I checked my mail today, and to my surprise, I am now a senior citizen.
I received an official "laminated" AARP card and membership ID.
{what the heck?!}
Now, I knew my life was moving pretty fast here lately, but oh gee - I didn't realize it passed by me THIS fast! haha
Even if I did become a member (which dear lord, I would never...it's probably a scam) but hypothetically, if I did, there would be plenty of perks...
- I could get movie discounts (because they don't do student discount anymore...stupid, I know!)
- Senior citizens get free pie at village inn! whoooo, who doesn't like FREE pie?!
- Shopping discounts! On certain days the old folks get super savings on their clothes! (can you say, jealous!)
- Fast food joints and even dine-in restaurants offer special savings to those over the age of 55! (heck 15% off your meal or free drinks can really add up ; )
Speaking of old(er) people, I have a quick story.
Yesterday my family got together for no apparent reason, but just for the fact that it was a nice day and we decided to have a Sunday grill out.
After dinner, we pulled out the good old game known as "Taboo" - the purpose of this game is to get your teammates to guess the word on the top of the card without using the basic words that most people think of to describe it.
For example if the word is [pizza] you can't say sounds like, rhymes with, or the words: slice, cheese, food, junk, eat, etc... it actually is quite difficult.
You see... the problem when we play "team games" is that my grandmother is 91 years old and she tends to (for lack of better words) suck at these things. Granted, she is old and processing time is quite different and much more difficult, but we always dread if grandma gets put on your team.
*sorry grandma*
Funny thing is this: she ended up killing it & rockin the show! She even showed up my mother and got THREE words completed before the timer ran up! (My mom only got ONE. ha, it was great)
-This might have been a "you had to be there type story, but it really was funny" -
She is so independent and hates asking for help.
Quite the stubborn one she is.
I know I will be just the same when I get older, I can foresee my future already.
(man, I feel bad for my future children already!)
Anyways.
Goodnight all.
Hope all is well :)
xoxo
-erinj0
3 comments:
Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh Erin. I've never met a senior citizen blogger before, but you seem pretty rad. :)
Ooh, I love Taboo! My siblings rock. We usually beat mum and dad by heaps. ;)
Wow, there ARE a lot of perks to being a senior citizen! Guess getting old won't be so bad after all. :P
Wow, I hope I look as good as you when I'm a senior citizen! :)
Isn't Taboo the best fun?! I played it for the first time a few weeks ago and the weirdest things came out of our mouths. And go Grandma!
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