For the senior citizens of Y!A?

I'm 51 and I enjoy this age. I've had good times and not so good, but it's all made me who I am today. Though I messed up sometimes and there were some hard times, there's no real regrets. There's a lot of wonderful memories and if I changed anything in my life-it would change everything and I might not have those I love or might not be the person I am today. I like who I am and I'm still living life and learning everyday.

Life does go by quickly, that's why you must enjoy and treasure every moment of it. If you want to do something-go for it! The only regrets will be for the things you didn't do, chances that you let slip by. Don't be afraid, Carey, growing older is just a part of life, sometimes the best part. Best wishes!---Luvs

The only regret that I can think of is that I am no longer in the physical condition that I was when I was 18 but I can still race my granddaughters ages 7& 12 down the street and win, get down on the floor to play with my 18mth old grandson and keep up with my 16 & 18 year old grandaughters when they are trying to teach me some of their dances(but I am stiff the day after they go home lol)

You asked for advice. O.k. here goes... this is just what I learned growing up. ..... You get respect by being respectful of others, The other person has an opinion. It may not agree with yours, it does not mean they are wrong or that you are , it just means they see life differently than you do because of their experiences...... That butterfly feeling that you get in your stomach,wanting to be with your crush 24/7 , thinking, daydreaming, texting,and other wise forgetting about everything else but them is not love,,,it's infatuation that goes away quickly and returns when someone new shows you some attention..Real love is deeper and more secure feeling.( that does'nt mean that you still can't get those butterfly feelings with your true love even when you are older).You can fall in love, have a good time, be and feel beautiful,at any age. .Be interested in people and they will think you are interesting. Don't try to impress people with having the latest,newest or most expensive thing because it won't make you a better,more popular, or beautiful person,instead it makes you more insecure and ages you faster as you try to keep up. Having a couple of true friends is more valuable that alot of friends that are there only in good times. Take care of your health, stay in school , work at having a positive attitude,...There are many seniors out there that are having more fun now than they did when they were younger, maybe because we learn to make every day count and not sweat the small stuff. and that a positive attitude makes a big difference.. I hope this helps! :)

I can understand why you might be scared. I don't think it's about growing up though...I think there are other reasons that you are clevery attempting to conceal. This is only one side the downside of growing old. The other is knowing when to back off. I wouldn't want to offend anyone. That would be unwise. Still, I'll give you a B for better than most who attempt to con us with words. That's my answer to your question. I was not offended or degraded by your question. You'll fit right in...welcome to the seniors category! Carry on.

*Edit; I don't miss being young because my youth is a part of the person I am today (lie). Almost 55 years of abuse & dysfunctional lifestyles & environments haven't managed to get me to keep my mouth shut when I see a sale that could benefit the community(partial lie). That's why I save a bit of money to get the best deals at the end of every month before people hit the stores on the first of every month (truth-no lie)! See...I just exposed myself...NEXT!

I am having the time of my life. I rise when it suits me. I take a nap everyday, I eat what I like, I read the paper from cover to cover, starting with Sports and then to the Comics. I do the cross word every day and do not answer the phone when I do not want to talk. I call back later if it is not an emergency. I spend for what I want, I play on the computer as much as I want. I am in good health, I work out in the gym three days per week for an hour, strenuously. I have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. More but there is something on the tube.

How sweet of you! You are a blessed young Lady I can see that.Growing up is the best time of your life.We are 59 and still feel young, in fact age is a state of mind remember that.I would change a few things. as you know we all make our share of mistakes so here are a few words of wisdom.Education should be first, the world will whip you around pretty good without it. It doesn't have to be college. but get into whatever holds your interest. Think about your future always, plan for retirement always I can not stress that to much.Enjoy your friends and family, treat them like precious gems because that is what they are.Have fun but don't be a follower Always stay in charge of your life..Prayer goes a long way and it will work miracles.Each decade of your life will be different.You have so much to look foward to. I love my life now but it was so much fun I would go back in a heartbeat.Our kids and grandchildren are my greatest joy.God blessed us so much but I have to tell you I prayed for it.My kids are a 10 in my books. Remember honor and respect will get you where ever you want to go. You are already a wise young lady so grab life bt the tail and run girl!It is a wonderful life..God Bless you and enjoy the ride.

Oh, Sweetheart, do not be afraid of growing older. Be afraid of never being allowed to! Your whole life is still ahead of you and lots of happy and wonderful things will happen. We all make mistakes but somehow, things usually will work out. I wish that I had thought a little more about the future when I was your age and I wish that I had been a lot smarter in some of the choices that I made. But I don't miss being young, except I wish my body hadn't got ahead of my mind! We have lived in a different time than you have now, just as our parents and grandparents lived in different times than ours. We are trusting you to take hold of this world and make it better for yourselves. It is what we tried to do and sometimes it didn't work but we gave it our best. Now it is up to you and your peers to look ahead and try to change things for the better. Be happy and be smart in your decisions. I hope that you get to live a long and healthy life and won't regret a thing!

Hi CArey!

Live life to the fullest! Respect your parents, family, elders. Make memories to have a lifetime.

I would not go back and change a thing. But I would love to go back to the comfort of mom and dad and that home life as a child.

If you make a mistake leaarn from it and carry on. And falling in love is wonderful. Really wonderful when it lasts, and the one thing you have is your virginity, it is yours and a treasure wonderful gift for the man you love and end up sharing your life with.

Life has changed so much. I was born in the 50's and it was a much simplier time.

Best wishes to you and have a great Life!!!Remember you get this one chance...make the most of it!!!

I am content to be me at age 64. We've been there and done that and now it's your turn . Teenagers are so full of self-doubt, I know I was but just know that you can do anything you put your mind to . If it's worth doing , do it right.

Inside, I'm still 16 but my body has to remind me how old it is every time it rains or snows. What will be ,will be and worrying about the future is a waste of energy. Here is a song from the 50's which pretty well sums it up for you.

No way offended. Carey , enjoy your teenage years , your twenties will be great ( you become an adult and if you are smart they can be very fun times . )Thirty's are wonderful , things begin to make sense and belive it or not ... your still young and you begin to start having things and watching it all come together . I'm 42 and am happier than ever and look forward to my 50's . Getting older is not a negative thing at all hon ,and can you imagine being in your seventies and watching a few generations that you took part in creating ...All of life can be wonderful and remember you are mainly in control of the outcome ! Good luck Carey !

When you are young, you are under a lot of pressure to save for the future, plan for the future, prepare for the future, etc. One day, you will discover the future is now and you have more past than future. It is very liberating. At my age, I can live one day at a time without any guilt.

My only advice to you is to insure your independence by saving and investing ten percent of everything you earn, starting at as young an age as possible. Anyone can manage of 90% of what they bring home. That ten percent you put in the bank or invest in mutual funds or other other investments will grow, and each dollar you save will begin to work for you so that when you are old you won't have to work.