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Now it's obvious that the days that I have left are less than the ones behind me I am becoming more scared of not being here at all and leaving my loved ones behind. My life seems to have gone by in a flash, there have been sensationally happy times and I would always describe myself as content but I can help occasionally focusing on missed opportunities and wishing that I could shake my younger self.

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Isn't it strange how many different names crop up when a prize is at stake! All these grandparents are missing out by not contributing to the day-to-day theads.
Gransnet has enriched my life, I urge you to give it a try, you never know, you might end up feeling the same. A warm welcome is always extended to any newer members.

Two good thing about being older are, I can float about in a kaftan and feathers all day and be eccentric. Another day I can take my computer back to factory settings, having the confidence to do both

I'm very happy being the person I have become as I have aged. I really wouldn't change any part of me, because it really doesn't matter all that much!

I like not feeling under all the pressure of trying to achieve in a career, trying to do the best as a mum, trying to run and a house and have a social life. To be able to rest and reflect, enjoy the small things and not stress about attaining the bigger things is liberating.

I feel fortunate to have been born when I was, to have had job security ( not many have today) and to have received my state pension and bus pass at 60. I am now able to travel on the bus for free, all over the country, visit my family, go on holiday and live to the full.

I feel I become more & more invisible as I get oldet. I feel that younger people assume that I am irrelevant to them.

What is getting older? It's not my mind that's for sure! Maybe my body has slowed but that is just natures way telling me to take time and enjoy what is around me!

I am happier, healthier and fitter than when I was working and constantly stressed out. As my DC live at a distance, I have made sure they know where all the important files and documents are in case I suddenly pop off - the possibility does have to be face but needn't rule your life.

Getting older? well its just a number to me, I only wish that I had the wisdom that I have now when I was younger but I know that that is not possible for without the experiences I would not be the person that I am today.

Every year when it's my birthday I'm grateful to have become another year older, as some people don;t get that oportunity.

I don't really feel old inside and I am trying not to limit my own thinking about what is possible - I could have another 25 years left so I don't want to waste it!!

I about about to enter my sixth decade, and to be honest I have never been happier. Feel great and love feeling comfortable in my own skin. Wouldn't want to be thirty again!

Remember, age is an attitude not a number, but what is my attitude to the hairs that dare to be suddenly sprouting on my chin?

I accept aging with a certain amount of curiousity and I don't fight against it. I'm happier now than at any other point in my life as I think I'm getting more focused on the important things in life!

In my head I'm still in my twenties...it's just a shame my body and birth certificate tell me otherwise!

Having had cancer 12 years ago. I am glad to be getting older I realise it's a privilege not offered to everyone. Life is a gift. Enjoy it

The older I get, the more I tend to look like my own father; and now, more often than not, I see him looking back at me when I look into a mirror.

The only problem I have with getting older is I am unable to share my more adult thoughts and nature with my parents. However I feel I can now be the person I always wished I had the time to be when I was working and bringing up a family , time to think,talk and pass the day sometimes doing very little.

Actually more happy in myself the older i get, more confident and able to deal with all life's problems in a more measured way

Much prefer being older, I don't have to worry as much about what other people think, and I've managed to stay fit & healthy which is a blessing.

I don't think about being older, age is just a number and I try to enjoy every day.

Now I'm older I love the fact that I no longer worry about what anyone thinks of me. The downside is not having the energy I used to have.

My family call me the oldest swinger (not in a kinky way I hasten to add) but I believe you're as young as you feel & in my mind I'm still in my twenties

I love it, my sons are plumbers and carpenters, so after years of them wrecking my house as kids, i only have to suggest a new kitchen and its done!