Laughter

I have noticed something about myself. Lately, I have been laughing a lot. A LOT. A few years ago, I did not laugh much. When people told jokes, I would either not get the joke, or I'd smirk a little, perhaps chuckle a bit. Now, any little thing gets me going. If I am instant messaging with a person, and I type in "LOL," I am pretty much really doing that. I am truly laughing!

A very good benefit to my current job is that I sit in a reception area that for much of the day is occupied only by myself. So I can laugh away to my hearts content.

I also get jokes a lot quicker than I used to. It really does not take much any more to get me to laugh. Also, another change is that I used to never think that "guys" were funny. I would think, "Oh how immature" and roll my eyes. But now--I think they are hilarious! I am not sure for this switch, but perhaps it has to do with the fact that I finally just gave up being so stuck on myself. One thing is for sure, I can also laugh at myself and I do this quite frequently.

I wonder if laugher makes one younger? No one believes me anymore when I tell them how old I am... There is a proverb: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Next time you see me, stop me and ask me to do my Old Man Laugh for you. Its my favorite laugh.