It occurred to me recently that there a lot of things that I have been able to do at some point in my life that I don't or can't do anymore. This is sadly not a complete list, but includes a few of the things that are probably now in the past for me:
The splits-Not a lot of call for this in everyday life, but it would sure be nice to still have that kind of flexibility.
Roller skate-I could, I'm sure, still roller skate, but I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago and chose not to, mostly because I've broken my tail bone three times and that is the way I always seem to fall, and I would surely fall.
Drive over the speed limit-Without feeling guilty.
Hand stands and cartwheels-Again not much call for these, but still fun things to do.
Ski the blacks-I guess I could still do this, but I refer back to the broken tail bone thing above. I'll stick to the greens and blues...with lots of breaks for a hot toddy.
Leap tall buildings in a single bound-Okay, I could never actually do this, but it would be nice to have the confidence of youth that makes us feel like we could.
Stay up all night-Or at least get by on only six hours or so. I am pretty fond of a good eight hours.
Water ski-I actually could and would still do this, but no one with a boat and all the equipment has made me an offer for a while.
Drink coffee after 2 p.m.-Don't want to threaten that good eight hours.
They say life is about trade offs, and back when I could do the splits, ski the blacks and stay up all night I didn't have any grandchildren.
My list looks very similar to yours! Sadly, a year or so ago I spent several hundred dollars buying roller skates... cos I was determined to skate again... but like you.. I'm too scared of hurting myself!
ReplyDeleteWhy does age stop us doing so many things? Experience I think has taught us what is not a good idea to do anymore!
You have a great list-- but you saved the best for last-- Grandkids :-)
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Ah - grandkids beats doing the splits!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny (funny-strange that is) how there comes a point in your life when you all of a sudden know that you are likely to break a hip if you do all the things you used to do? Hee hee.
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ReplyDeletethis makes me sad b/c there are some things on that list that include me
trust me don't water ski either - you won't be able to walk without a scowl on your face for 2 weeks
I like your list, too. I might add dancing the Tango, but I'd need a great partner (someone who would make me look like I knew what I was doing)!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and for your prayers. It means a lot.
Grandkids is on the list, and I am so looking forward to them!
liz at noexcuses
Oh girl.... I used to do a mean split myself. Four years of cheerleading kept me pretty limber. Now? Not so much!
ReplyDeleteI tried water skiing once, never got my fat butt out of the water and ended up breaking all my nails. I was humiliated. Never snow skied. But I used to Rollerblade.
Now I'm satisfied walking and doing my little FIRM workouts. I feel blessed to be able to do that since last year at this time I was more than 70 pounds heavier and just crossing the living room to answer the phone was a challenge.
As for grandchildren... how lucky are you? I hope to have some of my own someday.
♥ Alix