SEVEN - OH !!

 "The world needs more people who refuse to act their age."

Last week I completed my 70th trip around the sun, a journey that started way back in 1956.  (Jeez, that was when silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars still circulated in our pocket change!)

The above quote is more relevant to me than ever before.

Remember when you were growing up, your parents would scold you with the ""Act your age!" line?

I do.  Now that I have transitioned across the numerical threshold of being 'middle-aged' to the status of 'old', I want nothing to do with acting my age!

That being established, I think it's safe to say that, not only do I not feel like I'm 70, I certainly don't act like it, either.

After I hit my retirement era five years ago, I worked through all the difficulties associated with 'I don't have any place to be today' and 'what do I do with my empty house' and 'where did all my work friends go?',etc, etc, etc.

Now that I am into my 7th decade, my focus has shifted to prioritizing my own activities, and spending more quality time with the missus.

First and foremost, more attention has recently been paid to exercise and diet.

Every early weekday morning is spent at the local rec center engaging in a rather rigorous 'cross-fit' regimen consisting of a large variety of weight, cardio, and core exercises.

Diet changes consist of the increase in protein and vegetables, and much less in the consumption of carbs, processed foods, and sugar.

In addition, I make sure that I get a full eight hours of sleep every night. That's more important to mental and physical well-being than many people realize.

Needless to say, I look and feel in much better shape than when I was half my age.

In addition to that, I stay physically and mentally active during the remainder of the day.

Recently, I've been on a binge of de-cluttering the house, ruthlessly getting rid of things that I no longer need or ever will use. 

There's definitely going to be a substantial yard sale this coming Spring!

Also, I have many hobbies to keep my grey matter busy:

Model rocketry

LEGO  building

Music performance, practice, study, and writing

Woodworking

Philatelics and numismatics

Gardening

Journaling

Reading

My wife says I have too much, but I think not!

Even though I own a La-z-Boy chair, it sees very little use. Most days, none at all.

Another important thing is that I limit my media intake, both social media and televised stuff.  I don't even have a Facebook account.  And I'm better off for it. I tend to view most media content as 'clutter  for the brain'.  And since I am in de-cluttering mode right now, well, you know...

With all this said, I am greatly looking forward to the next decade.

Lots to do and accomplish!