Onward!
I turned 53 the other day, which seems fairly horrifying to the 20-year-old who lives inside my brain. High school was more than 30 years ago.
I am, however, encouraged by something I heard the other day.
Some senior citizens were asked what surprised them most about aging. They said that they were amazed at how much they keep learning as they get older – that their new knowledge builds on all that had come before, in an exponential manner.
I thought about it. From 40 to 53, I grew and stretched in ways that would have been unimaginable to myself at age 20. At times, I even feel like a fairly functional adult human being.
If I learn more from 53 to 66 than I did in the past 13 years, I am going to be one genius of a senior citizen. Hold on world. Here I come.
Comments are closed.
Suebob's Red Stapler 
Lies. All lies! You cannot possibly be 53. You look amazing. :) Happy belated bday!
LikeLike
Its so wonderful to see photos and watch how we all have changed, aged, grown and gotten better. You look radiantly beautiful.
LikeLike
wait, didn’t you just turn 50? wtf? Time is moving too quickly.
LikeLike
Wow! Terrific photo. Getting smarter and better looking too!
LikeLike
Happy Birthday!! I think it’s very true. But for myself I attribute that to the fact that I no longer have small dependent children that I need to devote all my time to. I can focus more on me, and I’m taking full advantage! Also, love your hair and covet your glasses and totally agree about the 20 year old inside our heads. Does that ever go away?
LikeLike
There is some glasses coveting going on here as well!
LikeLike
I love this picture, Sue! Isn’t ageing one of life’s best kept secrets? Let’s not tell the young about it. They won’t listen anyway.
LikeLike
It’s so true. I learn more every day. Happy Birthday – you look great!
LikeLike
Happy birthday! You look — AND SOUND — amazing.
LikeLike
You are a superhero just like your necklace! Happy belated.
LikeLike
Happy birthday! I’m not quite 50 yet but I know what you mean about the 20 year old inside your head. My Dad is 75 and he says he still feels like he’s in his 20’s! And he’s an avid reader and always learning too.
LikeLike
Thanks, Maria! Your dad sounds great.
LikeLike
Happiest of birthdays! Can’t wait to see you next week!
LikeLike
Yes!
LikeLike
You’re already a genius.
LikeLike
Coming from you, that means a lot.
LikeLike
Yeah, what Schmutzie said, you’re already pretty ding dang smart!
LikeLike
Smart. Strong. Sexy.
Uh-oh,
LikeLike
Oh MARius.
LikeLike
I feel the same, although I am much older than you (54 and a half) and only feel 37 in my head, but otherwise the same. And you look great !
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLike
Love it all!
LikeLike
Happy Natal Day! Love your outlook on life and I want to be just like you when I turn 53, which is just next year! Hugs to your pooch, too! Eat cake!
LikeLike
Thank you. Let’s have a birthday party.
LikeLike
Happy Belated Birthday! you don’t look a day over 40! Thanks for all the inspiration you give to the world. xo
LikeLike
Thanks, Lex. You are waaay too kind about the 40 thing. I will try to keep being inspirational, though hopefully not in “overcoming a horrible tragedy” way.
LikeLike
Beautiful smile!!
LikeLike
Thank you. And thank Dr. Barbieri!
LikeLike