I am wondering how you are feeling? 

I live in Sarasota, and I feel young.  I think if I lived in New York City, I wouldn’t, I’d definitely feel older. 

How do I know that I am getting older?  There are signs.  I am now seeing the signs on a weekly basis.  

I am on the cusp of old as I put on my workout clothes and get my foot stuck in the pant leg.  As I try to get my foot to go through the leg and out the bottom, I tip over and fall onto my bed.  It is a good idea to get dressed while standing next to your bed.  Although, If the bed is on wheels you are out of luck.  I also would recommend cussing in your head or out loud if you live alone.  Cussing helps ease the frustration of aging.  I know I am now “not noticed by the younger generations.”  I am not invisible yet because I do get compliments on my eye glasses from young people.  I remember when other women would compliment my clothes daily.  Now, it is just here and there.  I realize part of the drop in compliments is because I wear the same clothes over and over again.  At 59, I have learned comfort is queen, not king.  I exercise by walking, fast.  Young people pass me and I speed up a little until I get that pain in my side, the same pain my mother used to get and complain about.  

I walk the Ringling Bridge in Sarasota.  The traffic is very heavy “in season.”  Hundreds of cars drive over the bridge in just one day, maybe thousands.  Not once, not even one time has a car honked at me.  Not once, has anyone yelled; “go cougar go.”  I know, I should be relieved, and truly I do feel more respected by the motorists.  I have also started to look at how women older than I dress.  I want to make sure I have a young vibe.  LOL!  I can’t even believe I just wrote those words; young vibe.  How self-centered can I be?  I tell myself it is most important to be happy in the skin you’re in…I am sure that was written by a young person. 

Young or Old I am happy to be 59 for 6 more months.  Big Smile.