15th January, 2008
Old is Gold
There’s a negative stigma surrounding age and I honestly think it’s overrated. I can understand in the past that age was a taboo because the style of life was very different. These days though, age is no longer an obstacle to anything (except some biological restrictions)!
So, I am here today to celebrate age and the finer things that come along with it. I won’t speak on behalf of men, so from a woman’s point of view:
* Less Tolerant: While that may seem like a negative thing, it’s not. It’s a blessing in disguise. No tolerance for stupidity, fake-ness, or pointless anything. Let’s get down to business people.
* More Stable: We don’t need anyone to reassure us of what we mean to them and how great we are. We are secure; we know our true worth and are comfortable with our flaws.
* Sense of Direction: We know where we are in life, what we want, and most importantly, what we don’t want! We may not always know how to get there, but at least we have a direction in mind.
* Independent: We don’t ‘need’ to be given things. We know how to get them ourselves. Of course, that said, it is still always nice to get stuff, so don’t assume that we’ll say no.
* No-Whining: We don’t need to whine. We’ll tell you how it is, straight up. We have no issues about being honest. It’s up to you to decide what you want to do or not do about it.
* Emotional Security: We do get our hearts broken and we do get hurt. But it just doesn’t bring our world crashing down. We know that life goes on, and so will we. No need for drama.
The list goes on, but it’s cold and this is as far as my brain can go at this point in time.
Posted at 9:46 am |
June said:
Loving this. How very true. I long for the day when I can be all self-assured and confident…
January 15, 2008 at 12:22 pm
June said:
Yes… Yes… Upon re-reading, I shall go.
January 15, 2008 at 12:45 pm
MSB said:
June: thanks.. soon inshAllah.. and yes, GO GO GO and gimme details later :*
January 15, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Marzouq said:
Everything in due time! The soul is what counts and when you have a young soul it doesn’t matter how old you are, and with age you gain experience and a certain degree of freedom!
January 16, 2008 at 10:10 am
la reine said:
yep so true, but still growing old doesnt feel good walla
January 16, 2008 at 10:54 am
MSB said:
Marzouq: i agree.. but the main point is, that aging is actually good. i’m a lot happier now and settled/grounded than i was when i was younger. and it’s not a matter of maturity, it’s a matter of being comfortable with who u r and where u r in life, …
la reine: on the contrary.. it’s great!
January 16, 2008 at 11:27 am
N. said:
Some women don’t get to that stage, and some young women are already at that stage. Those who are at the golden stage and have these kind of qualities are truly golden women!
January 16, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Hopeless Poet said:
How can less tolerant be a blessing? It means you are less patient and in no time you will start whining about the other person not being straight to business
January 16, 2008 at 2:02 pm
ammaro said:
is that in reply to my post? tera i was just joking :p
the only good thing about being young is you have MORE infront of you :p but yes, definately agree with a lot of whats up there..
January 16, 2008 at 2:34 pm
MSB said:
N: true.. not everyone ‘ages’ the same way or at the same time.
HP: i didnt say impatient, i said less tolerant!
i mean it in a sense that, you dont have time to waste on the wrong things or the wrong people.. if you feel up front that you’re heading down the wrong path, you don’t have time to continue just to check it out. you stop immediately and readjust your path.
ammaro: haha no I already had this in mind. Your post just reminded me of it
the only good thing about being young is having the ‘energy’!!
January 16, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Ms. D said:
i totally agree with less tolerant! so trueeee!! so ture! stupid cheezy people go flyin out the window the minute they walk in
January 18, 2008 at 10:21 am
MSB said:
Ms. D: exactly what i’m talking about!
January 19, 2008 at 12:06 am
Marzouq said:
I was comfortable since I was in my diapers…. looool
January 19, 2008 at 4:31 pm
MSB said:
Marzouq: 3ad int ghair!!!
January 19, 2008 at 4:50 pm