I am old, what should I do now?

Question

I think I will never ever marry now, and I did try hard. Then I sat
and thought that I am old now, am I supposed to act queer, then? I will be a lonely queer woman who all the children tease. I will live all alone in a little house with a large stone wall, and go out once in a while to buy food. And no one will know what I am doing inside, and when I die, they won't notice.
Then I thought maybe I'll got a pet pig. But then, they will call me "a queer old woman with a pig", and it sounds awful. Well, maybe a rabbit. "A queer old woman with a rabbit" is so much better. But one rabbit would want another, and then they will have a lot of rabbits, and what would I do with them? Maybe fishes, but I am allergic to fish food, unless large carps in a little pond, but suppose I will have to go away, and who will feed the carp? The neighbours? What if they overfeed it, or even caught and eat it?
What should I do?

And should I shake fists and mutter threats and the children who would tease me?

I am allergic to cats and not so much into them.

Answer 1

I am no spring chicken myself, but firstly I'd tell you to stop feeling sorry for yourself for aging. Fact of life is that we are all going to get old regardless of whether we like it or not. So why not enjoy the fact that you have experiences in this world that others much younger then you do not have. And if you were unsuccessful in your previous relationship, big deal. Next time around hopefully you'll be happier and more alive. My friend and I used to joke that we too would end up as lonely old men. But over the past couple of years things changed, I remarried and have never been happier. My friend is still alone but this is his choice as he is often selfish and likes to believe that the world revolves around him. He knows full well that no woman alive is going to put up with his insincere efforts of building a relationship. So do not end up like my friend. Believe in yourself and the world. Go out and enjoy yourself and meet new people. Who the hell knows, you might even meet yourself a partner and then be able to save on all the pet food that your plans would end up costing you. Best of luck and try and think a little more positive.

Answer 2

First, ignore all the other immature asinine comments. Unfortunately the Internet has become a haven for people to afraid to act out and go unnoticed.

Secondly, you need to stop worrying about so many things that you can't control.

In regards to a pet. Do you know why they call a dog mans best friend? Because they are. Try getting a dog and enjoy the pleasure of waking up to kisses and fighting for your spot on the bed throughout the night. A chihuahua is an amazing companion that is especially know for it loyalty to its owner. But, they do live long(anywhere from 13-20 yrs). Perhaps a Great Dane. Huge, docile, scares the kids away, but still amazingly loving, doesn't need much exercise, and bred to be calm. Also Great Danes usually live anywhere from 6 to 9 years old.

Also try knitting clubs, card playing clubs and bingo. Also you might try giving Popsicle's to the little kids.

Answer 3

Are you referring to the writing by Jenny Joseph? There is one called When I am an old woman.
www.wheniamanoldowoman.com

How about getting a dog? They are much better company than rabbits and fish. I am told that pigs are smart, but I don't know what your zoning laws are.

As for me: when I turn 50 I'm going to celebrate and join the Red Hat Society!

Answer 4

You absolutely must threaten the children who tease you, its an old lady requirement - its no fun unless they really believe your a witch so make a real effort.

Ditch the pig and the rabbit - old lady, into black magic with lots of cats is suitably weird. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Dear Life,
I think your pulling our legs. You happen to be one of YAs "Top Contributors" I'd like to see what other questions and answers you've participated in. Maybe you should reread some of your best works. I sense a sense of humor in you also. Maybe you are looking forward to this future you foretell and are trying to define who you want to be.

I've only been a member of YA for about a week and from all the advice you've recieved you are not without friends.

sincerely,
es ken zayn (time will tell)

Answer 6

you have to be one of the funniest people ever...i love your ideas. have u ever thought about getting big tricycle with a basket and then just riding it around the neighborhood and collecting odd things in ur basket. at least then people would know u and you could go around and shake ur fists at little kids and everyone would know when u werent around anymore and they would miss that queer old woman on the tricycle.

Answer 7

maybe you don't have to "marry" some man..just live with him.
also there's nothing wrong with scaring little children.
when I was 6 y.o. there was an old lady that lived across from us. If we made noise, she'd come out and run us off with a stick. Prob. just went back inside and laffed at us.
You don't say how old you are....todays standard old folk starts at about 40...you actually get mail from aarp when you turn fifty...!!! whats up with that???.
and its called eccentric...not crazy.

Answer 8

Well, I'm already 35 and still single. Don't worry too much about that, I'm not. You see, in this life we are just playing a part, God knows what is best for us. God works in mysterious ways...wonderful things happen when we least expect it...have faith. Cheer up! You worry too much, keep busy and go out with friends, have fun. That's what i do anyway when things really get me down.

Answer 9

C'mon nowadays it doesn't matter what age you are to do anything! Just figure out what interest you and proceed with it! Join social groups, volunteer, travel, take a cruise! Your options are endless!! I learned in college that all our preconceived ideas of being old is how we were raised to view the elderly. I know my ideas of being old is cruises and relaxation! Its time to celebrate life women! This is 2007, anything is possible you don't have to be unhappy!

Answer 10

I think you sound cool... you may find someone who knows what will happen tommorow!
I would get a rabbit, a pig, fish and some chickens and i will feed them when you go on your holiday.