• CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
        6·
        10 months ago

        I see a lot of posts in this thread that, on the surface, seem to be more health and lifestyle issues than solely age. I still play ice hockey, climb mountains, stay out late, enjoy alcohol, play in a band, play computer games, bartend, throw parties, travel, and generally live life to the fullest. I’ve been fortunate to not have any debilitating genetic problems, but I’ve also kept myself physically active and emotionally healthy throughout my life. I truly wish society supported more people to be able to live that way. As I’ve aged I’ve become more of an activist for a shorter work week, better support from the government, and much higher wages. I hope, those of you who want to, can find ways to reverse some of the things that make you feel old beyond your years.

        • irdc@derp.foo
          3·
          10 months ago

          Seconded, fully. In addition, doing new things really helps: all the time I’ve been spending challenging myself and learning new skills has basically been keeping me mentally young and flexible.

          • CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world
            2·
            10 months ago

            Yes, that’s an EXCELLENT point! During COVID I learned French and now I’m studying to get my sommelier certification. Never stop learning! It also tends to be very humbling. There SO much I don’t know and am terrible at, but being a beginner has its own type of joy.

    • redballooon@lemm.ee
      2·
      10 months ago

      That’s the spirit. Although sometimes I see changes in my skin that don’t match the age I feel :-D

    • Buddahriffic@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      IMO fuck everyone who doesn’t care about good quality appliances. They are to blame for how common shitty ones are these days. Especially developers who just get something that looks nice but actually sucks when you use it.

      Glares at oven that takes forever to preheat, doesn’t keep the temperature even once it does, and has a drawer oven that takes even longer to preheat than the shitty main oven takes to preheat and COOK things

      • intensely_human@lemm.ee
        3·
        10 months ago

        I sell appliances and the number of times I hear “It’s for a rental”, as a reason to get the cheapest thing, is depressing.

        • Chuckles@lemmy.world
          3·
          10 months ago

          As someone that is on the marketing side of individuals renting condos for vacations, the ones that buy the quality stuff, are able to get more revenue per booking, and a better retention. It not only applies to the kitchen, but to things you wouldn’t expect, like sheets, towels, and toilet paper. Go cheap on any of those, and you’ll read about it in a 2 star review.

      • intensely_human@lemm.ee
        1·
        10 months ago

        I’ve been quite poor my whole life. For me simply having the appliance, in my own apartment, is amazing. One year I lived in a little place with a little washer and dryer in the closet. It was incredible. The washer didn’t drain right, and the dryer would go for hours without drying the clothes, but it was still amazing because it was the first time ever I’d had a washer and dryer of my own that I didn’t have to go outside to use.

    • Chuckles@lemmy.world
      1·
      10 months ago

      I was at a cocktail party a couple of weeks ago, and had an engaging conversation with 4 other dads about our choices and regrets in kitchen appliances…and lawnmowers.

  • Tujio@lemmy.world
    111·
    10 months ago

    I was at Warped Tour many years ago, talking with randos in the campground. I mentioned which bands I was there to see, and this guy gave me a huge smile and yelled ‘You’re old’ in my face.

      • shasta@lemm.ee
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yep. It hit me at 32. I literally wasn’t even bending over. I walked about 30 feet in my house and by the time I got to the couch I was in terrible pain

      • Buddahriffic@lemmy.world
        3·
        10 months ago

        Could be a nutrient deficiency, too. I’ve gotten myself out of that exhausted state with b-complex and magnesium supplements. It’s quick, too, if that’s the real problem. I felt normal and alert again within 15 minutes of taking the supplements.

    • intensely_human@lemm.ee
      1·
      10 months ago

      I hesitate to nap on a day off because if I’m not careful I’ll just wake up the next morning and my day off will be gone.

  • Gumby@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    10 months ago

    Within the past few years, once my neck problems started getting worse and I finally went for an MRI and was diagnosed with arthritis.

    0/10, do not recommend.

    • Chuckles@lemmy.world
      1·
      10 months ago

      My MIL has had really good luck with non-thc CBD creams for arthritis. Done it daily for the the last couple of years and she swears by it. Don’t have personal experience with it, but she recently opened a jar of pasta sauce in front of me and didn’t blink. Hope you get some relief.

  • maegul@lemmy.mlEnglish
    8·
    10 months ago

    When I honestly felt that what my homemade juice/blended smoothie thingy needed more of was celery and that without enough celery it was too sweet and lacked body. That was the day there was no more pretending. Only a year before had I suffered through my first back injury, so they can go together.

    Otherwise, the beginnings of it for me were when I noticed warming up for physical exercise took longer. 10-15 minute bicycle commutes used to require no warm up at all. Then I’d feel warmed up only by the end of them. That’s when I knew I was turning the corner.

  • egonallanon@lemm.ee
    81·
    10 months ago

    I was speaking to someone at a party recently and realised they where both in their 20s and born after 9/11. Was quite a moment.

    • IphtashuFitz@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      Hell, I clearly recall the space shuttle Challenger tragedy. I even vaguely recall when Reagan was shot.

  • charlytune
    7·
    10 months ago

    At my BF’s cousin’s 18th birthday party, a small family do at the uncle and aunt’s house. The living room was full of people 60+, so as 30 something young people we naturally headed out into the hallway to hang with the cousins and their friends. All these young people barely registered us and just moved aside to let us past, they didn’t even look at us, just carried on talking to each other. We got to the kitchen and looked at each other and just went oh shit, we’re old aren’t we. Grabbed drinks and headed back to the old folk, at least they would speak to us!