ADVANTAGES OF AGING

It has now been a week since my 59th birthday and I am about over my depression. I have decided that this is where I draw the line. I am not celebrating any more birthdays.

Now that I have had a few days to reflect I have come up with a few positive aspects about getting older.
• People get out of the way when you drive down the street.
• Foods you don't like taste like foods you do like
• You will probably be among the first hostages released.
• Your secrets are safe because your friends can't remember them.
• You are less and less likely to be subjected to a strip search.
• Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
• Kidnappers and stalkers are not very interested in you.
• Your arthritis makes it less likely that you will lose your wedding ring.
• If you wake up in the morning it's a good day regardless.
• Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.
• Things you buy now are less likely to wear out.
• TV show reruns are like new shows since you can’t remember the original showing
• Senior citizen discounts are automatically applied to your bill
• You no longer have to explain why you aren’t going to ride the roller coaster
• You can enjoy reading books more than once since you can’t remember the story line
• You have more opportunity to make friends while at the doctor’s office
• You can get a good nap while at the movies
• You can finally enjoy youR oldies music at louder levels since no one is worried about you loosing your hearing

I am sure there are some more, but I have forgotten them.