Things I've Grown to Hate as I've Aged

By Bruce Shawkey

Inspired by an article on the Google news feed

Going to restaurants, parties, or any gatherings where it is SO LOUD you can't have a person-to- person conversation with someone.

I hate that my mind thinks it can do something and my body says, 'Are you serious?'

As age catches up, I find hair where I have never had hair, and no hair where I have always had hair!

I prefer my own company to that of lots of people. So much of what I hear is people complaining of their problems, or inconsequential stuff.

I have always loved fatty, greasy, spicy food. My stomach can no longer digest this stuff as I age. I actually crave salads with a simple vinegar and oil now (as opposed to fatty bleu cheese dressing).

I find it annoying that people who think they are so important that they must drive at least 20 mph over the posted highway speed limit. Five mph plus or minus has always been fine, by 20+ is ridiculous.

When did I become obsessed with winter weather? I used to be out in the snow and ice and didn't give it a thought. Now I'm scared of falling.


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