Clearly, there are a few disadvantages to getting older. For example, I spend a lot more time in the bathroom and it’s not to fix my hair … (as indicated in the title!). When I went to buy wine the other night, I didn’t get carded. And I recently had to ask my daughter, “Am I too old to wear this?” Wow! Never thought I’d say that.
But there are some good things about getting older and I’m going to focus on a few today. For example, we get a lot of discounts, us old(er) people. The other day, while waiting in line for some food at a local fast food joint, I heard a guy ask for his senior discount. Senior discount? It made me think – do I count yet? I did a bit of research and found that there are discounts for the 50+! Way more at 55 and 60, but why rush it? I’ve got to have something to look forward to.
For food, I noted that Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme offer discounts to 50+. So, if you can survive the sugar and fat from these places, at 55+ you can get a 10% discount at Arby’s! Banana Republic and Kmart both offer discounts to those 50 and over. Thus, when you admire that new dress I’m wearing, it’ll be from one of these fantastic locations! If I need a break from the efforts of being a working mom, I can stay at the Mainstay Suites which offers a 10% off with the “Mature Traveler’s Discount.” I’m “mature” now.
There are non-discounted advantages too. For example, I get a lot more done in a 24 hour period because I can’t sleep due to trips to the bathroom or just inability to stay asleep. I can drive slowly and not give a s*** if some kid is honking at me or giving me the finger. Plus, I’m old enough to use the same finger and my kids think it’s “cute.” I can use the excuse “menopause” for at least another 15 years. Plus, if I forget your name, address or even that I know you, I can pawn it off on a “senior moment(s).”
When I run races now, I am in the “old(er)” age group and I look like I am running so much faster when I place 2nd out of 3. Or, I’ve gained a lot of new friends … they are all MD’s but who cares if I have to pay them to visit with me. Plus, when I don’t want to do something … anything … I can say, “I’m too old for that.”
So, as I inch closer to 51, I can see all the advantages and almost none of the disadvantages (well, I mainly can’t see them because my eyesight is so freaking bad!).
Have a wonderful day!
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