signs you are getting old

social

you are taking a leisurely walk by the river and the teenagers who are making out under the bridge straighten up as you approach

physical

you can no longer reach the knob to open the balcony door with your foot while holding drinks

mental

you shrug at yourself even at the thought of asking a 23-year old on a date (when did i develop pedophile tendencies?!)


you can prolly beat social with some trendy clothes and a funky haircut.

you can certainly beat physical with the proper strengthening, stretching and balance exercises.


how do you beat the mental?

not that i m currently interested in a 23 year old, not at all. but how do you beat it? and mostly, do you want to beat it at all?

i know it is age discrimination and prejudice but still i'm not sure i'd want to beat it...

is it a sign simply of aging or a sign of maturity? a sign of self reflection? knowing of self? or just age discrimination, prejudice, placing yourself int he position where you think society expects you or wants you to be.