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Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Goodbye Youth!

I blog pretty often, and while I usually write about things that I like, I rarely talk about myself.
There's no real reason for that, it's just that I don't.
But tomorrow is a big day for me.
I turn 36.
This really shouldn't be that big of a deal, but it kind of is. Why? Because I am leaving the youthful 18-35 demographic group and entering more distinguished the 36-50/60-something demographic.
For some reason, I'm taking this a little hard. There's no pamphlet that comes with entering this group, so I'm not exactly sure how I'm supposed to react to it. Can I still watch MTV? Will my musical tastes remain relevant? Can I still Rock 'n' Roll all night and Par-te E-ver-ry Day?
I just don't know.
All I know is I remember hearing a comedian talking about the demographic group I'm entering, describing it as a group where 36-year-olds get lumped into the same category as old men who hike their pants up to their armpits.
Sh**.
Of course, I could go around saying 36 is the new 22, but that's bull and we all know it. 36 is 36 and I just have to deal with it.
Well, on my last night of relative youth, I'm not going to do anything spectacular. I'll probably have a beer, watch some TV and completely forget about getting older.
Hopefully tomorrow morning when I get out of bed, my joints won't crack too hard, I'll remember what day it is, and I won't have newfound need for Geritol Complete.

7 Comments:

  • Oh Eric, 36 isn't so bad.
    How about 69? Guess that's - "Hello Old Age!"

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:23 PM  

  • If it makes you feel any better, I'll be 29 this October and 30 next October. :)

    By Blogger Nhia, at 7:31 PM  

  • The problem here is that you're a guy. If you were female, you could convince yourself and the world that you're just entering your peak. In a number of ways. That works for us girls. You, however --you're just old and out of luck. Sorry!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:43 PM  

  • Most important things in life: MTV, MP3s, Rock-N-Roll and parties? I think it's time to grow up and get a real life.

    Being 36 will not stop you from making a difference in someone's life, doing your part to preserve our planet, improving your mind with some great literature or learning something new!

    As someone 30 years older, I wish I could be 36 again!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:28 AM  

  • Wow. Why don't you guys tell me what you really think. Geez.

    By Blogger Eric LaRose, at 1:31 PM  

  • It's a good thing some of us know that the things and ideas expressed in this blog are only a part of what you are, that your concerns, activities and ideas are much wider.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:05 PM  

  • The pity party is officially over. Thanks everyone for your input. So far, 36 has been pretty good. In fact, since I'm now in a rocketship to 40, I feel I can only say one thing. Hey 40. Bring it on! Bring it on!

    (Just kidding 40. You and I are cool right? Cool)

    By Blogger Eric LaRose, at 9:53 PM  

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