Are We Still Hip?
Last night I had dinner with a lovely group of impressive, trend-setting bloggers. At some point in the evening I looked around the table and realized that everyone at the table was in their 20's and 30's. Bright, successful, fun and happening ladies. Then it just hit me like a bolt of lightning. I realized that I could have been their mother.
Where did the time go? 30 years ago I had a 9 year banking career, then an 8 year career working for a blues musician, and some time in the middle of that I started selling antiques -- 15 years ago. I wore the mini-skirts, hung out all night at blues clubs, hob-knobbed with celebrities, and immensely enjoyed those years. Now it's their turn.
I'm not saying that it's over at 40 or 50 or 60 years old. Quite the contrary. We "baby boomers" are keeping up with the times with blogging, websites, Facebook, Twitter...whatever is thrown our way. We have the experience behind us to move ahead to a whole new chapter of great things and live our lives in a most meaningful way.
I guess I'm just starting to realize that 50 years fly by so quickly and suddenly it's all different. I can no longer buy the clothing featured in Lucky or InStyle magazine. Well, I could, but let's just say, it wouldn't be pretty. I get tired really early. When did that happen? Even a simple dinner out with fellow bloggers requires a bit of energy.
Suddenly I'm shopping at those "older lady" boutiques that I used to quickly pass by. Strolling through stores like J. Jill. Reading magazines like More. Conversations with girlfriends are about hot flashes and anti-wrinkle creams. Who would have thunk?
When I was in my 20's or 30's I certainly didn't want to hang out with my aunts or my mom's friends. I'm wondering, do you think that we "baby-boomers" seem hip and relevant to the younger crowd? Is that even important?I think the reality of age is finally starting to set in. But, I'm gonna keep on truckin,' schlepping those antiques and embrace the lovely age of 50!
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My own children would laugh if I asked them that question - Am I Still Hip? They'd say - Mom, you never were!
I'll be interested to read the comments that come in.
- Susan
XO
Thanks for the great read...off to use my wrinkle anti-cream! ;)
This week I read a newspaper article stating that we are generation that can't see itself getting older. 50 year olds today still see themselves as 35ish.
I guess I'm more careful about how I dress but I still try to move around like I used to, I definitely make a point of taking the stairs at a run 3 steps at a time. Not necessarily the most elegant thing around but at least it keeps me supple!!
Have a great weekend
Sharon
The minute Grandma was added to my resume, people definitely started tuning me out. No doubt about it. With just about anybody outside my inner circle of family and friends I have noticed that I am relevant, right up to the moment it becomes known that I am a Grandmother. As much as I hate to admit it . . . sigh . . .
~Debbi