So when I was visiting with my sister, we were listening to the "Classic Rock" station. I was appalled to hear Pearl Jam playing. I turned to my sister and said..."I'm not that old. This is not classic rock."
I guess age is defined differently for each person. I have always viewed myself as the younger one in my relationships. My friends have always been older than me, my husband is by a few years. I've always been the "kiddo" of the bunch and quite content with it. Yes, I passed one of those milestone birthdays a few years ago. I was excited and went out with my friends for a civilized dinner and martinis. I saw the way my life was better in my 30s than in my 20s.
When I visited with my friends in Florida recently, I realized I wasn't the kid anymore. Mind you, there are plenty of times I still act like one. Most of my friends are still older than me. One of my friends likes to remind me I could be her daughter, while one of my friends in Florida told me I was the daughter she never had (Miss you Abby!). But I do have a few friends who are younger than me.
One of my friends is creeping up on a milestone birthday, but she's a little distressed by it. She has a different view of approaching these milestones than I. I understand her reasons and still feel she should be proud of the accomplishments in her life and plan for the next set. Another door is opening, another path is being discovered; and this is the time for her to go full steam ahead and see where it leads.
So I guess each of us views age differently. One thing I do know, it will take me some time to accept "Classic Rock".
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6 comments:
Yikes! Pearl Jam is considered classic rock??? When I think of CR, I think of bands like the Doors, Rush, the Rolling Stones . . .
Age is just a number . . . I'm 40 and feel pretty much the same as I did in my 20s--with the bonus of being a little wiser!
I thought my 20s were horrible. No money, no focus, unwise relationships, etc. I'm loving my 30s and plan to enjoy my 40s and so on.
I'm glad I'm not the only one shocked by Pearl Jam being considered CR.
Pearl Jam is awesome, but definitely shouldn't be considered "classic rock." There's plenty of Zep, Stones and Boston to go around.
Girl, you made me cry! Thanks for the support. You are such a great friend and I am so happy to have you. Love Ya! (and just for the record, Pearl Jam rocks but I agree, it is definitely not Classic Rock.)
Hey! I tried not to reveal which friend. Oh well. You know I'll always support you. I promise 30 isn't so bad. Wait until we're 40 and remember I reach it before you. (Sorry--Becky)
Love ya too. See you in Chicago. We'll prove we're still young at heart.
This is older, but I was appalled when I heard a song from the movie Grease playing on the Oldies station. That was very upsetting!
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