Why I Know I'm Getting Old

As you all know I pointed out yesterday, it was my birthday. The funny thing about getting older is in the last few years I constantly forget how old I am. If you ask me, I will usually tell you the wrong age. Not because I mean to, but because I guess it isn't so important anymore. So, imagine my shock when I recently saw how old one of my friends was and thought to myself, "That's weird, we should be the same age." Duh Jessica, you are old! Maybe that's why I can no longer remember how old I am...

Me, in all my birthday glory, enjoying the sunshine.

In honor of me turning another year older, I thought I would share a few reasons I know I am old...or not so much old, but an adult. Definitely not a child.

Reason 1 - I find myself having to tell my friend's daughter over and over that her mom and I are really cool people.

Reason 2 - I don't think anyone should utter the words "cray, cray" and I cringe whenever I hear it.

Reason 3 - My driving habits certainly have changed. And I no longer think it is cool to brake check people.

Reason 4 - The waist on my jeans just keep getting higher and higher. This mom no longer likes the look of butt crack hanging out...not that I liked the look before, but I certainly owned enough pair of pants that allowed for it.

Reason 5 - I also no longer see my bra straps as an accessory...sorry orange bra.

Reason 6 - I cringe at the thought of some of the things I did as an adult in my early (and even mid) 20's.

Reason 7 - I no longer leave the house in my pajamas.

Reason 8 - Hanging out with my friends usually involves me being home before midnight...though I must say, I am a night owl and this one has more to do with my friends than me.

Reason 9 - I meal plan and shop for groceries weekly.

Reason 10 - I know more real news than celebrity news.


I know, I know. I'm getting up there. It's crazy, but I can't do anything about it. So I'll just embrace it...and at least be happy that people generally think I am much younger than I really am.

 

7 comments:

  1. Oh boy, I not only fit every bill on this list, but I have for years! Yay to being old (a.k.a. mature cool)

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  2. Omg I forget my age too! My husband had to remind me how old I was the other day. Sad!

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  3. Reason #8 makes me sad... haha... i love staying up late [only when i get to sleep in] and we used to stay up til AT LEAST 2am!

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  4. Oooh, the last two are true for me as well. Especially knowing about the news/listening to NPR. Also, I consistently think I'm a year or two older than I am. (I'm 25.) I blame that on being a planner, and always thinking about the future, but it's rather silly!

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  5. Cray Cray...me too. Hate it. Love you though and all your posts! I always forget how old Rod is too and I just don't even care my age. I'm in the middle of my best life ever!

    Happiest of new years to you Jess!

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  6. Ha! Maybe I'm slightly more mature and wise than I'd like to think! :)

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