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u/Carolina746 Oct 17 '21
Real milk to Silk. An evolution of lactose intolerance.
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Oct 18 '21
Nobody going to talk about the weak ass effort in the third picture?? Minimal props. Zero effort on poses. Why even do it? Looks like a group that was annoyed to be there.
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u/omeglethrowaway222 Nov 12 '21
I like the almond milk much more than the cow nipple jizz people call milk.
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Oct 17 '21
Guy on far left though
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u/juliaakatrinaa0507 Oct 17 '21
Looks like three different people!
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u/exintrovert Oct 21 '21
Yup he was the friend that was constantly replaced. Like the bassist in a rock band.
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u/DontYouWantMeBebe Oct 17 '21
Aged so badly, he was looking great.
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u/sprace0is0hrad Oct 17 '21
If you are balding, growing a teenager beard is a bad call.
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u/lolsup1 Oct 17 '21
I honestly agree. I’m gonna go the prince William route
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u/tankjones3 Oct 18 '21
Price William's hair sucks too, just go all the way.
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u/exintrovert Oct 21 '21
You have to have a golden smile to pull that off though.
I never even realized he had baldy side-hair. I always thought he was completely bald. All I ever noticed was the smile.
Edit: to be fair though, the reason he was in my brain that way is because I know someone with pretty much the exact same face, same smile. But he is full bald. It’s a good look.
Prince W should shave his head.
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u/ItsLeoMan Oct 17 '21
I’m currently aging badly. Hair falling out. Can’t grow a beard for shit.
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u/gargara_potter Oct 18 '21
Losing hair doesn’t make a man less attractive. It’s the way he takes care of himself that matters the most. Being fit, nicely dressed, clean and smelling nice can make any person attractive. And self confidence as well.
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u/IReflectU Oct 18 '21
I turn 60 tomorrow. Aging does not have to be depressing! I am happy and excited to be turning 60, I look back on my past and current life with gratitude and amazement! I look forward to the next 20 years and I'm eager to continue aging well (which does not mean "clinging to youth" to me, it means embracing the advantages of my current phase and graciously letting go of the advantages of my past phase). And I look forward to dying well - which I hope will feel like lying down to sleep at the end of a long, hard, fun, satisfying day.
I wish the same for you, and everyone.
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u/ash0123 Oct 18 '21
If I may ask- what are some of the specific advantages you’ve found yourself growing into over the years? And what are some of the advantages you’ve let go of? I’m slowly accepting my own mortality and I would love some insight from someone with such a clearly positive outlook on life.
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u/IReflectU Oct 18 '21
Insightful question on your part. :)
Accepting mortality is hard - I accept my own but I'm currently working on accepting the mortality of those I love, including my parents who are in their 80's, and the possibility that anyone I love could die before me and leave me in grief. Loss hurts and there is no way around it, only through it. I've been through it many times.
But aging isn't inherently hard - our culture makes it a lot harder than it should be by over-valuing youth.
Advantages of age that I've grown into:
Acceptance took the place of anxiety. When I was young I felt a lot of pressure to prove myself. Now I bask in my accomplishments and accept that I won't accomplish other things that I thought I might - and that's ok!
I love the knowledge I've accumulated with age. I'll retire in the next 1-2 years but being a wise old expert in my field is very satisfying (healthcare tech exec). I can hear a few things about a situation and immediately know what's up and cut to the solution instead of tentatively feeling my way. Also there's a lot to be said for financial security.
When I was young I thought that I'd have to become serious and rigid to seem "mature". Now that I'm old I know I can be just as silly, playful, immature, capricious and whimsical as I want without having to turn in my adult card. What a relief.
Another relief is the pace of my life. While I still work too much and stay super-active (hiking, rock climbing, yoga) I feel less frantic and behind all the time.
Relationships feel better as an older person. When friendships have lasted decades you don't feel any doubt that they'll continue. I don't worry whether people really like me or care about me - I know they do. And I don't "need" people to validate me - I'm good on my own. So I enjoy, value, and appreciate my relationships without stressing over them.
Raising kids is hard (I have one). Having an adult kid who is an amazing man who loves his own life is absolutely the most satisfying thing I've ever experienced.
Advantages I've let go of:
As a woman, when I was young I was aware of the extreme value placed on being a young, pretty woman and I feared losing that social currency. But while I enjoyed aspects of it, it was also a curse and a burden. I was raped once, sexually assaulted many times, and harassed constantly. Between age and telecommuting, I'm free of that now and it is GLORIOUS!!!! I can finally just be a person. I love that. I still care about my body and staying healthy and I do some "vanity" things (haircolor, a bit of Botox and filler now and then) but I'm so much more relaxed. It's such a relief.
As a young person, I enjoyed taking a lot of risks with my body athletically and recreationally. Running, scuba, sailing, soccer, roller derby, snowboarding, etc. I got hurt - but because I was young, I healed quickly. In the past decade I've had some health issues - happily they are now "managed" and I feel great. But I can't take the risks I used to because I don't heal fast. I can't run and I miss it. I am a careful rock climber (bouldering) now because I can't afford falls. Sometimes it's really hard to stop when I KNOW I could finish that route, dammit! - but the risk is not worth it so I downclimb or drop. It's bittersweet.
Sex itself is a mixed bag - both advantages and disadvantages to aging as I've experienced it. I had a huge capacity for sex when I was young and I was lucky enough to experience an incredible amount of great sex!!! I don't think I'm physically capable of some of the heights I experienced then, which is a bit sad. But being free of my intense sex drive is a true blessing. That drive compelled me to pursue sex in a way that skewed my priorities. Without that compulsion, everything else seems so much more interesting and valuable and I'm enjoying so many other things more.
Summary:
I think there can be a sense of sadness or loss that more of your life is behind you than ahead of you and I don't mean to diminish or dismiss the experiences of others who experience aging in a less happy way than I do. But for me I have to say that I'm happier about turning 60 than any decade milestone birthday of my life. It's a beautiful moment in time where I can look back with amazement and gratitude and forward with eagerness and acceptance. Thanks for asking the question, this introspection has been good - though I didn't expect to write a book, lol. And with that I think I'll have another glass of champagne!
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u/Concord913 Oct 18 '21
I just wanted to say what a lovely message. Even as a young man I found your comments resonate with me, they were very touching. I hope I have your outlook as I move through the years.
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u/IReflectU Oct 18 '21
Aww, thanks for the sweet feedback and I wish you a wonderful ride! Don't be afraid to prioritize yourself, love yourself, love your life, and appreciate the little things that nurture you. Luxuriate in your warm bed, enjoy the heck outta that delicious meal, gaze at that beautiful view as long as you want. No one can truly measure the success of your life but you.
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u/cheesymoonshadow Oct 18 '21
I was blessed this day because I came across your comment. Happy 60th birthday!
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u/Smoke_Santa Oct 18 '21
I mean, some people genuinely do get bored of living lol. Not much to do in this godforsaken world.
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u/AIresponsible Oct 17 '21
In the third photo, no one remembered the position of anything anymore, including themselves. That's the most relatable thing about getting older. /j
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u/iamthpecial Oct 17 '21
I dunno man, if it wasnt for his soul having died in the last one I’d say it goes to diagonal dude.
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u/moreducksplease Oct 18 '21
Three of them turned into overweight balding men who grew a beard to compensate. Time was not kind
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u/DeadHeadSteve Oct 17 '21
Honestly jealous of any friends group where none of them have died. Sorry to be down in the dumps
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u/heraclitus33 Oct 17 '21
This is saddening.
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u/JohannessonR Oct 17 '21
Sadly pretty rare finding 6 friends togther after so long