Posted by IsoM on February 20, 2002, at 17:54:11
In reply to Re: Thoughts on Age » Mark H., posted by noa on February 20, 2002, at 17:19:24
That's funny that you mention your hands, Noa. I'm 52 but I never thought about how old I looked till I started work at another place & people assumed I was in my late 30's. My hands though, are another matter. Even as a kid, my hands looked much older. Now that they're in dirt so much of the day & gardening when not at work, they look about 60+. I hate lotions & have soft nails so I couldn't fix them even if I wanted to. Others tell me my hands look sore & dry but they're not really.
I think sometimes the expression on our face has a lot to do with how old we look. When I was just getting over a long bout of viral pneumonia, with my marriage breaking up, & one son suicidal & had to be hospitalised, I swear I looked *so* old. My mouth was drawn down & I had big, dark shadows under my eyes. I thought it meant I'd now look old forever. A big smile & laughter (when we can) does so much to make someone look young & attractive. I'm happy to report I smile & laugh often now.
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