Java Davis's Blog - Posts Tagged "old-age"
An Even Year
In odd years, my age turns to an odd number. In even years, I turn an even number, and in 2014, I turn 60. Turning 40 really sucked. Turning 50 was a quiet milestone, a time for contemplation.
Turning 60 is so awesome, I can't wait! It's sort of an official launch of old age, where I can say what I want, wear what I want, spend money on what I want, and first and foremost, do what I want. Hello high-water plaid pants with stretchy elastic waistbands paired with an oversized Hawaiian shirt. My pantyhose was so old, it shredded, and I threw out every pair. I can see the pain of young people with the advantage of decades of experience, and know that they will be just fine eventually.
I sit on the sofa with my aging cat and aging dog, the three of us creaky couch potatoes. I don't just watch them get arthritic and stiff, I join them.
In a few weeks, I'll have an awesome birthday (I know I used awesome twice, but I love that word!). I hope you'll wish me well in the days to come.
-- Java
Turning 60 is so awesome, I can't wait! It's sort of an official launch of old age, where I can say what I want, wear what I want, spend money on what I want, and first and foremost, do what I want. Hello high-water plaid pants with stretchy elastic waistbands paired with an oversized Hawaiian shirt. My pantyhose was so old, it shredded, and I threw out every pair. I can see the pain of young people with the advantage of decades of experience, and know that they will be just fine eventually.
I sit on the sofa with my aging cat and aging dog, the three of us creaky couch potatoes. I don't just watch them get arthritic and stiff, I join them.
In a few weeks, I'll have an awesome birthday (I know I used awesome twice, but I love that word!). I hope you'll wish me well in the days to come.
-- Java
