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Elderly woman hilariously shares her ‘not to do’ list and it’s truly inspiring

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28.06.2026

Shannon Nelson, better known by her online alias Pinky Nel, describes herself as a “Boomer grandma with an edge.” She also notes in her online bio that she’s “big on family, friends, dogs and golf.” She makes a lot of content wherein nothing is off the table: ex-relationships, private parts, grandkids, being single, and hormone therapy.

Now that she’s 70, she has decided that there are things she no longer feels obligated to do. In fact, there are a few lists she has made detailing those things and many people feel totally seen.

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Her first list had people losing it

In the first clip, she writes, “One of the many benefits of getting older is that your “To Do” list changes into a “Not To Do” list. Here’s mine:

“I will no longer get a bikini wax. It’s barbaric. It’s inhumane. Not suitable for 70-year-old skin.

I’m not wearing thong underwear. Or brassieres with wire in them. Or high heels… for obvious reasons.

I gave up on coloring my hair.

I don’t drive at night. And while we’re at it, I’m not doing THIS anymore. (She then gives a hilarious X-rated gesture with her hand) and proceeds, “I mean I am single and not dating, so chances of anybody expecting me to do that are pretty slim.

I’m not going anywhere without a parking lot. I’m not gonna drive around for 20 minutes hoping somebody’s gonna leave. Forget it!

I am no longer watching gory or depressing movies. I just can’t........

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