"The problem with getting older..."

[Zeke]

The way to 'mark' time (or slow time's perception down) is just that — mark time. What I mean is you need to mark moments and events during the year. You can mark it monthly but it won't mean as much as yearly. An obvious example is a vacation. Most of us can't mark too many of those, so you need to find more ways to experience an adventure. Going to a memorable cars and coffee is enough as long as it's unique and not something you do regularly. Meeting someone famous or a similar happening definitely helps.

Completing a significant project will drive a stake in your timeline while ongoing dragged out projects have the opposite effect. A remodel or significant purchase can suffice, but you have to put some thought and effort forward or it's just another credit card expense.

When I raced anywhere other than Willow Springs, that marked time as it was a new experience. Even injuries and some health issues will mark time, just not your favorite items to remember.

And that's the key, you have to be able to recall your significant events by the week, month and year, within reason. As time goes by, at least your general age at the time.

One more example to make my point clear: you can go to a car show or you can take a car to a car show. That works well unless you do this regularly. Go create some adventures and get going! Routine is the enemy.

[shadowjack1]

When I was young the years passed very slow and the days flew by. Now that I'm older, the years fly by and the days take so very long.

[fanaudical]

So, I purposely didn't get back to this thread until now. Thanks, all, for the support and comments.

The memorial service was today. It went off well and I didn't lose any more sanity in preparing/presenting the service. I think it gave me some closure - now I just need to go get everything else heading the right direction...

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

When my dad passed I became the family patriarch. It was a sobering moment when I realized suddenly everyone was looking at me as if I were an adult. Yes, time is flying by.

This plus I realized suddenly everyone was looking at me to help when they were in a bind financially.

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by fanaudical

So, I purposely didn't get back to this thread until now. Thanks, all, for the support and comments.

The memorial service was today. It went off well and I didn't lose any more sanity in preparing/presenting the service. I think it gave me some closure - now I just need to go get everything else heading the right direction...

Glad you made it through somewhat unscathed. Be there for the others and let this be the closing chapter on whatever "stuff" might be lingering.