Premature aging
OK, I'll admit it - I'm getting grey hair and it bothers me a little to have so much at age 32. But fine, I can accept that - it's the Circle of Life, after all.
What I can't grok is why AARP decided to mail me a membership form yesterday. Is the grey hair that pervasive? I wonder what would happen if I returned the membership form, complete with my annual dues of $12.50? Would I run into trouble using my AARP discount at places?
I think this is karma for my making jokes about Furr's Cafeteria in Sun City on our drive to and from Vegas. Bah.
Comments
"Grok"?! That's it...no more comic book conventions for you. You come back and use odd words and then crave the embrace of a comic book store. ;-)
BTW, I was taking a look at that form today... You have to put your birthday on it. But hey, it's only $12.50. Fill it in and send it back and see what they do! hahaha
Posted by: lyssa | November 7, 2003 06:38 AM
Hey, wait just a darn minute! I'm 15 years older than you and no AARP!
Actually those are supposed to come to you on your 50th birthday, or thereabouts. I happened to be at my brother's house when he got his and when I teased him about it, he said "Four years chickie" and I said, "I'll always be younger than you, buddy." and stuck out my tongue.
Things don't change much with siblings even when you approach 50.
Posted by: suellen | November 7, 2003 07:36 AM
Brad-
I received a similar offer a decade ago (when I was 22) and took them up on it. I was a proud AARP member throught the year and enjoyed reading their Modern Maturity magazine-- I contemplated writing a health-guru type book, showing what amazing vitality I had given my advanced years.
When the year was over I let my membership drop. I have never let a membership go with so little attempt by the dropped business to bring me back into the fold. I suppose the AARP is a bit like the mob in that the only way people usually leave is feet first.
:-o
- Ian
Posted by: Ian Smith | November 7, 2003 10:28 AM
Grey hairs on head? Fine. But hair in and on my EARS?? Society just doesn't prepare us for this!
Posted by: Matt Diamond | November 7, 2003 10:35 AM
The thing I find amusing is how Brad is getting grey at 32 and he calls the post "Premature aging". Heh... dude... that's called "Right on time aging" :)
Posted by: Corey Tamas | November 8, 2003 12:30 PM
I started to go grey in my mid-20's. I'm just fortunate to have so much hair that it wasn't as noticeable then. Nowadays, it's a full-on assault.
Posted by: Brad Oliver | November 8, 2003 02:56 PM
Just say your going for the distinguished look ;)
Posted by: ben b | November 9, 2003 01:26 AM
Could be worse. About the same time you started going gray, Brad, I was going full-on bald.
Posted by: flargh | November 9, 2003 07:17 AM
Brad, I feel your pain - grey hair at 15 was okay, since it wasn't really noticeable, but now the grey hairs are too many to ignore. The worse part is the grey nose hairs. When you start getting grey curlies, I'd start to worry!
Posted by: FBC | November 14, 2003 11:47 AM
Hi Brad.
Be PROUD, young man! Grey is better than NONE, but all is better than NOT. Meaning, you are alive, (hopefully healthy). Enjoy your unique color.
Posted by: WiseOwl | March 17, 2004 09:24 PM