Please Don’t Ask My Age
Embracing Age and Celebrating Life: Please Don’t Ask… Happy Birthday to me! Today marks an annual celebration that holds great significance in my life —my birthday. I want to share this special day with you. In my quest to notify you of my birthday and share the joy it brings, I explored numerous e-cards on this website. Choosing one from among thousands was no easy task. Eventually, I settled on this e-card featuring a picture of a cake.
The reason behind my choice goes beyond the beauty of the card and the cake it depicts. It’s rooted in a special concern—the fear of being asked about my age. So, please join me in celebrating my birthday, but refrain from asking my age. 😀
“Please Don’t Ask My Age” E-Card
This e-card visually encapsulates my unique concern. At the center of the e-card stands a large, white cake. Its sides are adorned with crushed nuts, the top is covered in white cream, and cream balls encircle it. In the middle of the cake are eight candles. Each candle bears a letter, and when read together, they express my concern: “Don’t Ask.”
Fear of Aging?
Being young is undeniably wonderful, but aging is inevitable. Everyone wishes to remain youthful and dreads growing old. We all desire a long life, but we don’t want to grow old. This paradox is impossible to resolve.
There are cosmetic procedures that claim to defy this impossibility, and many people turn to them. These range from simple skincare creams to aesthetic surgeries and encompass various dietary methods and exercises. Medications are also used for this purpose. Collectively, they are referred to as “anti-aging” solutions.
The journey of anti-aging practices often begins with simple makeup tricks. Though they may not have a profound impact, they can initially conceal some wrinkles. Subsequently, the transition to skincare creams begins. A plethora of cosmetic products such as hand creams, body lotions, and facial creams come into play to preserve skin elasticity and achieve a more youthful appearance.
Of course, these methods have their limitations. As age progresses, plastic surgery steps in. “Let’s cut this area, tighten that one,” and other “medical” procedures are sought to reclaim youthfulness. Procedures like facial detox, liposuction, and facelifts become relevant. Fighting hair loss and graying is another aspect of the battle. Meanwhile, sports and exercise must be maintained.
Is all this effort necessary just because we cannot accept that we are getting older? I don’t know. Perhaps it’s better to fully embrace the beauty of every age, to savor each stop on life’s journey without skipping any.
Happy Birthday to Me
Everyone may have their own perspective, but whether we want to admit it or not, we will all age. Nevertheless, today, please enjoy my birthday cake without asking about my age. Let me continue to revel in the joy of my birthday.
As we celebrate birthdays, let us also celebrate the wisdom and experiences that come with each passing year. Age should not be a source of anxiety but a testament to the adventures and lessons we’ve collected along the way. So, please, don’t ask about my age; instead, let’s raise a toast to life, to growth, and to embracing the beauty of every moment. Happy Birthday to me!
