As a human, you are most definitely mortal. Unfortunately, there is little you can do to change the fact that your body will some day grow old and die. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t give the impression that your longevity is somewhat greater than that of your fellow mortals.
Dress in old-fashioned clothing. The exact era does not matter, but the quality is very important. A subtle Victorian fashion is ideal for giving the impression that you’ve already been around for some time. You can find little pieces of Victorian style garb at thrift stores like Goodwill, or you could always buy online. Don’t forget to use your creativity to vamp up clothing in the Victorian style – think lace, brooches, brocade, velvet, etc.
- Look for vintage brooches, particularly cameos. They can go on sweaters, dresses, and more to give the impression of an earlier age.
Have a collection of “things that work” – You want your furniture to be serviceable and designed to last (You assume that you’re going to outlive the lifetime guarantee on most things), whichever era it’s from. Your clothes should be the best examples of their type, however old they are – If you bought a good suit in 1930, you could still be wearing it now, likewise your car, or your bureau. This ties into the idea of refined taste – What you knew you enjoyed ninety years ago is still something you can enjoy now, regardless of modern fashion.
Learn old languages, like Ancient Greek or Ancient Egyptian, depending on the era you want to portray yourself as from. This will increase your authenticity of actually being from the time and place.
Take up hobbies from eras long past. Hobbies that have less appeal today but were once thriving are excellent ones to take up and learn, and the more intricate and labor-intensive, the more likely that your skills will astonish people. Think about hobbies such as lace-making, tatting, building exquisite wooden toys in the Victorian style, embroidering wall tapestries, etc. In addition, a number of hobbies that have a fresh revival can also be relied upon but take an old-fashioned slant on them rather than the more modern versions, with such hobbies as knitting, taxidermy, and tatting.
Be mature. If you want it to seem that you have lived through many ages, behaving in a mature fashion is a must. You have seen many things and learned a great deal, so aim to present an aura of wisdom without being arrogant or know-it-all. The longer you live, the more you learn how little you know!
- Be thoughtful of others and listen to them with attentiveness.
- Offer advice only when it is asked for; avoid bossing people around.
- Be generous; someone who has lived a long time would know the value of giving back to others in order to lead a fulfilling life.
