Avoiding the big 4-0

• Avoiding the big 4-0 by JesseN on 11 Apr, 2011 19:35
• With less than a month to go, I'm rapidly approaching panic mode.  I had an eye exam on Friday and found out I need reading glasses.      The hairline continues its northern retreat, and this morning I found a hair growing out of my left ear and a new crease across my forehead.  I feel like someone slipped me a dose of Instant Old Man.  How does anyone ever manage to stay 35?  Up until a couple of months ago it didn't seem like an impossible prospect.   I'm seriously getting depressed over this.   
• #1 by TheSlyBear on 11 Apr, 2011 20:02
• At this point I think that professional involvement is needed.
• #2 by Stu on 11 Apr, 2011 22:09
• Get over it: it's natural (and inevitable).  As Sinatra would say, 'That's life...'
• #3 by buddha on 12 Apr, 2011 06:17
• Quote from: JesseN on 11 Apr, 2011 19:35

  How does anyone ever manage to stay 35?  
  

  
  Have you ever heard of Kurt Cobain? He found a way to stay 27.
  
  Seriously, brother, I think the Bear hit it on the head.....get some help. Because you are either in here trollin' or you are getting seriously close to the edge.
• #4 by D.A.L.U.I. on 12 Apr, 2011 06:35
• Your answer is in a book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde.
• #5 by KJTQ29 on 12 Apr, 2011 06:55
• I've worn glasses since 4th grade, so you shouldn't panic because you need glasses.  Turning 40 is only a big deal if you make it a big deal.  I'm well past 40 and don't consider myself "old".  Start looking forward to life instead of worrying about what the calendar says. 
• #6 by buddha on 12 Apr, 2011 07:20
• Quote from: JesseN on 11 Apr, 2011 19:35

  this morning I found a hair growing out of my left ear
  

  
  I don't think it's the glasses that are bothering JesseN. $h!t, Jesse, I have more hair growing out of my ears than most of the guys here have on their backs!
• #7 by tomgallagher on 12 Apr, 2011 09:01
• Yes, I think a mental health professional is in order.
• #8 by Bolohead on 12 Apr, 2011 13:02
• Just age gracefully, it helps. 
• #9 by deman on 14 Apr, 2011 08:57
• Ohhhhh, woe is me
• #10 by chgobuzzbald on 14 Apr, 2011 23:09
• I know a guy with incredible thick ear hair. Even in the summer he looks like he is wearing earmuffs. Hmm maybe an ear hair comb over would not be so bad ?
  
   
• #11 by Jimlog on 15 Apr, 2011 01:36
• Dude- everyone gets older. Its a fact of life!
• #12 by mangosink12572 on 15 Apr, 2011 12:23
• Jesse - - - -SHAVE SLY BALD and you will look 10 years younger  - - -
• #13 by TheSlyBear on 15 Apr, 2011 12:44
• Wise words, mango!
  
  There's only one way to avoid aging and it really really sucks.