Things that make you feel old

A mid-80s Bronco with antique vehicle tags.

 

For a while there I thought the Eddie Bauer Bronco of the late 80s was the coolest car on the planet. (I may still feel that way)

 

Nothing like hearing your kid's music on an oldies station to make you feel old.

 

Going through my CDs and noting how many of the artists are dead.

 

Today is Axl Rose's 55th birthday.

 

The same grocery store where I got carded over the holidays tonight had a cashier encourage me to come back Wednesday for senior discount day.

 

Watching Jeopardy!, and then, Wheel of Fortune with my mom while she's eating dinner.

 

I am awaiting senior discounts with great anticipation.
And having transitioned pretty directly from blonde to silver, I am hopeful that I will access these senior discounts soon, many years before I am truly qualified.

These are the kind of thoughts that bring me joy, which is a strong indication that I am old.

 

When your kid asks you who Max Headroom was, and you're actually excited to answer.

 

Wow, that's a random name for your kids to ask about! Hadn't thought about him in forever!

 

Those 20-year-old pop hits are 10 years past my prime.