I don’t know about you, but there are a lot of things I love about getting older. I love being able to rent a car without paying an extra fee, being able to buy a house, or being able to spend a Friday night experimenting with different flavors of hummus because what do I need to go out for? But there are also parts about getting old that aren’t quite so fun. Anyone who’s past their 20s knows what I’m talking about: aches and pains, boring adult responsibilities, and feeling like no matter how much you sleep, it’s never enough. Read on to see insights from people recounting how they have realized they are getting old and see if any of them resonate.
#1: Getting Comfy
I don’t know about you guys, but I have always associated sitting a lot with older people. Pretty much every memory I have of one of my grandpas is of him sitting in a recliner, feet propped up, looking comfortable and relaxed.
As a kid, I didn’t get it; I wanted to run around playing with the toys he kept in his basement. But the older I get, the more I understand it. I, too, see the value of a comfortable chair where I can prop my feet up. Like the writer of this post, I am becoming more like a grandfather every day.