I am OLD

I am so old that I remember when the Challenger shuttle exploded. I was in 5th grade and stayed home sick that day. I watched the whole thing on TV.



I am so old that I remember having a rotary dial phone. And our microwave had a dial on it, too. No push buttons.



I am so old that I remember when VCR's first came out. For a special occasion, we would go down and rent a movie AND rent the VCR to bring home and hook up.



I am so old that I have to grunt and make noises when I get up from a squatting or sitting position on the floor.



I am so old that I got through 3/4 of COLLEGE before ever owning a computer.



I am so old that I can't sit or stand very long without being blinded by pain.



I am so old that I tried some "Fun Dip" the other day and thought it was absolutely gross.



I am so old that "the missionaries" instead of looking like my friends, are now starting to look like little boys.



I am so old that I have to admit my wedding dress looks hideously out of style.



I am so old that strangers now refer to me as "lady" and "ma'am."



I am so old that there's a girl in my ward with 2 kids the ages of my own children, and I used to babysit HER.



I am so old that a vital organ in my body is shutting down.



I am so old that I enjoy hanging out with my parents.



I am so old that I remember when TV remotes had a cord that attached them to the television.



I am so old that I once owned a vinyl record album - the big huge flat things. It was Cyndi Lauper.



I am so old that I remember when Michael Jackson was still black.... and cool.



I am so old that I've seen skinny jeans come in, go out, and come back in again.


I am so old that when I was born, the Vietnam War was technically still going on.


I am so old that the freshman class I taught is now turning 25.


Here's to another year..... ugh!