Today I am in my 80’s and life is very different. I move slower in my body, I think differently, my life has changed. Seniority has a lot of funny aspects, however. I have this weird thing about coming into a room, and not remembering what I was there to do. I am silent and gaze. It takes some time for my mind to remember. Now and then I go back to where I began and the answer comes back. I don’t feel unhappy about it anymore. I just smile and get on with my life.
Becoming a Senior
My glasses don’t look like my glasses as well. As soon as they are near I look for them and when they are far away I seek them out. I can spend hours looking for them and then all of a sudden I find them. I feel like I’ve just accomplished something when I finally find the glasses I’m looking for, at my age. Preparing also is more time consuming now. Am not quick on my feet. Sit, stand, rest, stand. I have come to realize that there is no rush. I can wait for the world. Many years have passed since I had to hurry, so now I’m able to get around at my own pace.
I am able to make many sounds with my body, too. On movement of my knees I move my back and shoulders together. Getting up from a chair may seem like an entire task. Sleep is also super funny. I’m also a happy sleeper, May nap during the day, but not at night. I can sit in a chair without any problem and at night when I go to bed, my mind suddenly becomes active. Begins to consider numerous details. I have come to terms with the fact that I should try to not push against it too much.
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There is one of the weird things about being 80, it’s that I have to say the same thing twice. I may be sounding like a broken record. I am still sometimes overwhelmed by that statement. Other times, I recall but feel it’s necessary to say again. I believe it is OK if older people repeat important things. However, technology can also get you tired. All of the devices will have buttons, passwords, messages and updates. When I think I know something, I find out it’s wrong. I try again, taking time to do it. I’m not a silly little TV.
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I’m not as worried about others’ opinions, either. This could be the part of old age that is funniest and best! I wear what is comfortable for me. I am telling you, I tell you more truthfully. If I’m tired, I sleep. I don’t care anymore to impress anybody with my energy. In my eightieth year, I’ve come to understand that laughter is better than any medicine. I can’t stop all the changes but I can choose how I respond to them. I decide to laugh at the little difficulties. As I get older, I seem to be slower, but more calm, stronger and cheerful.
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