I was typing this up in the 'old dudes' thread but it ended up being more of a monologue about myself, so pasting here instead ![[Image: smile.gif]](https://rooshvforum.network/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I just turned 50 in August. I've taken good care of myself, for the most part - maybe a little too much wine some days - but overall doing well. Just one 81mg ASA per day, no other meds. Dated a 34yo Fijian hottie back in June, for a couple weeks (she turned out to be especially crazy, so dropped her quick), and recently had a very attractive Siberian lady visit for ten days (48yo, curvy and very traditional). I'm told all the time that I look like I'm in my mid to late 30s.
I think that once I turned 40, I really started taking my own advice seriously re: having a balance in life. I went back to school to pursue my advanced degree in my field (I'm a psych RN). I continued to learn to cook different cuisines from around the world. I've been pushing harder in the gym because I want to hold onto the muscle that I have. I travel several times a year, often completely on my own, to recharge and unwind. I'm an artist, as well, and have been getting back into painting and playing my bass guitar. I got out of an unhappy marriage and am on my own now, with good relationships with my daughters.
I've made tons of mistakes and have regrets, as well. Most of the dumb decisions I've made have revolved, in some way or another, around women, as in emotional spending versus taking care of myself and my future first. I'm starting over again financially, thanks to the divorce - yes, same old story - but feeling like with some hard work, and a bit of luck next year, I'll be on track to retire around age 60. My former life in USMC helped me tremendously wrt maintaining resolve and discipline.
I really wish these forums had been around for me to read and respond to way back when, 25 years ago. I needed a good knock on the head back then, because I was the kid that was always putting the pussy up on the pedestal. Now, at best, I look at these girls so desperate for attention, or having zip for self-esteem despite looking like a million bucks, and I'm just sad for them. They're helpless against the hamster wheels. Social media has created a monstrosity of a culture. In some ways they are like fish in a barrel.
Good to meet you all here. I'm glad I found this place. Cheers - Todd in NorCal
I just turned 50 in August. I've taken good care of myself, for the most part - maybe a little too much wine some days - but overall doing well. Just one 81mg ASA per day, no other meds. Dated a 34yo Fijian hottie back in June, for a couple weeks (she turned out to be especially crazy, so dropped her quick), and recently had a very attractive Siberian lady visit for ten days (48yo, curvy and very traditional). I'm told all the time that I look like I'm in my mid to late 30s.
I think that once I turned 40, I really started taking my own advice seriously re: having a balance in life. I went back to school to pursue my advanced degree in my field (I'm a psych RN). I continued to learn to cook different cuisines from around the world. I've been pushing harder in the gym because I want to hold onto the muscle that I have. I travel several times a year, often completely on my own, to recharge and unwind. I'm an artist, as well, and have been getting back into painting and playing my bass guitar. I got out of an unhappy marriage and am on my own now, with good relationships with my daughters.
I've made tons of mistakes and have regrets, as well. Most of the dumb decisions I've made have revolved, in some way or another, around women, as in emotional spending versus taking care of myself and my future first. I'm starting over again financially, thanks to the divorce - yes, same old story - but feeling like with some hard work, and a bit of luck next year, I'll be on track to retire around age 60. My former life in USMC helped me tremendously wrt maintaining resolve and discipline.
I really wish these forums had been around for me to read and respond to way back when, 25 years ago. I needed a good knock on the head back then, because I was the kid that was always putting the pussy up on the pedestal. Now, at best, I look at these girls so desperate for attention, or having zip for self-esteem despite looking like a million bucks, and I'm just sad for them. They're helpless against the hamster wheels. Social media has created a monstrosity of a culture. In some ways they are like fish in a barrel.
Good to meet you all here. I'm glad I found this place. Cheers - Todd in NorCal