Birthdays happen. The years come and go, each bringing their own set of circumstances. I used to feel comfortable in three or four layers of clothing during a crisp fall day. Now I run about town in my shirt sleeves like a Norwegian sauna regular. It's nothing to do with hormones, it's my incredible circulation and vibrant good health. I know this because I thought maybe I was having a few hot flashes so I went to the clinic. I was told it was a fever, ergo I was sick as a dog but still vibrant and youthful. O sure, I read between the lines of the prescription for antibiotics but at my age (smirk), I'll take anything.
I've recently signed up for a professional kick in the pants aka motivational training program and I'm forcing myself to look on the positive side of every situation. Since I'm such an avid list maker, here is one in honor of this magical new phase of my golden years. Smirk smirk
Top Ten Benefits to Being Forty
1. Winter clothes shopping is less expensive, leaving money for that new pair of skis. Jacket, hat and leggings optional.
2. Steam drying from sheer body heat after donating snow angels to all the deserving churches in the neighborhood. Are you ready for this yet, Sue??!! I can't wait!
3. Being too old to have to give a rational explanation for whacked out behavior (see above).
4. Being too young to be considered senile...yet.
5. Making wait staff uncomfortable, asking if they intend to check for ID.
6. Attending the wrong PTA meeting, causing a stink over the sugar free cupcakes and then leaving in a huff. Who's going to know...they're all just barely hanging onto their own teenage raising sanity..or the lack thereof.
7. Being shopping buddies with your darling daughters...and being mistaken for their sister. Sa weet.
8. Not having to finish the top ten list because a really good movie just started.
I've recently signed up for a professional kick in the pants aka motivational training program and I'm forcing myself to look on the positive side of every situation. Since I'm such an avid list maker, here is one in honor of this magical new phase of my golden years. Smirk smirk
Top Ten Benefits to Being Forty
1. Winter clothes shopping is less expensive, leaving money for that new pair of skis. Jacket, hat and leggings optional.
2. Steam drying from sheer body heat after donating snow angels to all the deserving churches in the neighborhood. Are you ready for this yet, Sue??!! I can't wait!
3. Being too old to have to give a rational explanation for whacked out behavior (see above).
4. Being too young to be considered senile...yet.
5. Making wait staff uncomfortable, asking if they intend to check for ID.
6. Attending the wrong PTA meeting, causing a stink over the sugar free cupcakes and then leaving in a huff. Who's going to know...they're all just barely hanging onto their own teenage raising sanity..or the lack thereof.
7. Being shopping buddies with your darling daughters...and being mistaken for their sister. Sa weet.
8. Not having to finish the top ten list because a really good movie just started.
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