Round Table ...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

There are a lot of birthdays today on Lj, and it got me thinking. We are in a fandom that has passed the fifty year mark, and the objects of our affections remain eternally 30ish while we continue to age. Does fandom activity keep you young? Are you still that dewey eyed girl when you put your attentions on Solo and Kuryakin.
I know for me, the idea of lusting over young McCallum is a tad embarrassing, although it doesn't stop me from doing it. I am transported back to my youth but with all of the wisdom and experience of my life firmly in place. I want them to remain as they were, even if I can't.
What about you? Is this a romantic dream, a childhood crush, or simply a guilty pleasure? Perhaps none of those describes your fangirl life. Tell us about it.

Comments

[vysila.livejournal.com]

It's definitely a pleasure for me, although not a guilty one! It's just something I enjoy, and I definitely do think that fandom helps keep one young. Fandom is so much more than 'just a hobby', it helps keep me mentally alert, expands my creativity, pushes me to learn new skills, and most of all, introduces me to people all over the world who then become dear friends!

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Attitude has so much to do with how we age, so these fellows certainly add to the Fountain of Youth elixer. You point out the landscape of fandom friendship, and how right you are.