Age is definitely a state of mind

I got thinking the other day about age and how it is reflected on by others. I remember being in my 20's and 30's and meeting and knowing people who were in their 50's and I thought "Man they are old" and wondering what it would be like to be that old. I could not see myself being friends and hanging around with people that age. Hell, that was my parents age!! IT was like I thought life ends at 40 and you get old and put out to pasture *LOL*. Well I turned 57 a few weeks back and you know what; in my mind I do not feel any older than I did when I was in my 20's and 30's. I got the nicest compliment the other day from a young friend of mine at work who said that I "Do not act 57" *LOL*. I took that as a great compliment but still wondered, how was I suppose to act at 57?? I really believe the saying "Youth is wasted on the young" is so true. I feel so young at heart but also realize that I am getting older and the number of years left is getting less and less so I want to enjoy every minute there is, no wasted time!!! A gentleman who had just turned 100 was asked on his birthday how his life has been and he said "It was like I layed down for a nap at 6 years old and woke up at 65". Time passes you by very quickly so enjoy every waking minute you have on this earth. I also realize now that once people to become adults that age really is only a number and has no significance in one's friendship or relationship with each other. People can talk to each other on the same level no matter how old (or young) someone is as long as there is respect from both sides. I have been blessed over the past 7 months to meet an incredible group of people ranging anywhere from early 20's up to the 60's. I believe, that not one of them sees age but sees a friend for life. I know, it sounds sappy that is just the way it is.

Have a wonderful day

Larry