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threadwalker) wrote2009-03-10 08:45 am
threadwalker) wrote2009-03-10 08:45 am
You know you're old when
you reminisce about the music of your ill-spent youth... you know, "We had Glam Rock. Let me tell you, those boyz knew how to wear lipstick and spandex. None of this saggy pants stuff."
when you crack a joke with someone who was on the top of your "push off pier with cement boots"-list last year.
when the spouse is annoyed with you and instead of listening to his words, you hear his stress, you think he's cute when he's shooting lightning from his eyes and you understand it's not really about how you parked your car in the driveway (on top of the newspaper or whatever), it's really about fear of what the crazy economy could do to us.
I really logged on to rant about the cost of new sewing machines, but I don't have the umph to be upset. Suffice to say, the workhorses I'd like are so far out of my budget, I have no idea what I'm going to do. I'll probably get some refurbished machine from a local shop. I just don't feel ranty. There are too many up-swing things going on.
I'm still limping, but I can tell I'm getting better.
Super N is swinging between fight me every step of the way (dominance struggles) and with the need for cuddles; I think it's cute and I'm pretty patient with it because I'm guessing this is a sign of his development and not a sign of "good kid gone bad". It's interesting to listen to him make very adult statements and then, an hour later, see him freak out like a little kid over not getting his way.
We are employed.
No fancy vacations coming up (Farin does not think of going to Tahoe for a few days while I train for Deathride as a "vacation".) so I'm looking to add some fun "at home" stuff to the calendar. It always looks so wide open - but inevitably I talk to a friend to find out all the stuff I'm committed to. heh.
I like the "no drama" zone. Drama is bad for disgestion.
So maybe I'm old. I keep noticing the gray in my hair and the lines around my eyes. Ah, well. At least we had real glam in our rock in my day. LOL. When do I get my Geezer Card?
when you crack a joke with someone who was on the top of your "push off pier with cement boots"-list last year.
when the spouse is annoyed with you and instead of listening to his words, you hear his stress, you think he's cute when he's shooting lightning from his eyes and you understand it's not really about how you parked your car in the driveway (on top of the newspaper or whatever), it's really about fear of what the crazy economy could do to us.
I really logged on to rant about the cost of new sewing machines, but I don't have the umph to be upset. Suffice to say, the workhorses I'd like are so far out of my budget, I have no idea what I'm going to do. I'll probably get some refurbished machine from a local shop. I just don't feel ranty. There are too many up-swing things going on.
I'm still limping, but I can tell I'm getting better.
Super N is swinging between fight me every step of the way (dominance struggles) and with the need for cuddles; I think it's cute and I'm pretty patient with it because I'm guessing this is a sign of his development and not a sign of "good kid gone bad". It's interesting to listen to him make very adult statements and then, an hour later, see him freak out like a little kid over not getting his way.
We are employed.
No fancy vacations coming up (Farin does not think of going to Tahoe for a few days while I train for Deathride as a "vacation".) so I'm looking to add some fun "at home" stuff to the calendar. It always looks so wide open - but inevitably I talk to a friend to find out all the stuff I'm committed to. heh.
I like the "no drama" zone. Drama is bad for disgestion.
So maybe I'm old. I keep noticing the gray in my hair and the lines around my eyes. Ah, well. At least we had real glam in our rock in my day. LOL. When do I get my Geezer Card?
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And speaking of work-horse sewing machines, I got a rebranded Janome from Rays, and I love it. If you'd like to try it out sometime, let me know, I don't sew so much that I wouldn't miss it for a few weeks. Heck, my serger lives at Johanna's!! :->
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I'm cringing these days 'cause the kids are having 80's dances... the same way we had sock hops!
I'M NOT OLD!!!
That's just a scam run by my bathroom mirror.
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Glad to know that you liked what you bought there. I will make another foray on Saturday.
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"None of this saggy pants stuff"
I still don't get that fashion, so my geezer-hood must be imminent if not yet here. Clothes should be comfy, flattering and/or practical. Saggy pants aren't any of those.
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Heh. Yeah, I feel geezery at the rink sometimes. Things like realizing that most of the girls/women! I skate with have never worn anything but low rise pants. My coach was born the last year I was a full-time undergraduate and I'm older than some of the rink parents. And most of all, '80 music = oldies.
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You can get a Geezer Card if you want, but it'll still cost $3 for coffee even with the card.
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Silly Bunny!
Do you have a Geezer flag? You don't, do you?
Re: Silly Bunny!
schnick!
Besides, maybe I qualify for early geezer-hood. I may have to challenge the board on this one. Seriously, 2 kids, career mom, my own insane mother, sister's drama ... I have a lot of baggage that's aging me prematurely.