Today I engaged in the gift of fun. You see, I have now become one of those "old" people I used to see as a youth and think, "what's up with them?!" because they would be laughing and carrying on in a place typically reserved for younger people.
Well...now I am one of those "old" people and I have come to realize that just like Forest Gump says, "stupid is as stupid does," I say, "old is as old does," and the truth of the matter is that I'm not "old" because I don't feel old, I don't think old...and I don't behave old as my two tweens can attest to!
I will be 39 this year and I remember once upon a time when I thought you were half in the coffin at that age. I used to think that at that age you would have a funky hair style and wear outdated, lame clothing, complain about aching body parts and start subscribing to AARP magazine and taking Geritol. Seriously!! I really, really believed that!!
Now that I have arrived here, I can attest to the fact that these beliefs were completely unfounded. Yes - I can't do cartwheels anymore...but then again, they did always make me dizzy...and running up a hill will make me feel out of breath...but isn't that true of 99.3% of the population? What I do know is that just like when I was in elementary school, I dream of grand adventures...and now that I have a job, I can actually make some of them come true! Others will have to wait until the children are gone to college...and yes, I will be older still at that point, but my mind will be the same...or maybe even better...and if I'm careful of my body, I should be just fine.
So what fun did I have today? My hubby and I went on a double-date... We went to a place typically reserved for youngsters. We played laser tag with a bunch of kids and laughed and screamed in glee (okay -I did!) and practiced sniping and covert ops right alongside them. Our friends had just as much fun - no one held back. After three laser tag games, we played at the arcade...competitive streaks alive and well, more in some than others... Yes, John - I'm talking about you as I think your new name should be "Ruthless!"
The four of us laughed and talked and trash-talked some good smack...and it was no different than when we were kids. So...in 50 years, when I'm 89...and your grandkids are playing a more advanced form of laser tag…tell them to watch out for the old grandma that can go medieval on them! You see, a spirit never stops dreaming…of places to go and people to meet…and always remains hopeful until the end.
A dear, dear friend recently shared a song with me that so embodies my Spirit’s desire to dream that I will share it with you. It is sung by Priscilla Ahn and it is one of the loveliest, most haunting little songs I’ve heard…and I love it. Hope you will, too.
Until tomorrow…. Annie
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