I ended up with the Eldest Attendee badge. I thought I’d find an eligible recipient at the karaoke party, but I guess everyone older than me went home to bed. So I did too.
Last #xoxofest. 😭 Thanks @andymcmillan@xoxo.zone and @andybaio@xoxo.zone. Life-changing inspiration, generously shared by all.
@jean @andymcmillan @andybaio
Something for the youngsters to take heed of. You will one day, if you’re lucky, be the oldest. Congrats Jean.
@Miraz Whenever I started feeling a little cranky that I had this designation, I would check myself and say “don’t fall for the ageist bs that would make you feel bad about yourself for being who you are.” I’ll probably write a blog post about that if I recuperate from post-conference exhaustion. 😏
@jean That just means you have an enduringly curious and flexible mind. I bet you continue to listen to new music, too. When Facebook started, all my college friends said they stopped listening to anything newat age 40 or so, whereas I still search for new and interesting. You should feel glad, perhaps even smug.
@jean Exactly. We're lucky to be as old as we are. I'm old enough now that I can name a dozen friends and acquaintances who aren't getting any older. It's a lucky privilege to age. 😁
In Māori society (and many others around the world) the 'aunties' and other elders are respected for their experience and knowledge. I see myself as an 'aunty' now.
