| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 1:15:34 PM |
I don't dance on tabletops any more ...But it's only because if I fell I might break my hip.
Wish you hadn't said that! My neighbor(40) and I (48) were going to go to a local club and dance on the bar on Heavy Metal night...just to show the young girls how it's really done...but broken hip. Hmmmm...think we'll risk it anyway!
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 1:36:43 PM | Don't hold back on the table dancing, lol. I'm 49 and just did it 5 weeks ago, it held me (lol); and I plan to do it again in two weeks on the occassion of my 50th birthday!
oh....and I'm going to get my motorcycle licence...(my mid-life crisis) | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 1:45:28 PM | Does going into a mosh pit count, lol. Some of my daughters friends (25-30) are always asking me to go along with them as a 'big sister', let me tell you, you haven't lived until you've tried dancing in a mosh pit once. (Course you might not live and get out either, but that's a whole nudder story hahaha) I still climb trees and I'm the one who will do it to get my grandson's kite out, or the shuttlecock from badminton, whatever. Last week my son-in-laws cat climbed up onto the 2nd story roof by climbing up the ladder he had leaning there working on the gutter. Kitty had no tree to jump on to get down and after half an hour of trying to coax it down, I said hey, let me up there. Once I got the kitty the hard part was trying to get back off the roof while holding the kitty...ended up sticking her into my shirt. Age appropriate? Heck no! Geez, now I'm wanting to get out the skateboard, the peer pressure's rough at this age isn't it?!  | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 2:02:48 PM | | I can't see wetting my pants but almost anything else childlike or not is all good in my book. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 2:09:21 PM | I get told to BEHAVE all the time....lol..... 
I must be doing something very right.......I will never grow up totally, but do have the maturity to know when to act appropriately and when to let my "other" side out..... 
Just my opinion.......   | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:16:39 PM | I don't act my age....and never have. 
I'm fifty, and I can keep up easily with people half my age. The things that interest me I'll do, and I won't do anything because it's trendy or "in".
Never have...
This means you won't see me "clown dancing" to Snoop Dog's beats.
That's a good thing, btw. | |
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ksue44
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Joined: 6/20/2005
Msg: 32 | |
| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 3:23:03 PM | This girl just wants to have fun! I refuse to "grow up". God forbid if I get too many frown lines or "serious" lines around my face. I'm one of those who thinks outside the box. I'm a risk taker. I live by 3 words "Go For It".
I believe if you walk around as though you're sucking lemons (sour puss or Old Fart attitude), it will reflect in your face! | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 4:00:40 PM | "clown dancing" = darn Montreal_ Guy. I'd pay to see you do that.
As for me, I'd rather learn the meringe (not sure of the spelling) dance. It's more senusal.
And, as my s.o. says, if people knew some of the things we do,  we'd scandalize 'em. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 5:05:21 PM | "Na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa na..."
*(puts finger up to OP's cheek, reeaaaaally close....)*
"I'm not touching you... I'm not touching you...."
"I know you are, but what am I?"
"Your WHAT hurts?"
"I"m tellin'!"
"I call the front seat!"
nope. no age appropriate behavior problems over here....
he he he.....
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 5:24:34 PM | Age...ehh...I'm all for enjoying life and being laughed with and at. No problem with that, I've got a plastic sword and shield, miniature gong in my office, a sign outside on my inbox that says "The Crab is in" with a crab on it. I've had the slam balls, squeeky ducks....all sorts of things in my office, even a whoopie cushion!! (Yes DID use it!!)
What is age appropriate? Elastic stockings don't go with mini skirts, I prefer fishnets. I do what I enjoy and gives me pleasure and don't knock anyone else doing the same.
That reminds me, my servants at work said I need to bring in one of my tiaras on Monday. I AM the queen!! | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 5:44:30 PM | [quote[Hey, in my midlife crisis, I bought a BIG TRUCK.
I did almost the same thing except I learned how to drive and got my license for the REAL BIG trucks......ummm errrrr...they call them 18 wheeler or semi's. I did it and it was a blast. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 6:07:13 PM | "I'd rather learn the meringe (not sure of the spelling) dance. It's more senusal. "
Didn't do that dance when it was in fashion. Not doing it now (or ever).
Sorry kids, but hip hop is more to my liking. Age appropriate - like I care. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 6:47:55 PM | i believe in stardust
i believe something good is gonna happen, its just right around tha corner
i only see tha good in ppl
i laugh alot an smile even more
i play with fishbait, really play, like we roll around on tha grass outside an never care what tha neighbors think
most ppl think i need ta grow up.....but i reckon they just need ta have a good bm | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 6:52:29 PM | One behavior I've noticed is that when you reach the age of 45, it becomes perfectly acceptable to fib about your age. I don't find it disturbing, just a little immature.  As for restraints, I'm not into bondage, I admit it. | |
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bayrab
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Joined: 5/16/2007
Msg: 40 | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 7:33:52 PM | | "One behavior I've noticed is that when you reach the age of 45, it becomes perfectly acceptable to fib about your age. " Ehh..never did that. It's more fun to lie about other people's ages!! | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 7:45:12 PM | I thibk this post sort of relates back to that old saying " you as old as you think you are".
I love how kids minds work. Was at a party at my friend's in BC, and one of our other friends brought her adorable daugther along. She was a little shy, and seemed a little afraid of one of our male friends, who was there, as he's a big guy. Once I got her to stick her tongue out at him, and he laughed at us, she loved him and was no longer afraid.
Keep your kids away from me as I am a big kid at heart and will definitely teach them bad habits. LOL | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 8:30:06 PM | ok...I ride a scooter, drive a mustang...afive speed, and I would love to go bungie jumping naked...LOL ...does that make me an old fool or just someone that wants to grab life by the balls so to speak?
Oh....and I bought a couple of Trikkes....3 wheeled HPV (human powered vehicles) for some fun, if you don't know what they are , just message me. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 8:50:57 PM | I think it has a lot to do with 'mind set'. Sometimes, I think I am a kid trapped in an older body and there are so many things I'd like to try and do, but have no idea if I'm still capable of doing them. I tried the hula hoop the other day, and daaaang...I guess I don't 'wiggle' like I use to and don't understand what's changed. I thought it was like 'riding a bike'; you never forget and anyone can do it. Wrong!
We were never afraid of breaking bones when we were younger, but does being more careful avoid that from happening? I wonder if it is more embarrassing to try things and not succeed at this age than it was when we were younger, and therefore we avoid trying? Granted, some of us have bone 'issues' and other health problems that make trying some things out of the question but often I see people, with seemingly no issues, using their age as a reason not to even 'try' certain activities.
Granny's were afraid to wear bathing suits because their bodies 'weren't what they used to be'. Now, it appears no matter what shape you are in, if you feel good, go for it! I doubt if there will be a lot of knitting done by this generation, or rocking chairs rocking or even walkers being held...it's motorized vehicles, body tucks, organ replacements, books recorded on tape, artificial hips, legs, arms..heck I doubt if this generation will resemble any former generation stereotype. There is nothing 'appropriate' about getting older, but your attitude can make all the difference in the quality in which you live it. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/22/2007 11:28:03 PM | I decided last year at age 59 that I wanted to learn to dance salsa & found 2 classes in my area....one was at our senior center, & the other was at our local junior college. Which to choose?? Well, I sure did enjoy dancing with all the cute young college guys! :))
On the other hand, I have given up doing some things that I did years ago just because I'm no longer willing to risk being injured...running, biking. I've found other ways to stay fit that won't hurt me as easily - walking, dancing, weights. And I no longer enjoy some things that I used to...thrill rides, really scary films...but can't say that I miss them. | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/23/2007 12:11:35 AM | Wow ! im 54 goin on 18 ! Most people my age bore the tears out of me ! Im me, and thats all there is too it... My favorite number is still 420 ! Ha ! im bein good, mostly, but hey, im way too young to act 54 ! hehe I would say that the only things that have changed since I was 18 is my respect for women, my driving record, insurance rates, and I don't make bad choices like i did back then. I still rock though !  | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/23/2007 5:10:53 AM | Adulthood (legally) begins at the age of 18.
Anything you do for the rest of your life after that would be considered ADULT BEHAVIOR .... REGARDLESS, eh?
Age really is not an excuse for any type of behaviors.
Let's not blame how old someone is on what they do.
Once you learn the basics in life by say .... age 5, you should know how to behave in any situation. After that, what you CHOOSE to do on the other hand is a completely different story.
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/23/2007 5:23:02 AM | In another 50 years or so, I'll be able to fulfill a death wish and get shot by a jealous husband. Until then, I only get senior citizen discounts , horny widows, and vivid dreams for consolation prizes.
Some horny widows are worth consideration! | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/23/2007 5:24:04 AM | Age appropriate, what is that exactly?
I think whatever is appropriate for the individual regardless of age, should be experienced. If there is something you always wanted to try and your chance to do it is when you are over 45, than do it.
Last Fall, a bunch of people I work with, myself included, talked about how much we always wanted to try skydiving. I was the first one to encourage us doing this, as it was one of those things I put off , but wanted to do.
Raising a family and the need to be able to do that, and to always be here for my children while they were growing up, kept me in line most times
Now that they are grown, and will not suffer from me taking time to recover from broken bones, it was my chance.
Most of the younger mid 30's and under, were a little surprised that when I said I was doing it, I meant it.
Now I can finally say I went skydiving and have the memories and the dvd and pictures to look back on.
Not sure if I will ever do it again, but have not dismissed the idea, I loved it!
What an amazing feeling to be flying through the sky, and the free-fall part of the jump was the most exciting , scary moments of my life in a very long time.
You need the rush and memories of doing something "not age appropriate" once in a while.
Life can be too tedious at times, and very responsible and dull. You have to grab the opportunities when they come, regardless of who thinks it is appropriate.
Life is too short to not have fun whenever the chance arrives.
I work as hard as the 20 somethings by my side, I should also play as hard as them | |
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| Age Appropriate Behavior
Posted: 6/23/2007 6:41:42 AM | If you take care of your body, eat healthy, and truly try to work out for health and fitness, being 45 is what 35 or younger was to our parents and grand parents, if you think back to that time.......
I know when very young, we thought all those 30 and older were ancient, and for many good reasons I think. Many of our relatives and those we knew that were in their 30's and older, acted that way, complained about the heat, cold, aches and pains, having to work every day, wanting someone to do things for them, on and on........wait.....we do that now.......
My whole point is that getting older is "life", but thinking and acting old is an "attitude"..... There is no reason to let the small stuff get in your way of living, so....."just do it"......
Just my opinion...... | |
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