| Old? Me? Seriously??? |
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| Written by CHawk |
| Feb 9 2010 11:37AM |
 When did I become a geezer? Seriously? I mean, sure, I’m not a 20-something, carefree, career-girl/party-girl anymore. And my days of being a young stay-at-home mom, going to the gym every day, blonde bombshell are in the past, but did turning 40 make me suddenly irrelevant? In the almost-recent past, I would be looked upon with admiration by young men and women alike (probably for different reasons!) in my personal and professional lives. I was asked for my opinion, deemed fashion-knowledgeable, and treated as if I just might know something about a few subjects. I know what you all must be thinking right now: Want some cheese with that whine? OK, OK, so I’m feeling a bit sorry for my apparently elderly self, but I still feel like the same person I’ve always been, even though others tend to view me much differently. I’d never want to be one of those silly looking women who try to dress like 18 year olds, and think that will fool everyone into believing they are much younger. That’s just embarrassing. And no, I’m not going to go get a ton of cosmetic surgery to try and turn back the clock (moderation is key in that area…hee hee). My main goal would be to have people understand that turning 40 does not make you OLD. Heck, my mom is 77, and she’s just starting to get old! I love my job, and my school rocks! There are so many amazing educators in that building that I’m humbled just to be part of the team there, but for the first time in my life, I don’t fit in at the place I spend the majority of my time. I’ve usually worked in places where I was on the younger side, or at least in the middle, but here I’m one of the, ahem, most seasoned in terms of age. It’s been a transition I’m not totally comfortable with, being a former social butterfly. I think, though, that it’s just a natural part of life, and it makes me so grateful for my established girlfriend-ships! It’s the reason that I spend so much of my so-called downtime (ha!) on g3 and Facebook. Those are places that a busy mom/teacher/wife like me can connect and fit right in. That’s where my tried and true friends are, any time, day or night! What am I trying to say here? Who knows! Usually by the time I finish writing one of these, I have no idea why I even started the article in the first place. Hug your friends, no matter their age, and always know that you are relevant, and that your ideas are just as great (probably even better) as anyone younger or older than you! Seriously. |
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Old? Me? Seriously???
Feb 26 2010 18:56:05 You are NOT an old geezer!! I think you are fabulous!!
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