Monday, April 23, 2012

When did I become an old lady??

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!

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  1. LOL, Shelly!!
    A 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???

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  2. Hi Kris!

    I 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!!

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  3. I love 80's music! Can come to 80's night? I was born before 1980 :)

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  4. Absolutely Alison!! I ipod is full of stuff I listened to back then. Isn't it sad that it's now considered "classic"??

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  5. If you're feeling like their mother, then I'm certainly going to be annointed "grandmother." Old lady - blarney!

    You'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.

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  6. Hi, Shelly — I hear you about cleaning! My idea of romantic? A man who cooks, cleans and looks sexy doing it. ;-)

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  7. Thanks 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"...

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  8. I totally agree Pamela!! My husband doesn't do much cooking, but he has been known to put a pizza in the oven!!

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  9. LOL 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.

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  10. Thanks 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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