He insinuated that I was YOUNG
Well, believe it or not ... I"m back. I've been traveling all over, being crazy busy and just haven't taken time to write. I miss this process; so here I am.
I hope you're enjoying the beautiful Spring that is upon us. I can't guarantee that it's all over the country; but it's here in NYC and I'm loving it. So, I went outside this morning to run some errands and do some shopping. All the stores are outside here -- no indoor malls. So, when you're shopping you get to be outside walking between stores or subways to get to stores.
I went to a shoe store and it was mobbed. It's one of those wonderful shoe stores that carries healthy shoes (European and expensive). I tried on about a dozen pairs. At one point I checked out a pair that looked really comfy and the salesman looked at me and said, "no ... you can buy that in about 20 years... but not now." He was insinuating that it was "an old lady" shoe. I loved it. I told him I agreed and put it down. Now, he had no reason to say that. it could have even cost him a sale. He was being complimentary and I guess that's good for selling. He did sell me two other pairs -- one of which was probably more than I've ever spent on a pair of shoes before.
Point: One person's positive comment to me that acknowledged that I looked young made my day.
I'm lucky. I don't really look (nor act) my age. People are often shocked when they read that I was born in '46 and that I'm 62. Truly, I'm shocked too. Maybe it's the family genes; however, in some ways I hope not. Although my parents might have looked young, they both died young. I certainly don't want to experience that.
Truly, I think it's my attitude. I refuse to be old. My body feels old sometimes, my wrinkles are increasing, my energy isn't what it used to be; however, I still feel young.
What do you do to contribute to people's perception of your age? Do you stretch your attitude and experiences and keep on learning and trying new things? Are you playful and fun? Do you smile a lot? All of that helps.
I say we all take on being as youthful as we can... within moderation, of course. I don't think it's appropriate for us to wear hot pants and platform shoes. However, we can look elegant and attractive (especially when casual). But, most importantly put on the attitude of a young person. Life is a blast. Enjoy it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I hope you're enjoying the beautiful Spring that is upon us. I can't guarantee that it's all over the country; but it's here in NYC and I'm loving it. So, I went outside this morning to run some errands and do some shopping. All the stores are outside here -- no indoor malls. So, when you're shopping you get to be outside walking between stores or subways to get to stores.
I went to a shoe store and it was mobbed. It's one of those wonderful shoe stores that carries healthy shoes (European and expensive). I tried on about a dozen pairs. At one point I checked out a pair that looked really comfy and the salesman looked at me and said, "no ... you can buy that in about 20 years... but not now." He was insinuating that it was "an old lady" shoe. I loved it. I told him I agreed and put it down. Now, he had no reason to say that. it could have even cost him a sale. He was being complimentary and I guess that's good for selling. He did sell me two other pairs -- one of which was probably more than I've ever spent on a pair of shoes before.
Point: One person's positive comment to me that acknowledged that I looked young made my day.
I'm lucky. I don't really look (nor act) my age. People are often shocked when they read that I was born in '46 and that I'm 62. Truly, I'm shocked too. Maybe it's the family genes; however, in some ways I hope not. Although my parents might have looked young, they both died young. I certainly don't want to experience that.
Truly, I think it's my attitude. I refuse to be old. My body feels old sometimes, my wrinkles are increasing, my energy isn't what it used to be; however, I still feel young.
What do you do to contribute to people's perception of your age? Do you stretch your attitude and experiences and keep on learning and trying new things? Are you playful and fun? Do you smile a lot? All of that helps.
I say we all take on being as youthful as we can... within moderation, of course. I don't think it's appropriate for us to wear hot pants and platform shoes. However, we can look elegant and attractive (especially when casual). But, most importantly put on the attitude of a young person. Life is a blast. Enjoy it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Labels: Aging, attitude, BAby boomers
posted by Ann Fry, Head Boomer at
2:10 PM
1 Comments:
Youth is mostly a state of mind. When my daughter was a senior in college, her volleyball team had an end-of-season celebration to which the parents were invited. I got there and all the adults were huddled in one corner, just sitting. One woman was ever reading a book. The girls were busy running around, mixing dips, putting snacks out and carrying on. I sat with the adults for about 10 seconds and decided 'the heck with this' and went to help the girls. At least they were having fun! When I tell people I have two kids in their mid 20's I often get the "you're too young to have kids that old" response. I love it...makes me feel all that younger. Sitting around watching the tube is NOT the way I want to go out...
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