Ann Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 If you could have stopped aging at any point in your life, up to the present, how old would you want to remain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Good gravy, what a question! I'd love to go back and relive certain days, but as much as I've enjoyed the majority of my life I don't want to go back permanently. Life's good now, and I hope it keeps getting better! In my mind I'm still 25...always shocked to find out I'm older than that. I spent a lot of time with a wonderful 22-year old lately, and was shocked to 'discover' that I must seem *old* to her! So maybe my 'mental age' is 25...but I don't want to go back there. Gee, nothing like a clear, concise answer, huh? Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Good Question Ann, I have often wondered if I could stop time where would it stop. So in the spirit of GTKY, I would say 40. I loved turning 40 and everything was so good at that time in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I find this a most difficult question, Ann. First thought is that I would want to be in my mid thirties because both my parents were still here. But that seems WAY too young to me now ! Then I thought early 40's when Fred and I married, but since that time there has been WAY lots of good stuff I wouldn't have wanted to miss out on. Then I thought maybe just 2 years ago.........right before being dx with LC. Actually I like it fine right now.........just wish I knew there would be LOTS of years yet for Fred and me to enjoy together......you know kind of like when you are 30 and feel you have not lived even half of your life yet. Fred and I got a late start together. Sure would be nice to make up for lost time! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 My mid-thirties were very good years for me. I was past the point of being too young and still wasn't old. I think it took me a long time to grow up and become a woman. Those "growing up" years were difficult for everyone...especially me. I'm not uncomfortable with my current age but I would like to have "frozen" time so that Dennis could have been well and with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I wouldn't go back except to have my parents meet my kids. I have lived a good, full life and it all has contributed something. I still look forward at my age. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Physical age 28 yo. What a friggin' hottie! Yeah! Other than that, I feel pretty good being the old lady that I have become. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Cindi...You...an old lady...ha! Now that's a real joke!!!Don't think anyone could ever think of you as old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I don't have any problems with my present age - just with that old woman I keep meeting at mall entrance......she always gets there the same time as me, waits for me to open the door and then disappears!! However, if I could turn back time I guess it would be 35 or so, young enough to try anything but old enough to know better. Yep, 35 it would be. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have to go with Geri.35 was when things were good.Id evven take 40.I always say Im 27 and have kids older than me.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 You know, Geri...I have one of those old ladies that seems to follow me around too. She always pops up just as I'm about to look in a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Physically - 35. Mentally - Now Emotionally - 55. Earl was healthy, our kids were all healthy and doing well independent of us, our business was doing well so we could enjoy the good life. And ladies, that old woman sure does get around, I just saw her in my bathroom. What the heck was she doing there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I like Ginny's approach to this--physically 25, mentally and emotionally three years ago. Wish it was before cancer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 35 and just married to the most beautiful girl in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Enjoyed this question. Probably 35 when my youngest was 2 and my oldest was 9. Those years just went so fast that I can hardly remember them. I htink with my "aged" wisdom, I'd relax and enjoy them more too. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I think I'll pick 35. It was a good year and I was in great shape after years of aerobics. It was all downhill after 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 31 the year my daughter was born, my pride and joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I would say 3 years old. Old enough to remember all the great memories with my parents, plus I was an only child then so I got all of my parents' attention. Young enough to live every day to the fullest completely carefree and also young enough for my father to baby me and carry me if I needed/wanted it. It was definitely the best and I will never forget those days. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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