan thank you for sharing.

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Great attitude, Elisa! You sound as if you are really enjoying life. I can't wait to find out if you get to be baptized in the Jordan River. What an awesome goal!!!

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I will let you know Jan but there are lots of walking I might not be able to cope up.I bring my walker wherever I go though.My mobility is not fast anymore.I had a hip replacement (left and right).I am trying my best to enjoy anyway my daughter spoils me with traveling.Good luck to you Jan.

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Very funny piece! I have had to accept that I don't fit into the modern technological workplace anymore. Resigning myself to retirement and still in total shock and denial.

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Boy, Philip, I get how we don't fit into modern technology. It changes everyday!!! I was kinda depressed the year before I retired. And I didn't even have anything to be unhappy about. I was just kinda lost so I journaled everyday -- letters to God. I was so surprised when I realized "the party was over" & I should retire. It was like 1000 lb burden was lifted off my shoulders. I had always thought I'd die behind my desk; I loved teaching that much. Ha Ha! Retirement is wonderful though -- there will be so many wonderful, meaningful things for you to do -- things that require your skills & talents. Keep your eyes open... Good Luck!

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It's crazy! Fortunately, I got out of that job situation and am now free to think about what is next.

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Made my day!

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Great reflection, Jan! This really made me smile. I’ve had some issues with body image from the standpoint of an autoimmune issues that has aft joints and muscle mass. I believe I could exercise until “you know what freezes over to no avail!)🤣 Still knowing this I’ve struggled with the visuals this has left behind. I needed to smile and this was the ticket...thank-you! As Lucy posted this morning....I’ve survived 100% of my worst days so I keep I have to remember all my true blessings!!

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Hi Cindy ~ just remember the True You is on the inside wanting to really celebrate your courage & your survival. Let that Beautiful Spirit enjoy life. Here's a quote I carry in my purse because I get caught up on body image myself sometimes: "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, proclaiming, 'Wow, what a ride!'" xoxo

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Thank-you for your kind words.

I love that quote!! I’m still laughing. I wish you could know how much I needed a good laugh and the reminders today~ thank-you, Jan!

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Jan, I enjoyed this so much! Thanks for giving me a good laugh today.

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We men have much the same problems as you ladies. There comes a time we have to admit we no longer are comfortable in low slung two-seater sports cars. We constantly have to rethink our choice of hairstyles to accommodate the migration of hair follicles from our heads to our ears. One bright spot is that now bell-bottom t-shirts have now replaced bell-bottom pants. Laughter helps to ease the pain.

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Thanks, Roy, for commenting!!! Love to hear from you guys!!!

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Well that sure made me smile. When i think back to what I was like as a teenager I can say that I have definitely increased in size. At 75 I wouldn't want to go back to what I was then I would look as if I was terribly sick.

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Thanks Jan ,I had lots of fun reading your post . Love your writing :)

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Oh my goodness....so many things. Aging is not for the faint of heart. Why do I shuffle when I get out of bed in the morning? I've always had freckles, and now I have age spots? Why is there extra padding where I've not had it before? All the injuries I had from youth sports are now coming back to haunt me? I love your blog, Jan. Super relatable! Makes me smile.

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Cathey ~ Talk about age spots! Yikes! I've been a sun goddess all my life; first surrounding my self with aluminum wall-like things after covering myself in baby oil with iodine in it. Don't ever look up how to help crepey skin on the internet -- FB keeps showing me ads for wrinkle cream now. Kinda rubbing it in! Ha Ha!

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The things we did in our youth. Not saying they weren't worth it.....but just saying. I went to my senior prom as a lobster due to "tanning" before the dance. European mutts don't tan. Haha!

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Loved it jan! Ps… i might have buzzards in few years? 😆

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You made me laugh Jan thank you specially with the last comment about the butterfly. I to remember being young playing every sport from basketball volleyball softball football with my family before Thanksgiving. What it would look like seeing ourselves in a wheel chair or walker. I think back when, when I stated that to my mom she just laughed. I started thinking your only as old as your mind allows you to be. I’m working out eating right training for the Tough Mudder in August. Fitting into a two piece is not for me at least not now any way. Besides those two pieces are scary LOL. I am finally completely comfortable in my skin and doing what It takes to better myself for me. I’m not looking to be better then those that are different then me just small improvements and that’s it.

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Great attitude, Shari! Can't wait to hear about your Tough Mudder event in August. Just walking around the golf course is enough exercise for me now-a-days. ha ha! Can you imagine having to wear the volleyball shorts high school girls do today??? When I was in high school, we had matching gym suits. Oh man, that ages me. Here's to small improvements!!!

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Thanks Jan I’m excited and nervous a the same time. Our shorts for volleyball where a little longer than what they are now THANK THE LORD ha ha.now you bend over you can see everything nope not for me. How things have changed.

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Jan,Enjoyed that made me smile,so true Thank you take care

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