Things you’ve learned to appreciate the older you’ve gotten

[Kurt.]

A tight fitting pair of undies


*and that’s not a film

 

[Macker07]

Led Zeppelin

 

[Tim's tourettes]

Caring less and less about what other people think of you.

 

[Tony Hibbert's Wife]

Seafood.
Vegetable gardening.
Classic literature.
Emo music.
Board games.
Playing an electric guitar(after only playing acoustic for 20 years) and learning other instruments.
Having a live and let live attitude re: the small stuff.
Long periods of sobriety (not by design, but appreciated all the same).
Reading magazines.
Cricket and F1.
Jordan Pickford.
Getting chatted up.

 

[Rich1878]

My own company

 

[Tim's tourettes]

My own company

This. I've always loved hill walking/hiking of any kind but always with mates
Since the age of approx 40, I find real solice in walking alone. I still do a bit with mates and enjoy it but feel totally comfortable on my own these days.

 

[Dundee mifflin]

My wife

 

[Simo]

This. I've always loved hill walking/hiking of any kind but always with mates
Since the age of approx 40, I find real solice in walking alone. I still do a bit with mates and enjoy it but feel totally comfortable on my own these days.

Chance would be a fine thing. That said, seeing my 6yo daughter take on a hiking challenge makes me proud.
Still would like to do get some time to myself though...c2c ideally!

 

[verreauxi]

Nice to reread a favorite book again. I never used to do this.

I appreciate that my 8yr old likes things I used to like, such as toy trains and Scooby Doo. It’s fun playing toy trains with him or watching Scooby Doo as an older adult.

 

[NeilMorepies]

Ambient noise
Being in my own (good job really)

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Nice to reread a favorite book again. I never used to do this.

I appreciate that my 8yr old likes things I used to like, such as toy trains and Scooby Doo. It’s fun playing toy trains with him or watching Scooby Doo as an older adult.

And the moment you realise your parents played toy trains with you.

 

[Efcjake]

Fibre

 

[PhilM]

Peace and quiet, and a lack of drama in life.

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

Your wellbeing. Your sanity. Taking time out for yourself.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Peace and quiet, and a lack of drama in life.

The community after Mass. The chat on the way out, always a laugh amidst the support network. That is golden.