Posted by Loretta Reed on 9/23/06 9:35am
Msg #148011

No one told me....

That turning 36 would make me feel this way today. I feel weird today, not sure if I am still young or if I have crossed the line. Well, guess there's nothing I can do about it, I might as well enjoy the day. I know these guys are up to something, everyone is whispering.

Reply by cyndi_ca on 9/23/06 9:42am
Msg #148020

Happy B-day. Just wait til' 40. Talk about weird n/m

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/23/06 9:43am
Msg #148022

Happy birthday to you!

I have bad news, Loretta, it only gets weirder, LOL
I have you beat by a "few years"
Enjoy your day, and let the whisperers give you a good surprise.
After reading some of recent posts, you need some fun!
God Bless you on your special day.

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 9/23/06 9:44am
Msg #148024

First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I loved my 30's! They were some of the best years ever! 40's ain't too bad either. 36 is not old! You are in your prime still! To me, "old" is 70+ so I figure I still have about 27 years of being "not old yet". A lot of it has to do with your attitude too, you really are only as old as you feel, I don't feel much different at 43 than I did at 33, other than maybe a little wiser than I was then. Enjoy your day!

Reply by MasterCloser on 9/23/06 10:21am
Msg #148048

age: so very relative

I am 48 feel 78 act like a 12 year old at times,,,,,so how old am I? lol

Reply by cassiewi on 9/23/06 9:51am
Msg #148027

Happy Bday! You're not old at all. I hope you have a great day.

Reply by Becca_FL on 9/23/06 9:57am
Msg #148034

Happy B-day Loretta! n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 9/23/06 10:01am
Msg #148036

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Reply by hcampersFL on 9/23/06 10:02am
Msg #148037

Okay Loretta now I feel old. 36? I wish. I'm 43 and feel 90 today. Since I'm feeling so old you can take the day off of feeling old.
Beverly

Reply by Charm_AL on 9/23/06 10:04am
Msg #148040

puleeze...36? I wish! I am feeling all 46 years of my life right now

Reply by MichiganAl on 9/23/06 12:12pm
Msg #148081

I turned 44 today. The line is way behind me....

Reply by CaliNotary on 9/23/06 12:21pm
Msg #148083

That is so weird. The only birthday I ever felt strange about was when I turned 26. There was something about being in my late 20's that I found really depressing, and I didn't expect it to hit me that way at all. Turning 30 was a breeze, and when I turned 36 I didn't get the same feeling thankfully.

Reply by Brenda/CA on 9/23/06 12:32pm
Msg #148086

Happy Birthday Loretta,
Hope you have a good one. I was more depressed when I reached 40, then when I reached 50. I have come to the conclusion your age is what you make of it, you are as young as you feel, or as old as you feel.

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/23/06 12:47pm
Msg #148088

Re: No one told me....Happy BD Loretta - Live Large!

Loretta - age is only a number!

I did not like 20 because I felt it signified that I needed to "grow-up." I did not like 25 because it sounded like a real grown up and I so enjoyed being silly. None other has given me a bit of trouble. The older I am, the smarter I am about life in general.

The older I get, the less I worry about my humor and silliness...just keep the bills paid, the dogs fed and be responsible in between the silliness and it's okay.

Like my youngest step-son said when he was around 16 and he saw an attractive older woman (one of my friends) "Mama, age is ONLY a number...fine is fine." Smart kid. I remind him of this as his waist size increases at the ripe old age of 25 and he feels "old."

Age truly is only a number.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 9/23/06 1:07pm
Msg #148091

Re: No one told me....Happy BD Loretta - Live Large!

I was relieved about turning 40. Not sure why. I didn't feel "Old". I did when I was 45 because I thought I was 46 for the whole year. Then my daughter did the math on my birthday and lo and behold I was 46 again! Haven't felt old since! I turn 54 (I think) in 8 days.

Reply by GF_CA on 9/23/06 1:47pm
Msg #148096

Happy Birthday Loretta! :-) n/m

Reply by John_NorCal on 9/23/06 1:52pm
Msg #148097

You're all a bunch of kids! I'm not middle aged.....

as a friend recently asked me, "How many 1XX yrs old do you know."

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 9/23/06 2:54pm
Msg #148103

Re: Trust me Loretta you are indeed still so very young....

Enjoy your 30's, and gently move into your 40's with great comfort within yourself, it does feel a little unusual to hit 50, mainly because you never thought you'd get there......and then every year after 50 is ok too, it's just one of those things we have no control over so you may as well accept it and move on....

Reply by cassiewi on 9/23/06 6:23pm
Msg #148129

Susan

You're not 50, are you? You can't be!

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 9/23/06 6:38pm
Msg #148132

Re: Try 50 and then some........ n/m

Reply by cassiewi on 9/23/06 7:37pm
Msg #148141

Re: Try 50 and then some........

I am shocked, really. You don't look more than late 30's. I can only hope and pray I'll be that lucky.

Reply by Debra Holston on 9/23/06 3:24pm
Msg #148110

Happy Birthday Loretta.
I am going to give you my comeback when my son says 54 is old.
I am just like that vintage wine the older I get the better I am.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 9/23/06 6:43pm
Msg #148133

36? My you are still a babe in arms LOL
Wish I was 36 again and know what I know now!

Hope your birthday is all you desire it to be

Reply by Loretta Reed on 9/23/06 10:38pm
Msg #148166

Re: No one told me....My birthday surprise....

2 tickets to see Ron White on the 5th row. Wow!! I had a great time and comic relief like you would not believe.

Thank you all for your birthday wishes. It has been a rough couple of weeks; 18 year old trying to live here AND thinks he can do whatever he wants, 15 and 10 year old girls that
I hope do not act like their brother when they get his age and closings GALORE!!!
I am grateful for that and for my husband of 17 years that I could not imagine spending one day without.

Thanks for a great night, Dave.