"At my age?" She laughed out loud, with a trace of disbelief, after I suggested it would be great if she learnt to drive. Well, before that, she shared that her daughter is going to the city soon (to college), and is leaving the car due to parking space concerns, so it will be permanently parked in their garage because her husband prefers his two other vehicles.
"Why not? You're only 51, and your eyes are healthy. Your feet can certainly hit the brakes, and your hands are able." I teased, but with sincerity. My sister had done great in her endeavors, and is usually unafraid to try new things, well, except for holding the wheel. She supervised her daughter's lessons to learn to drive three years ago, but I was surprised she didn't try it herself. Maybe she was just not interested.
She was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll do it!"
"Awesome! You will love it!" I approved, adding that she can ask her daughter to teach her so she would be more comfortable. She agreed, saying they will start it this weekend. I got excited in anticipation of seeing her take the driver's seat soon.
Age, they say, is merely a number, yet sometimes, we let it define what we can and cannot do (I'm guilty of that, too). We often hear people say "It's too late..." or "I'm old..." or "If it were years ago...," but when we really think about it, one is never too old to do certain things. Personal growth doesn't have an expiration date. Bettering oneself and change are possible at any age.
As long as we are alive, we can reinvent ourselves, learn new skills, pursue new passions, chase dreams, or set new goals, regardless of missed opportunities, past mistakes, or how much time has passed. This is a note to myself as well, because all too often, I use age as an excuse to act or do things.
