I’ve been noticing that I feel older. Not like “ugh being a parent drains you” whiny sort of way because I don’t feel that way. And it’s not like my bones pop (that much) when I walk, it’s just…maybe I’m growing up? Or there are just a lot more people younger than me than it used to be.
Case in point; I’m buying groceries. Got my nice recyclable bags with me. Some whole grain waffles for the kid. Fiber bars for snack in tow. Coupons clipped. I’m about to check out and look to see if there are any sales on candy bars and see that a Twix bar now runs 99 cents. $.99. NINETY NINETY CENTS! I mumbled some obscenities under my breath and looked back to see if maybe it was a king size or special edition or something. It was not. A regular ass regular Twix bar. 99 cents. Since when?! And i remembered saying “I remember when candy bars were fifty cents,” and then I realized I say “I remember when” a lot.
I think the 90’s were 10 years ago. They were not.
I lust after these jeans from Banana Republic. Correction: TROUSERS. I wear trousers! They’re denim but Banana calls them trousers. Because when things cost $90 they are trousers. I saw them at the before Black Friday sale when I was buying the perfect pair of khakis. And I am just waiting for a sale to go back and get them. And get this! We went to the mall the other day and I went in American Eagle and NOTHING appealed to me. Whatsoever.
Oh yeah, I never go to the mall on Saturday. My Saturdays are spent at brunch or the movies. Sundays are spent at Gymboree and whatnot.
And it’s not a complaint at all. Just like a hey look at me being…the same but different.
And speaking of the recyclable bags…watch this Portlandia clip
(if that doesn’t work go here)
LOL! You are so not alone! I wear cardigans now, lol!
I told you your clothes changed. You're all fancy pants and grown up, mommy now. 🙂
Yea, when my kids start wearing a certain brand/style that's a cue for me to stop wearing the same thing they do, lol.
Yeah, but cardigans?! Lmao. 17 year old us would laugh at 30 year old us. I've known you forever!
I thought I was the only one upset about high ass candy bars and such. I mean, really…back in the day you could have a totally un-wholesome "lunch" for like $1.50…out of ANY store…now, you can hardly buy a bag of chips. Definitely can't get gas, and I'm kinda sad that the only time I find it acceptable/not annoying as hell to listen to loud music is when I'm about to go out, I'm already out, or the song is like…my JAAAAM! lmao.
lmao!!! the cashier paused because he didn't know if he was a man or woman! oh that tickled me so.