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My birthday is on Sunday. No, this is not a ploy for birthday wishes, beads (well, maybe, lol), but a question.

I'm changing decades this year and I find myself really depressed about it. Does anyone else get depressed on their birthdays, especially big ones? Normally, I'm not depressed about getting older, this year is unusual. I'm not really depressed, just a little down, maybe it's because it's raining. I really hate rain. Or maybe because I'm back from the Southwest which I love and in NJ which I hate....

Chime in with your opinions, ok? I'm off to the movies, my antidepression device.

Patti

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Patti
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Patti, I also live in NJ and looking forward to retiring anywhere else but here. I also had a big birthday in November - my 60th. I thought it would hit me hard but surprisingly, it didn't. I hear 60 is the new 40 which is ok by me. I am in good health, I have two grandchild that I love to spoil, I have a wonderful husband who puts up with my quilting and beading supplies all over the house, my mom is turning 88 this year but lives in Florida (wish I was closer). I have started taking better care of myself now, taking vitamins and eating right, even exercising more. I asked for and received a Nintendo DS Lite for Christmas with the Brain Age game. I am into my 1st week of training my brain to keep it young. I do as crossword puzzles and sudoku as much as possible. Mom has severe memory loss and I want to do what I can now to avoid as much of that now.

You can't stop the clock but you can take advantage of the time you have now to take good care of yourself. I found that being 59 was harder than turning 60 since I perceived 59 as being at the "end" of a decade and 60 as being at the "beginning" of the decade. I much prefer beginnings.

Happy birthday to you. Enjoy your day!

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AliceW

Happy (almost) Birthday Patti! I'm sorry that your birthday is depressing you. I hope the actual day is fun and you do something special!

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Valerie

My 25th birthday was sort of depressing. 25 years on this earth and I had not done very much with my life. Or so I thought. Stopped celebrating birthdays that year. Not important when I was born, nor when I die. What happens between the two events is what is important.

  • People told me the big x0s were the depressing ones. Not so.

  • 30 came and I was to busy to notice.

  • 40 came and I knew I was in the prime of life. Plus I graduated from college two years previous and starting a new life and new career.

  • 50 came and I was to busy enjoying my career to notice. My wife took me out to dinner the following weekend and I was thrilled.

  • 60 came and now 62 is around the corner. For the rest of my life I am going to learn new things. Decided to learn a little about woodturning, then wood carving, now jewelry, next will be oil painting (not the house). And, who knows after that. Oh wait, need to know how a watch works. Need to know what kind of rock it is that I just tripped on.

  • no time for birthdays and no time for sadness.

Have a GREAT day, GREAT week, GREAT month and GREAT new year. Tony the tiger would have said it better, but your stuck with me saying it.

Henry

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Henry

Age is just a number. It is how you feel inside and out which matters. I guess what I try to do now I am in my 60's is to try new things. Have just been up in a glider and that was great.

I am putting lots into my memory bank and planning lots more. Next Christmas we plan to spend with the family in London.

I am still teaching and enjoying it, still have hearing, health and eyesight to do what I want, so I make the most of everything. Both my brother and sister died younger than I am now which has made me realise how lucky I am. Age is a privilege not granted to all.

Cheers, Jan

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Mike Gribble

I totally agree 44 hasnt felt any different then43 so why should any other year i ask Smile

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Vicky

Oh! you have beat me to it. I have got it on my list above my computer and was just waiting for the date to sing to you. It is mine two weeks tomorrow on the 11th and I feel some things are getting too much for me.

Anyway wishing you a very happy birthday and hope you have lots of nice things for presents. Hugs Shirley

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Shirley Shone

Hi Patti,

I call it "being in a funk." Like you I'm not one to really care about my age as there isn't anything I can do about it. :) After my last birthday (47) I did get into a little funk for about 3 weeks. Plus I had lost 2 friends (their still alive just moved) this year and it just hit me all at once. Thinking about 50 approaching just made me feel so old. haha You're doing the right thing in my opinion. Do things you enjoy and you'll be out of it in no time. I hadn't done anything with beads in a long time. So, I've gotten them back out and looking at taking a class or two. I've also started quilting again. These things really get ones mind off of things.

Lynne

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King's Crown

On Dec 27, 8:59 am, Patti wrote: Patti -- I refused to celebrate my 50th, much to the dismay of some of my so-called friends, who were critical of this decision. It is my life, my birthday and my decision. I hated turning 50. Could not see what there was to celebrate.

Embracing my old-ness has not been easy for me. For Christmas, I bought myself a) a new bedspread (non-age related), some Perricone skin products (NOTHING BUT AGE-RELATED) and a Pilates Power Gym (see previous notation, LOL). I am fighting the signs of aging with everything I can buy, LOLOLOLOL. I'm looking at a dermawand and that electronic ab thingy. Can you tell I watch too much TV?

Not only am I aging, but I live in CA, where aging is practically banned by law. It stinks.

MUCH LOVE -- Becki

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Beckibead

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I agree that the ones with the zeros are the hardest, but, after all, it is ONLY a number. Cheer up. Last month I passed that hurdle with a larger number than any of you. Felt a bit down on the last day of the decade, but fine on my actual birthday. Each day is a gift. Enjoy! Blessings, Marilyn

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Marilynart

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What number would that be. Mine will be 72, two weeks today. Hugs Shirley

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Shirley Shone

Awww this is really touching. While I'm not getting that old, I'm having issues with being closer to 30 than 20. This was nice to read, and it puts some things into perspective.

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Valerie

Thanks.

Went to your web site and your blog. Based on what I have seen of your talent, you are not going to have time for any depression.

For me, the very best years were between 30 and 58. You have a lot to look forward to.

By the way, I enjoyed the green eyes.

Henry

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Henry

Can't offer any advice but wanted to wish you a happy, happy birthday! Barbara

Bead & Polymer Clay Habitué

There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry)

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My birthday is on Sunday. No, this is not a ploy for birthday wishes,

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Barbara Forbes-Lyons

Thanks, everyone for your best wishes and your advice. I've decided I will give myself today, the last day I will be 59, to be depressed about it. I'm really tired anyway, and sitting around reading, watching the Southwest jewelry on QVC, and taking it easy. Tomorrow we are going to Philly to see the Renoir Landscape exhibit, which should really be fun. We're also going out for New Years Eve, which is something we rarely do, to a restaurant. One of the guys I work with is playing in the band who will be performing there.

Happy New Year to all,

Patti

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Patti

I'm only 3 years behind you. I'm a grandma, I'm almost totally grey, and my arthritis gets worse every day, but I have the mind and soul of a much younger gal!

Have a wonderful birthday and a great new years!

Linda2

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Linda2

Thanks Henry!! The eyes are some of my more creepy stuff. At least to me. ;)

I'll take your word for it (for now!) and try and remember what you said when I hit 30.

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Valerie

Oooh Patti! You won't regret seeing the Renoir paintings. THAT should cheer you up I think. I had the opportunity to see a wonderful exhibit of a lot of the old Impressionist masters a few years ago and I count it as one of the best things I have ever gotten to see/do. I could have stayed there for days studying each one. I hope you have fun!!

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Valerie

I can actually vouch for this!! Linda is so much fun. :) (and I miss her!!)

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Valerie

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