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In reply to the discussion: On growing older: [View all]trekbiker
(768 posts)I dont look in mirrors. Sounds silly but if I catch a reflection by accident it puts me into a depression for an hour or two. And I was a good looking guy once upon a time, where did all that hair go? Only time I ever see myself in a mirror is after my morning shower and somehow my brain has tricked me into being ok with that. I've gotten real good at looking at photos off center when friends and relatives just have to show me the pictures they took of me, etc. But the damn DMV ambushed me last month when I opened the letter containing my new driving license with the photo updated from the one that was 20 years old... that was painful.. ahahaa
Looking back and time is compressed, where did it all go? Staying active and looking forward is much more enjoyable. I retire in a year at age 56 after a very rewarding career as an engineer. What will I do? Dont need to work, good health, good pension, tons of money saved more than I'll likely ever spend, no wife... complete freedom. Cant sit around, never have, dont even watch television. But I've had a plan for many years to start my second career as an artist when I retire from engineering. I had a lot of talent as a kid, have taken a few workshops over the years and the talent is still there. I figure the next 25-30 years I can maybe really accomplish this goal. If I end up on my death bed and never gave my art a serious try, that will have been a life half lived....