I Still Can- Just

[poliphilo]

I climbed over a gate yesterday. Twice. It was about the height of my chest and had no bars to use as foot-rests, so I hauled myself up using the strength of my arms. I didn't need to do it; I could have got to where I was going another way; but I wanted to prove I still could.  When I reached the top I wobbled a bit and could easily have toppled over and cracked my head. There was no-one watching so I wasn't showing off- except to myself.

Comments

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

Woo-hoo! Congratulations.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful!
:)
I know I can't do that with my bad joints.

[baritonejeff.livejournal.com]

Well, know that you have verified that you *can* "still just"...

Cut it out!

[cluegirl.livejournal.com]

That kind of accomplishment is the best, seriously! Because nobody's there to pick at your dismount, or to scold that 'at your age...' nonsense. You did it! You didn't break anything! Nobody mocked! Go you!

[daisytells.livejournal.com]

You've got to be careful out there - otherwise you could break major bones and end up in a rehab (nursing home) for a long period of time until you heal.
I care.

It's the stuff you're getting too damn old to do that keeps you as young as you are.

[jorrocks-j.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a bumper sticker but it seems that it's literally true.