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Three score and ten

Vivian — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:48:30 GMT

Tomorrow I will be 70 years old. The biblical expression three score and ten keeps coming to mind. No birthday ever bothered me...not 40, not 50, not 60 or 65. For some reason 70 is hitting me hard. It seems old. I feel OK. I go to dance class four times a week and strength building classes too. It's just this number in my head. It's foolish of me but still bugs me.

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freakygirl — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:56:08 GMT

first of all, happy birthday! 🎉

and second, how about you focus instead on how healthy, active, and that you have a sound mind and body at this stage of your life. all those positives will hopefully trump that number 70. 😊

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hckynut — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:00:04 GMT

@Vivian Florimond wrote:
Tomorrow I will be 70 years old. The biblical expression three score and ten keeps coming to mind. No birthday ever bothered me...not 40, not 50, not 60 or 65. For some reason 70 is hitting me hard. It seems old. I feel OK. I go to dance class four times a week and strength building classes too. It's just this number in my head. It's foolish of me but still bugs me.

@Vivian

There is only 1 other option I am aware of besides chronologically getting older. Other types of age are more important starting with Physiological and Psychological age.

I never concern myself with anything in my life over which I have control, my preference is doing more productive thinking and actions. I am 77 and the number 7 means no more to me than me being closer to 80.

Optimism is and always be my best friend when it comes to life and every issue that comes my way.

ETA- HAPPY BIRTHDAY

hckynut(john)

Re: Three score and ten

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:04:25 GMT

@Vivian

Happy Birthday! 70 is not old at all....I'd say it's more "middle age." At 55, I'm a young adult, of course. LOL

You inspire me with your dancing 4 times a week! Happiness to you!

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meallen616 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:15:11 GMT

Enjoy your day,

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DiAnne — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:41:03 GMT

@Vivian Florimond wrote:
Tomorrow I will be 70 years old. The biblical expression three score and ten keeps coming to mind. No birthday ever bothered me...not 40, not 50, not 60 or 65. For some reason 70 is hitting me hard. It seems old. I feel OK. I go to dance class four times a week and strength building classes too. It's just this number in my head. It's foolish of me but still bugs me.

I think it may be that word "elderly" which I hate. At 70 you have to own up to it.

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blueroses47 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:16:21 GMT

Vivian,

I will be turning 70 this June, and I am feeling the exact same way as you are. My husband was saying that when you hit 70, it's hard to deny to yourself that you are just REALLY getting up there....it's a real milestone.

I have recently lost two dear friends born in 1947, the same year as me. One died very suddenly about a year and a half ago, and another died this past summer after fighting leukemia for 2 years. Both were healthy until then.

It's made me very sad, and makes me look at my time here as just very special now. I'm grateful for the time I've been given, and I try to look at it that way.

I do think it's normal to have the feelings you and I are having...maybe not everyone does as they get older, but I think most people do at one stage or another.

Try not to think about the negative aspects of aging (though that's often hard) and view your birthday as a very special celebration. I'm going to try to do that when my birthday comes,hopefully.

Re: Three score and ten

Oznell — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:32:08 GMT

I've had all the mixed feelings, good and bad, that people have mentioned in respect to getting older. It's all a process, isn't it? Vivian Florimond, you have a vital spirit that transcends age.

From one January person to another, happy birthday, and here's to a fun, healthy 2017!

Re: Three score and ten

YorkieonmyPillow — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:37:35 GMT

Look at Joan Rivers, she was 81 and still a firecracker and probably still would be had it not been for the tragedy!

Then there is Betsey Johnson.....she is in her 70s and is fierce!

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Catiele — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:57:23 GMT

My husband will be 76yrs old tomorrow. He is long retired and as busy as he ever was. He has his health along with a few problems. We will go to dinner to celebrate. He is quite amazing as I am sure you are. Enjoy the health and life you have been given. I am 74 and have health problems and am still enjoying my life.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:08:32 GMT

@Vivian, I think it is great that you are entering a new decade. I also think it is wonderful that you are so active.

I am 61. My parents both died at the age of 65 and that made me aware of the ticking clock. I had a very high stress job and I deliberately retired at the age of 50 with my parents' clock in my head. I am so glad I did.

I count my life in months left. It gives me perspective. For some reason I am sure I will live longer than my parents but who knows? I have buried three of my ten siblings (ALS, early onset Alzheimers and lung cancer) already. As the eigth and youngest girl, I am pretty sure I will be tending to more family when the time comes.

I am grateful for each day and I surround myself with people who bring me joy.

I have a very good friend who is very active at the age of 71. She is my role model. I hope I am as active as she is and you are.

Keep on dancing and have a wonderful birthday. LM

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Brandysarah — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:33:56 GMT

Happy Birthday, Vivian. It's my birthday also. Will be 70 plus.

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PamfromCT — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:43:38 GMT

Happy Birthday to you! You have many happy years ahead of you.

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Stormygirl — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 03:34:29 GMT

@Vivian I wish you a very happy Birthday dear lady! You sound awesome, energetic and vibrant!!! Heck I am 57 and if I could get out of this wheelchair I would dance with you and shake this booty I would!!! So there age is just a number and you have a great time. Well who says I cant do the wheelchair watoosee! LOL Happy birthday and many more!

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libbyannE — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:51 GMT

It's odd how some birthdays hit us. The only one that got to me was my 26th! Suddenly, I was on the "wrong" side of 25 and close to the "dreaded" 30. I can't explain why that bothered me. When I turned 65 a year ago, it didn't faze me because I don't think of myself as that old, but I don't mind it, fight it, or lie about my age. I am happy on every birthday, but I totally understand that one birthday can affect you more than another. 70 is not old, especially for someone like you who goes to dance class. I feel good if I get on my Exercycle for 20-39 minutes. In the summer, I swim every day.

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151949 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:16:49 GMT

When my DH turned 70 it seemed to hit him hard as well.

A good frend who was the same age as my Mother once told me to really enjoy my 60's as they were the best time of her life - not having to work but still young enough to enjoy doing things. I think that statement could apply to your 70's now a days.People are living full lives for much longer. So have a great birthday tomorrow.

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meallen616 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:54:47 GMT

Brandysarah,

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qvcfreak — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:50:42 GMT

Happy Birthday and may you be blessed with many more plus good health. Remember it's just a number, live the age you want to be (((HUGS)))

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MacDUFF — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:17:50 GMT

@Vivian

Happy birthday, Vivian. It's a pleasure to read your posts. Yes, 70 is going to bug me, too! Hope you had a great day!

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Vivian — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:52:45 GMT

I went to Zumba and then a weight lifting class today. Being able to get through all that made me realize that age is just a number. I'm still a dancing fool. My Zumba instructor told me that I'm very graceful. That made my day. I'm OK with 70.