I was reading to my 5-year-old the other day while she played with my hair. "Hey!" she said. "There's something white on this one! And it won't come off!" That's middle age for you. It just doesn't come off. The gray, the extra pounds, the wrinkles - they're here to stay. I've been looking at my options for the next 30 years (God willing): should I strive for the plump, vulnerable, soft look? Or should I attempt the seen-it-all, no-nonsense, in charge demeanor? Which one would make it least likely that, years from now, young women, upon seeing me in the store or where ever, would think, "Getting old sucks!"
Probably neither. I'm just kidding myself.
hah. getting old just sucks, no matter which way you go.
except for getting the senior special at ihop at 55. buy one get one? that rocks. :-)
Posted by: the planet of janet | June 29, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Hey, yeah! I forgot about those senior discounts.
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent | June 29, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I agree, getting old sucks. Seems like I hit 45 and my body is falling apart. Wish I could make that stop.
At least I have sr discounts to look forward too : )
Posted by: Lynn K. | June 29, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Senior discounts - there must be something worthwhile in this whole aging picture.
Posted by: Daisy | June 29, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Okay, now we're all sounding pathetic. Please tell me there is something to look forward to besides the senior discounts. Anyone?
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent | June 30, 2008 at 12:28 AM
There is knowing that one day those lithe young women looking down at you will be in the exact same place!
Posted by: Jenn @ Juggling Life | June 30, 2008 at 01:22 AM