The Perks of Being Over 40

*Akasha* · February 18, 2004, 03:11 AM

1. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

2. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

3. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.

4. People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

7. Things you buy now won't wear out.

8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.

9. You can live without sex but not without glasses.

10. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations.

11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

12. You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.

13. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

14. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

15. You sing along with elevator music.

16. Your eyes won't get much worse.

17. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

18. You can't remember who sent you this list.

looneytic · February 19, 2004, 10:18 AM

benefits of being old:

1...the pool of younger women/men is much larger
2...don't have to brush your teeth
3...stare blankly into space and ignore people and no one cares
4...no one asks you to help "move"
5...neighbors make their kids do your yard work
6...people get out of your way when driving
7...you believe in Karma - you've finally seen your kids "get theirs"
8...you can ask young people to do stupid things for you and they will
9...people do believe you when you say "I forgot"
10...your parents no longer nag

signed:
...approaching full benefits (6 out of 10 ain't bad)

February 19, 2004, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
looneytic Registered	The Perks of Being Over 40 benefits of being old: 1...the pool of younger women/men is much larger 2...don't have to brush your teeth 3...stare blankly into space and ignore people and no one cares 4...no one asks you to help "move" 5...neighbors make their kids do your yard work 6...people get out of your way when driving 7...you believe in Karma - you've finally seen your kids "get theirs" 8...you can ask young people to do stupid things for you and they will 9...people do believe you when you say "I forgot" 10...your parents no longer nag signed: ...approaching full benefits (6 out of 10 ain't bad)

February 18, 2004, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Akasha	The Perks of Being Over 40 1. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size. 2. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either. 3. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service. 4. People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?" 5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way. 7. Things you buy now won't wear out. 8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M. 9. You can live without sex but not without glasses. 10. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations. 11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans. 12. You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it. 13. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge. 14. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 15. You sing along with elevator music. 16. Your eyes won't get much worse. 17. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. 18. You can't remember who sent you this list.