For me, it’s disappearing. That someday something will happen to me and no one will ever know what it was and where I am. That I will become one of those mysteries you see online and on TV shows. Whenever I think about it I feel nothing but dread.

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    Getting old. Because it’s like old people are just ignored. Nobody thinks they are good looking or interesting and they are mostly just tolerated, not appreciated.

    That in combination with body starting to break down is not a great feeling.

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      When you get old, there are often other old people to hang out with and they mostly find each other interesting and appreciate them. You’ll be ok and you’ll think young people are naive and you’ll laugh at their obsession with superficial things. Medical issues are real. Take care of your back, knees, and teeth.

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      I don’t know. Most people I work with and know think the elderly are fascinating since they have so many stories and some experience to learn from. My next door neighbor is in his 80s and I love chatting with him and his wife.

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        Yeah but you are the exception, a bit wiser and emotionally mature than most. :)

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      And its because of this real lack of quality care for the elderly (outside of the wealthy elderly) that I workout and eat right as much as I can. I probably won’t be able to afford a good retirement home so I need to stay as health and fit as I can for as long as I can.

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        I do the same. Exercise, eat healthy and sleep properly. Once the body starts to get real problems, fun is over…