Aging

[Sapper PE LS]

It happens to all of us.  First it's a whisker on your chin that you try to convince yourself is just blonde, not gray or silver.  Then, it's the increased waist size, dammit, these jeans fit fifteen years ago, why can't I still fit in a size 34 waist, I haven't put on that much weight, have I?  Next thing you know your fasting for your over 40 physical that the Army makes you take (even though you're only 39, go figure).

So, what tips, techniques, advice do you have to pass on to younger folks about aging.  I'm seeing more wrinkles and grays than I ever thought I'd see on myself.  I'm balding, pretty significantly now, and I am going to be turning 40 in 3 months.  Any advice on how to do this shit gracefully?

 

[Supe]

If you want to ignore all the grey hair creeping in, don't marry a salon owner.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Time to embrace the hipster grandpa look.  Future Sap here:

 

[Supe]

I want to punch that guy square in the face.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Is this before or after we hold him down and shave his beard?

 

[Supe]

I planned on ripping it off his chin with my bare hands.

 

[P-E]

I thought that was the new millennial look. 

 

[Supe]

You're right.  The guy in that photo is probably 23/24.

 

[matt267 PE]

 

[Supe]

Don't get butthurt just because you have a handlebar mustache, Matt.

 

[matt267 PE]

No handlebar mustache yet. The hair on my head is about 90% white. My facial hair grows about 95% black. As soon as I can grow a white beard, I'm going to stop shaving. And yes, I might apply some mustache wax from time to time.

 

[NJmike PE]

shave it. Own that shit like Mr Clean. That's what I started doing.

EDIT: plus if you're a cheap b@$t@rd like me, that means you save that money on haircuts

 

[matt267 PE]

Sap, just have another baby. It'll make you feel young again.

 

[NJmike PE]

Sap, just have another baby. It'll make you feel young again.

 

[Sapper PE LS]

Sap, just have another baby. It'll make you feel young again.

Oh HELL NO.

 

[ptatohed]

Sap, just have another baby. It'll make you feel young again.

Yup, that's what I am doing.  Having my 3rd (due in 2 weeks) at 41.   

 

[matt267 PE]

Yup, that's what I am doing.  Having my 3rd (due in 2 weeks) at 41.   

Seriously? Congrats.

My baby is about 5 weeks old now.  It's fun. Plus sleep is overrated.

 

[knight1fox3]

My baby is about 5 weeks old now.  It's fun. Plus sleep is overrated.

Well since you're having so much fun with that, why not start studying to take another PE exam? :dunno:

Maybe structural?

 

[matt267 PE]

I was thinking Electrical. It seems like an easy one to learn without any education.

 

[Supe]

Yup, that's what I am doing.  Having my 3rd (due in 2 weeks) at 41.   

So what is it about retirement that's a turnoff to you?