Friday, October 26, 2007

“You know you’re getting old when…….”

I just turned 60 the other day.(Funny, I don’t feel any older than I did the day before). But, as I have reflected on things I have noticed how I view the world differently than in the past.

So, I decided to make up this list of things that remind me of when you know you’re getting old.

You know you’re getting old when…..

1- the doctors who attend you look younger than your children.

2- you have to have your glasses on when you get up to go to the bathroom at night.

3- you don’t care if your spouse snores because it means she is breathing.

4- a good, juicy steak doesn’t make you feel good anymore.

5- you pick at a slice of radish you thought fell out of your taco, only to discover it is

printed on the place mat.

6- you want a handrail in your bathroom shower stall.

7- some things said aren’t worth the emotions for debate.

8- all the new cars in the showroom look like pimps should be driving them.

9- you see someone in a military uniform and you immediately are taken back to the

time when you served and you secretly envy them.

10- you cannot understand how so many stupid politicians get elected to office.

11- you listen to late night talk radio, and realize the answer to number 10.

12- you are repulsed by the young woman who hands you back your change and you see

she has a stud on her tongue.

13- Miami Ink makes you worry about our society today.

14- Prime time television offers nothing that interests you.

15- You prefer the History Channel.

16- Your daughter’s blogs touch you, and you miss having them around.