I really don't know when I began to feel like an old lady -- was it when I stopped wearing heels and makeup? When I stopped going dancing? When I stopped coloring my hair?
I work at a Big Ten university. Lately, everyone that comes through my door was born in the mid to late 1980s.... it makes me sad that I am now the person who could be their mother, instead of someone they would flirt with. I used to consider myself as flirtable material, now, not so much.
I read romance novels because I like to escape my everyday life, one that includes cooking, cleaning and working - none of which I do particularly well. I like to think that romance is still alive and kicking, even if I am too tired most of the time to enjoy it. I used to dream about that knight in shining armour coming along and sweeping me off my feet. I still do, but now I hope he brings his girlfriend along and that she'll clean my house!
LOL, Shelly!!
ReplyDeleteA few months back, some friends and I went to an 80's night and most of the people there hadn't even been born in the 80's!!! It was too funny! We still had a great time, but it really made me feel old. :-)
Like you, I'd love to find a housewife to do all those nasty things I don't like to do...cooking, cleaning, laundry. Where is Alice from the Brady Bunch when I need her???
Hi Kris!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I had a cleaning lady for a while, but it was more lucrative for her to clean businesses than homes, so she quit. Haven't been able to find someone I trust since then.
Those 80's nights should be restricted to those of us who actually remember the 80's!!
I love 80's music! Can come to 80's night? I was born before 1980 :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Alison!! I ipod is full of stuff I listened to back then. Isn't it sad that it's now considered "classic"??
ReplyDeleteIf you're feeling like their mother, then I'm certainly going to be annointed "grandmother." Old lady - blarney!
ReplyDeleteYou're only as old as you feel! That's my motto and I'm sticking to it. Heels went by the wayside long ago when the knees gave out -- I dance to the music in my rocking chair (LOL!) -- once again because of the knees. But hair still gets a little help every other month -- luckily for me I inherited good genes and have only a few wrinkles -- and I've always loved makeup so I'm betting I'll go to my grave with a touch here and there!
I share your love of the romance novels and of late I'm trying new and steamier unchartered territory . . . and loving every minute!
Great blog, Shelly. I'll look forward to visiting often.
Hi, Shelly — I hear you about cleaning! My idea of romantic? A man who cooks, cleans and looks sexy doing it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks oklanannie!! I still like to dance, but I feel like a dork when I get on the floor!! My grandma used to say - you're only as old as you look, and when you quit looking, you're too old"...
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Pamela!! My husband doesn't do much cooking, but he has been known to put a pizza in the oven!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Shelly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie P!!
ReplyDeleteLOL Awesome post Shelly. You are not alone. For the longest time I didn't look my age so it was a shock the first time a store clerk called me Ma'am instead of Miss. I agree though, you're as young as you feel and taking life with a slice of humor is the way to go & you already do that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary!! My office mate is a few yrs younger then me, and we razz the 20 yr old custodian for calling us ma'am!!
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