Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Thoughts On Turning 46



Well I used to always hear that 50 is "over the hill".  If that is true than I darn sure am near the summit of that hill.  I have to say so far things are OK.  With my weight loss efforts, I weigh less now than I have in 10 years.  To continue to lose weight and exercise is probably the best thing I can do to help my overall health.  However, there are some things that are changing that I cannot seem to control.

 First, I have noticed it seems like people mumble more often then they used to.  Sometimes, I find myself doing that awkward act of agreeing with someone just because I can't make out what they are saying.  People, when you are talking-SPEAK UP!  It is strange that this problem is so wide spread.  I have thought it could be my hearing, but I can hear the radio just fine.  I just turn it up.

The second thing I have noticed is they are making the print on pretty much everything too small.  I really am starting to think this could be some sort of a conspiracy.  If I want to read the label to see what is in a product-forget it-I just can't do it.  The eye doctor keeps talking about getting progressive lenses.  I am not sure, but I think that is fancy talk for bi-focals.  Silly doctor, everyone knows bifocals are for old people.

The third change I am noticing is hair.  Now ladies, I am sure you do not have this problem.  It is probably just a guy thing.  The hair on top of my head is getting a little thin, so why is it being diverted to where I don't need it.  Between my nose and my ears, I have enough extra hair for two heads!

Another change is my mind.  My wife says my memory is going because I cannot seem to remember to do all these little things she wants me to do.  I tell her that my memory is fine, it is just simply because I have my mind on more important big issues.

The last thing is....well...um...I think I forgot my last point and it was a real good one too.  I must have had some big, and more important thoughts come in and.............

19 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday - you are as old as a tree now :-) Let's all make the rest of our lives as healthy as we can.

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    1. Yes that is what our challenge is all about--trying to improve our health by learning healthy habits.

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  2. Good stuff. Usually it's the years that are increments of 5 or 10 that get people razzed up, interesting that for you it is 46. LOL

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    1. Thanks for the comment, Miss April. I wasn't blogging at my 45th so I missed that one, and I couldn't wait until 50 to rant lol.

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  3. LOL, we're the same age -- so you'll have to let me know how 46 is. I don't turn 46 until August!
    I even had my hearing tested, but my family thinks I paid off the testing guy since he said my hearing is fine! haha it's true! I have mono-contacts, one eye is for distance, the other is for close-up. It's great, well, not as great as perfect vision would be! ;)
    Dawn

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    1. Well my advice to you, Dawn, is if you can find a way to stop at 45--then stop!!!! Hold on to 45 as long as you can LOL!!! I could never do contacts. I bought a pair when I was about 20. I put them in once and had such an awful time getting them out, I never put them in again!

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  4. I turned 50 last September and I totally agree with your view on aging! Well except the ear hair :)

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    1. Count yourself lucky. If my head hair grew as fast as my ear hair, I would be at the barber every week at least!!

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  5. Im 51 and still as young as I feel and I feel awesome lately. I also have no line bifocals and wonder what I did without them!

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    1. Well I'm holding out on the bifocals as long as I can. I just take my glasses off and hold the book up to my nose lol.

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  6. hahaha I love your quirkiness :) made a great read!!!

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    1. Glad you enjoyed it, Monica. Thanks for the feedback!

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  7. HAHAHA That was great Paul! Happy 46th! :)

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  8. Haha, great post! Happy birthday, albeit a little late :)

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  9. I love your post! Hope you had a fabulous Birthday!
    I see all those things in my hubby too, who is your age, so it must be normal.

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    1. Well, Cee, I am glad I am normal. It must just be a guy thing ;)

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  10. Haha, loved the post. Very funny.

    Just in case you didn't see my comment properly, I said:


    HAHA, LOVED THE POST. VERY FUNNY!


    :)

    Happy Birthday, pal.

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    1. Good one, Tim! Yes, that helps clear it up for me. Now you know what you have to look forward to!!

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