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A friend stopped by today after church. He asked me why I’ve been a grump, and bitter - in not so many words. I think it comes down to feeling like I’m adjusting horribly to working full time and my impending birthday. I normally LOOOOOOOOVE my birthday. Who doesn’t like attention showered upon them and gifts? This year I’m feeling old. Yeah, I hear my local friends snickering right now. They’ve all got at least 5 years on me. But this year…well damn. The grey hair started coming in - at least enough for me to notice, I gained enough weight that I don’t fit into my favorite Old Navy jeans anymore, and I’m seeing a real need for Botox on my forehead. Maybe I’m overly vain, but I feel OLD.
Adding to this is the fact that I’ve got a 2nd grader, a 1st grader, and a Pre-K child. Nothing like seeing children grow up before my eyes to make me feel pre-historic.
So anyway, back to my friend. He’s 8 years older than I and reminded me he was in pratically the very same place when he was my age. It didn’t help, but I appreciate his efforts. I did a little shopping therapy this afternoon and it did help. Target is good for the soul!
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