I didn't know

GI Joe always said, "Knowing is half the battle," but I think knowing is highly overrated.

At my age, what I think might just be more important than what is perceived as the truth, when it comes to who I am and how I look.

I felt young, cute, even pretty, on a recent trip with my sister.

I wore my old, what I had thought was too small, swimming suit into the Hotel pool.

I wore an outfit that was comfortable and stylish in my mind.

And I had a great time!

I had infinite energy and endurance. My joints all held up perfectly. I ate when I was hungry and when I wanted to enjoy a special treat.

All in all it was just as good, or better than any vacation I have ever had in my life and that says a lot.

Then I saw the pictures . . . and all those ugly old voices went to work on my head.

Instead of GI Joe I thought of Archie Bunker. "Will you stifle yourself!"