The other day while two of my granddaughters were visiting, Monica looked up at me and asked: “Gommie, how does it feel to be old?” I must admit that the question came as a bit of a shock because you see, I don’t think of myself as old… yet.
Well, a sincere question deserves an honest answer so this is what I told her:
“Although I don’t feel really old I suppose that to you, a ten year old I seem ancient. Being old is actually great fun because at last I am the person that I’ve always wanted to be. I don’t mean that wrinkles and aching joints are fun what I am talking about is what’s inside me and around me. I have an amazingly great man in my life, wonderful children and grandchildren that bring joy, laughter and tears. I am fortunate enough to have a mother that is still with me and a large family of crazy people to visit with. When I need to run away from family, I have marvelous friends that I can be with.
Being older means that I don’t need to obtain anyone’s permission or approval to do the things I like doing. I’m allowed to be eccentric and extravagant, I can eat too much and occasionally drink too much and nobody blinks an eye. I play with slot cars and ride on back of your grandpa’s bike whenever I feel like it. I can dance and sing at the top of my voice to the great songs of the 60’s and 70’s. I can walk on the beach with shorts on and not be shy; I can even pull them off and dive into the waves if I want to.
One day when I’m much older than what I am now I will get to hit people with my cane if they bug me, I’ll even have a set of teeth for every occasion and I’ll be able to brush them and sing at the same time.
You see I am fortunate enough to have the wisdom that comes with age but still feel young enough to enjoy my life. I like being older and above all I like the person I am, it feels kind of groovy.”
To which both little granddaughters replied, “Oh, I can’t wait to get old.”
In South Africa today security plays a vital part in any business or private home. This book and the volumes to follow, will guide you step by step through the essential precautionary measures to be taken in protecting your family and valuables. From employing security guards, evacuation of your site and security measures to burglar bars and alarms in your private home.
a Book compiled by me from experience gained after 10 years in the security industry as Industrial relations officer with Nosa qualifications, 1st Aid, fire protection and also S.O.B. grade A.
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