Tuesday

Old Age Is Fierce

Many years ago I heard this from older construction workers when I was just a young buck. Now that I am returning to day labor as a form carpenter at 52 years of age I have come to understand.
After spending the past four weeks in North Carolina (without computer access) I am becoming reaquainted with various blogs and my typical internet information fix.

Anyway, staying with the theme a few thoughts on aging:

Signs that you are getting old:

  • Everything hurts and what doesn't hurt, doesn't work.
  • In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
  • It takes a couple of tries to get over a speed bump.
  • It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired.
  • It takes twice as long to look half as good.
  • No one expects you to run into a burning building.
  • People call at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you?"
  • People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
  • The clothes you've put away until they come back in style... come back in style.
  • The twinkle in your eye is only the reflection of the sun on your bifocals.
  • There's nothing left to learn the hard way.
  • Things you buy now won't wear out.
  • When getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.
  • When happy hour is a nap.

No comments: