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Offline JesseN

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Avoiding the big 4-0
« on: April 11, 2011, 07:35:52 PM »
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.   :-[
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2011, 08:02:14 PM »
At this point I think that professional involvement is needed.
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Offline Stu

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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 10:09:41 PM »
Get over it: it's natural (and inevitable).  As Sinatra would say, 'That's life...'
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2011, 06:17:13 AM »
Quote from: JesseN on April 11, 2011, 07:35:52 PM
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.
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Offline D.A.L.U.I.

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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2011, 06:35:22 AM »
Your answer is in a book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde.
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2011, 06:55:14 AM »
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. 
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Offline buddha

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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2011, 07:20:23 AM »
Quote from: JesseN on April 11, 2011, 07:35:52 PM
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!
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2011, 09:01:25 AM »
Yes, I think a mental health professional is in order.
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2011, 01:02:28 PM »
Just age gracefully, it helps.  :*))
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Offline deman

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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2011, 08:57:49 AM »
Ohhhhh, woe is me :'(
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2011, 11:09:12 PM »
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 ?

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Offline Jimlog

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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 01:36:14 AM »
Dude- everyone gets older. Its a fact of life!
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 12:23:37 PM »
Jesse - - - -SHAVE SLY BALD and you will look 10 years younger  - - -
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Re: Avoiding the big 4-0
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 12:44:24 PM »
Wise words, mango!

There's only one way to avoid aging and it really really sucks.
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