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Thoughts on Turning 65!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

I normally would never post a birthday post on my own birthday. However, this one has caused much pause as I am reminded DAILY from Medicare and Social Security that yes, I am turning 65 years old. Wow, the notifications never stop!

Many of you have already reached this milestone and I honor you! There are some pretty humorous things that happen as you age. I giggle when I think of some of the unexpected "pleasures" of aging.

💩 What's up with HAIR showing up in unexpected places??? This is so strange and unfortunately, very unwanted. I have a pact with close friends that should I become incapacitated, they will come and pluck the unwanted stray hairs!

💩 Um, really? What's up with the temperature swings? All of my life as a younger woman, I stayed cold all of the time. Now, I am a walking furnace! Geeze! Bring on the AC powered UP!

💩 Seriously? Body pain that just randomly shows up! This is no bueno for me. I have enjoyed a lifetime of fitness so these aches and pains are no fun. Getting up and down has certainly become more challenging.

💩 Now this one may not count as a true negative but I am to a point where I don't give a flying flip what others think of me!  It is absolutely liberating to just be you. Don't get me wrong, I believe in being polite but, there is a point when you sometimes just need to let the water roll off the duck's back.

💩 Sneezing takes on an entirely new experience. No explanation needed if you are of a certain age. 😳😳😳

Despite all of these and many others, I am truly thankful for each day that I am given. I don't take this life for granted. Live each day with gratitude and resolve. Blessings to you all.

LIV2DAY

 

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Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

First off, Happy Birthday!  And thank you for the best laugh I've had all day!  Been there, done that!  I made that same pact!  Aging is a gift denied to many.  So take the blessing with a sense of humor, which you have, and move on.  There's more to come!  

Nov 16, 2024 04:42 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Ha, Elyse. We all need that group of friends that will pluck those unwanted hairs for us. :)

Nov 16, 2024 06:55 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Paula- welcome to my world!!! I turned 75 in September but truthfully...I feel as if I'm still in my 50s. I agree with you about being inundated with mail  from Medicare and supplemental insurance companies. 

1. Not an issue

2. The heat radiates from the inside, doesn't it!!!  What I find helps is no sugar and minimum amount of carbs. 

3. take 2 Aleve!   Also get a grounding mat!

4. I started following this in earnest when I hit 50. 

5. YEP!

 

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Nov 16, 2024 04:49 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Ha ha, #5! No one prepares for you that one! Yikes.

Nov 16, 2024 06:56 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

100% on skip past the sugar. Exercise, worry less, travel more. Count your blessing. There are always always many others not so lucky as you. Your kids, grandchildren are the real treasure Dr. Paula McDonald ! Great post.

Nov 19, 2024 08:17 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Central CT Real Estate Broker

Happy Birthday and welcome to the club.  Try not to be one of those that offers too much information on your medications and the pains.

Nov 16, 2024 05:26 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Won't be a problem for me, Ed. I take no meds and rarely go to the Doctor.

Nov 16, 2024 06:56 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I hope you had an amazing day to celebrate this milestone birthday!

Yes to all of the above, except for the hair part. That doesn't seem to be a problem for me... at least not that I know of.

I find aging very liberating, for the exact reason you said about not worrying about what other people think. I'm content being me, and the right people seem to show up in my life and stick around.

Nov 16, 2024 05:40 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Well, you are lucky, Carol. Those pesky little hairs have been a surprise.

Nov 16, 2024 06:57 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Congratulations on turning 65.  I know about many of those things on your list.  I turned 81 earlier this year.  The hot flashes and the occasional whisker that shows up on my chin are a bit to contend with.  But, basically, I do pretty well.

Nov 16, 2024 07:12 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Myrl. It is certainly an interesting journey. And, thank you for the feature in your group.

Nov 18, 2024 08:20 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Paula, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Nov 16, 2024 07:14 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nov 16, 2024 07:24 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Kathy for the feature in your group. Always, honored.

Nov 18, 2024 08:20 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It seems that I have a lot to look forward to, haha.  Happy belated Birthday, I hope that it was enjoyable!

Nov 17, 2024 02:52 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Brian. And yes, lots of interesting things to look forward to.

Nov 18, 2024 08:21 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paula - notifications of many kinds can seem endless at times and at any age.  And speaking of notifications - here's another - Belated Birthday Greetings.  May the celebrating continue. . .  

Nov 17, 2024 05:40 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Michael. I appreciate your well-wishes. 

Nov 18, 2024 08:21 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Paula,

I absolutely loved your post and laughed all the way through! Happy Belated Birthday! I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post as I some how missed it! 🎂🎈

Nov 17, 2024 06:44 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Dorie. Glad you enjoyed a hearty laugh! We have to laugh at this journey for sure.

Nov 18, 2024 08:22 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Happy Birthday Paula. I hope you have a special day...I am not far behind you!

Nov 17, 2024 07:38 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Jeffrey. So much fun on this journey for all of us.

Nov 18, 2024 08:22 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Featured in BananaTude!

 

 

Nov 17, 2024 11:39 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Anna for including this as a feature in your group.

Nov 18, 2024 08:23 AM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Happy Birthday Paula 🎈

Nov 17, 2024 02:42 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Thank you, Ricardo. Every birthday is certainly a gift.

Nov 18, 2024 08:23 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I will be 60 on my next birthday and yet can identify with most of your list. The sneezing thing for the last 36 years (since the birth of my daughter).  

Nov 18, 2024 07:18 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald

Hey Tammy, let the fun continue! And yes, that sneezing aspect has been a challenge since giving birth. So fun!

Nov 18, 2024 08:24 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
I was talking with my husband's daughter this morning and we were laughing about the random stray hairs! Totally get it
Nov 18, 2024 08:23 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Welcome to the senor sector. I my eyes, you are a youngster. I am old enough to be your father!

Nov 18, 2024 09:38 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Well Paula happy birthday. I am about a year ahead of you, and as I say to neighbors regularly, this getting older is no fun. But, I am grateful for each and every day above ground. Even with the challenges of aging, each day has something to enjoy within it.

Nov 18, 2024 12:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Paula, you look GREAT and don't look 65!   Hope you enjoyed your birthday, and thanks for the chuckles.   

Nov 21, 2024 03:58 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

May you be blessed and wonderful Paula! ! 65 and going on 35! Amen. :)

Nov 24, 2024 04:28 PM