By the way...
As you all know (or at least most of you know), I'm terrible with names, dates, directions, finding things... any concrete non-abstract concept eludes me. I've gotten lost leaving my gym (which I go to at least three times a week), and ended up driving around in corn fields thinking I would perish out there with the evil little children, I've lost my car despite actually drawing a little map to tell me where it was, and finding my keys is a daily hassle (not to mention cell phone, purse, socks, shoes, kid). I've also introduced my husband (at this point we had been married for several years) like this, "This is my husband, er, um... what is your name again?" (he was pretty offended). I did remember eventually. The next day. Sigh.Anyway, so my birthday is coming up, and I've been thinking, Wow. This is a big one. I'm gonna be 35. That's something noteworthy at least. Not your average birthday.
Suddenly I'm on the "wrong" side of 30. I might actually have to start acting my age. You know, no more Converse and paint-covered clothes at work (I work for a BIG Corporation- there has to be a dress code somewhere), no more cold cereal or waffles for dinner, etc. A big change is needed. I might even have to start actually eating at the dinner table, instead of on the couch! And get a haircut!
This is a big deal, right?
So, I mention this to my husband, who just looks at me blankly (this happens often enough that I didn't notice right away and just kept talking).
Then he says, "You moron, you're turning 34!"
Oh.
34.
Never mind.
8 comment(s):
BWAHAHAHAHA! I was thinking the same thing while I was reading that: um, you're not 35. Because I'm 35. And hey, if I can wear cowboy rainboots, we can both still wear our Chuckies.
Though I do spiff up for work, just because wearing different clothes helps me remember where I am. Nice shirts make me sit up straight, and makeup reminds me not to pick my nose.
By alala, at 4:00 PM
Dude, I like so totally just bought a new pair of RED Chuck Taylor's w/ a yellow and black stripe. The ppl at my church think I am way off. ( I think I am way off ) and I have ( ahem ) a little bit of time on you BOTH!
Ok, so how do you tow know one another? Sisters? Friends? Cousins?
Happy Early B-day from one side of 35 to the other...
By ~d (tilde), at 6:02 PM
I love my Chucks- I have Black Satin lo, Purple hi and lo, maroon hi- my husband even has Batman ones! And yes, that does qualify him for uber-geekdom.
Alala and I are sisters at heart (doesn't that sound dorky?)- but in real life we are old college roomies.
Speaking of which- Alala, you need makeup to remind you to not pick your nose!?
You know, a sticky note on your forehead is much easier... (Hey- put it on your nose! Even better!)
By Kelly, at 9:35 AM
I can just 'feel' the love b/w you two. My college roommate is headed over to my house now. I reffered to her as Groomy in my most recent blog thing.
( man, I keep the Post it ppl in business! My memory is so bad! ) I took a check out the book yesterday: never wrote on it...but I don't know where I put it. That is baaad.
My son has these awesome ones with a dragon breathing fire...my son is 6.
By ~d (tilde), at 11:31 AM
...LOL! I knew you were only turning 34 too! I went throught the same thought process when I turned 35 though! It is so scarey...I men who wants to grow up?! Not me! I have pink chucks btw!! : ) Miss you!
By Anonymous, at 7:33 PM
I second what, I can only assume, Ann Marie (what with the pink Chucks) said. I still eat cereal and waffels for dinner sometimes, and I think the last time I ate at the dinner table was at AM's house. I felt percetly at home oin your place, on the couch, eating pizza and watching Sean of the Dead. That ruled! Just remember:
You're only as old as your husband tells you you are. LOL
By Mario, at 3:51 PM
Only as old as KEVIN says? You know, he thinks he's somewhere between 5 and 8...
By Kelly, at 10:40 AM
Oh, this 100th post just cracks me up!! I'm so glad you linked on my post!
Thanks for participating in my "Hooray for 100!" link exchange! Please spread the word, I'd appreciate it! I'm trying to get at least 100 posts linked and I have a long way to go. :)
By Overwhelmed!, at 2:19 PM
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