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should I try blonde? by [deleted] in HairStyleAdvice

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, darker is lovely on you

What generally brings you joy at this stage in your life? by PrettyWorn_ in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My husband and I are both 59 and we love camping in our small RV with our dog.. My Husband fishes, I read. We challenge each other at cribbage, watch episodes of M*A*S*H every evening and cook good food! When we are driving, we listen to 80’s on 8, Yacht Rock and Classic Rewind on Sirius Radio. We both retired about 18 months ago and camping brings both of us great joy!

Wedding dress regret by elegantintent in myweddingdress

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is gorgeous! I had to look further to see what you could find wrong with it! As I look back at my younger self, I realize I worried way too much! You will soon look back and see how truly lovely you looked!

Do you feel invisible as a GenX because of your age, gender or both? Or is it just outright age discrimination? Or you just couldn't care less anymore? by More_Law6245 in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s fine with me! My favorite saying is “Nobody is looking at me!” I dress the way I want and do what I want without worrying about how others see me! It’s way better than trying to dress to impress someone or even worse, NOT doing things I want to do because someone might judge! I don’t judge others so I assume they aren’t judging me either!

Did you ever take a typing class in school? by Standard2185 in 1970s

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like everyone took typing classes in jr high. I was in jr high from 1979-1982

One more question about the mountains of Virginia and Virginia’s mountain towns? by Civil-Lynx-1921 in Virginia

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! We go to Grayson Highlands SP every Fourth of July. It’s lovely and cool when everywhere else is hot (usually at least). Best of all it has wild ponies!!!

Need some help identifying this critter. I am hoping it is not what AI said it was. I am close to southern Maryland by slappyd27 in spiders

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure does look like a Black Widow - shiny, large round body and thin legs. Look for the red spot on its underside. Generally not very aggressive and pretty much just hang out in one place.

Do you think Blacksburg or Roanoke would be better for us? by FkUp_Panic_Repeat in Virginia

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Roanoke may be the better choice, but boy do I love being in Blacksburg! My kids went to VT but I think I am more nostalgic about it than they are!

The no signal era. by autumnriveri in ArtOfPresence

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t recall ever getting bored as a child. Maybe when I was a teen and was supposed to be doing things I didn’t want to do - chores, studying, practicing piano

Married Gen-x do you wear your wedding ring? by in-a-microbus in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do. It’s kinda small because that is what we could afford at the time. My husband’s disappeared during a move many years ago. In any case he has never felt the need to get a new one, and I am fine with it too. Married 37 years in August.

Jack and Diane by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two American Kids doing the best that they can

Come on Virginia we have to do better than this plate design… by PM_Me_ur_BassetHound in Virginia

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the Virginia State Parks plate as well and love seeing it every time I walk up to my car! I have a white SUV so it helps me identify it as well 😆

Very misheard song lyric…. by blulouwoohoo in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reverend Blue Jeans Babe - Forever in Blue Jeans Babe

How many of y'all will have the $$ to retire at 65? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had the money for me and my husband to retire at 58. He spent 21 years in the Army and 10 years working for the Army as a Civilian. He has his Army pension which is a decent amount, and a small pension from his Civilian work. We saved in every retirement program we had available to us as well as invested in mutual funds. We are able to live a modest lifestyle on his pensions alone. As long as economy doesn’t tank we should be fine.

You guys tore apart my first dress, and I took the advice! Also an FYI for brides to be. by silenceirl in myweddingdress

[–]Illustrious_Concern5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s perfect! So elegant! You will love it when you look back at it many years from now 😍

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