What is a senior? According to our society, it has to do with receiving the stipend payment from the government for past work done, i guess. My payment started almost 10 years ago---so the government says i am way beyond the senior identity.
Yesterday a friend and i decided to attend the "senior" Christmas party at my local senior center. My family is all out of town. Believe me it has been extremely difficult for me to attend any senior organized activity. Pride being the major factor i think. But that being said i am mellowing and can be found at more, and some of them i attend with a slight show of grace.
The wonderful people who sponsored the party are to be commended. The food was pretty good, but the best part for me was the dancing, and the especially attractive kind young man who took the time to dance, and talk, and really engage me in conversation. He made my day believe me, and i will forever be grateful to him.
We did the "slide" which was new to me and i also attempted a couple other dances while inserting my own style. I always loved to dance and am considered a good dancer if i do say so myself. In fact my young partner commented on that fact.
Actually all the volunteers who made the day possible are to be thanked and blessed as they gave their time for all we seniors. Santa came with presents and I left feeling joyful and relaxed.
This morning now, the body is a little sore, but i am happy to have experienced my first Christmas at the Senior Center. I had friends to go with and new friends to meet. I know i am a senior, but more in body then in mind. We all get there in time---sometimes sooner then we think, or want.
