posted August 18, 2008 10:41 AM         

I want to know 5 things:

1)How old are you? (you can be as general or as specific as you like.)
2)What have you outgrown or feel you should have by now?
3)What will you never be too old to do?
4)Give us an age-specific do or don't.
5)(BONUS!!) Give us a new rule for aging gracefully.

The purpose of this isn't to dwell on our limitations, but rather look at the ways we have grown and can continue to grow in the future.

I'll go first. Not because I have fantastic answers (I have no idea what I'm even going to say. That's why I started the thread!) But I'll go first because... well... it's only fair.

1) I'm almost 32.
2) I should have outgrown my need to explain myself to people.
3) I'll never be too old to think outside the box.
4) Women in your thirties: DO showcase the goodies, but remember that tasteful is sexy and a little goes a long way.
5) To grow gracefully, I think we should strive to be more patient with others with each passing year (including ourselves.)

posted August 18, 2008 11:28 AM         

1. I am 35

2. I have outgrown caring what people think..I worried alot about other's opinions especially in my 2o's..I hit 30 and since then, I live for what makes ME happy!!

3. I'll never be too old too... play with play-dough..with the kids of course, coloring, blowing the dandelion puffs and making wishes, whistling with a blade of grass, taking a buttercup to see if I like butter, rollerskating, raking the fall leaves then jumping in..(this irks my husband hehe) my list could on and on...

4. I'm going to agree with Future's answer about the age-related dress...I'm 35, and I know women who are my age and where their teen-age daughter's clothes..I think that is distastful...
As for an age specific do; keep an open mind to music, If my daughter wants to listen to something specific in the car, I let her put it on for a little while...and sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised how much I like some of the new stuff..

posted August 18, 2008 12:24 PM         

Isn't it remarkable how we are all around the same age, and we have similar journeys?

posted August 18, 2008 01:49 PM         

2. I should have outgrown adolescent emotions and attachments but I still feel 17 inside.

3. I will never be too old to PARTY

4. Don't date anyone more than 2 years younger when you're in your early 20s =/

posted August 19, 2008 06:21 AM         

Too old to feel obliged to conform to the paremeters of my upbringing. (It's hard to put what I mean here, so sorry if this doesn't make much sense)

I will never be too old to forget about things for a while and have a bit of fun, share a joke, flirt harmlessly.

DO AND DON'T

Women:

Don't cry and look pathetic to get your own way. It looks sillier the older you get.

Do make an effort to be competent and sensible. Everyone will respect you for it, and as you get older your self-esteem will suffer less when the interest you generate from being young and attractive starts to wane.

Men:

Don't stand leaning at the bar staring at the barmaid's breasts with your tongue hanging out. It looks sillier the older you get.

Do make an effort with manners and personal hygiene. We do notice, you know. No-one expects you to smell like a sweet-pea, but jeans need washing more than once a fortnight, that kind of thing. It is something I have had to point out to more than one friend wondering why he is still single.

TOP TIPS

Men:

Men going bald look better when they shave it off. Don't bother trying to hide it. You can be a slap-head and sexual dynamite, the evidence is everywhere.

A man over 35 with a waist measurement of 32 inches or less doesn't know how to enjoy himself ~ so don't worry too much if you have a bit of a beer gut.

Women:

Properly fitting clothes look better than insisting on wearing something in the size you were when you were a young girl. Throw it out, you won't be 18 again. Buy a new dress and congratulate yourself on how great you look instead.

posted August 19, 2008 01:43 PM         

2)What have you outgrown or feel you should have by now?
The need for my family's approval.This one took years!!

3)What will you never be too old to do?
I like good classic rock music and i don't think i ever won't. I thought when i got older i would hate rock music...not so!

4)Give us an age-specific do or don't.
For everyone. You can't change your age but you can do lots of things to "youth" yourself: get an ipod!, talk with young people. don't wear dated clothes,,do trendy once in a while. and get a trendy hair style also.

5)(BONUS!!) Give us a new rule for aging gracefully.
Come to terms with aging and find what is positive about it and focus on that. Accept yourself at all ages.

posted August 20, 2008 07:19 AM         

2) I have outgrown going to clubs, hating it and wondering what's the matter with me

3)I will never be too old to lean against walls whilst waiting for something (bus etc). I have noticed that other people my age don't do this. Did I miss a memo?

4)Age specific do: Do have the confidence to celebrate your sexuality to the max, if it's classy not crassy.
Age specific don't: Don't be bragging about yourself, it's alright for teenagers but for a 30-something it's a bit desperate.

5)(BONUS!!) Give us a new rule for aging gracefully. Go for older men and then you'll always feel young! hahaha

posted August 26, 2008 02:42 AM         

2. i feel i should outgrow the tendency to talk to much all the time.

3. i will never be old of having fun and making love!

4. ant say