I've had two recent encounters with humorless old ladies, one related, one not, that has left me determined to, never, ever, ever, lose my sense of fun, or ability to laugh, joke, or even break into a smile.
My first case in point, is an unknown elderly lady at the gym I recently joined. This lady appears very nice and cordial to all who cross her path, except for an apparent aversion to me. She assidously avoids eye contact with considerable and observable effort, and, on the rare occasions where our glances will unexpectedly meet, she SCOWLS at me. Yes, a Full frontal SCOWL, every single time. I thought, maybe I look like someone she knows and very obviously Dislikes. Intensely Dislikes.
My other experience was with my mom who can be a real PITA. When she came to visit us a few weeks ago, we were both in my car, ready to go shopping. Literally, just as I was ready to put the minivan in gear, my mother said, "Maybe we shouldn't go shopping."
I replied, "You've got to be kidding, we are already in the car on our way."
She said all Huffy like, "Don't talk to me like I'm one of your peers."
To which I told her, "We're leaving, and don't lose your sense of humor."
She pouted all the way to the Antiques Mall.
Next time, I'm parking the car and going back in the house, by myself.
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Charming! Looks like you've got the right blog title - I have noticed that I am getting more humorless as I get older, but I do try not to inflict it on other people.
Can't imagine what is wrong with the gym lady.
As to your mom...she sounds like mine. At a certain point, I hope to behave more like peers with my daughter...when she's an adult and supporting herself, and living her own life. I'll still be her mom, but I hope I'll be able to treat her like an adult with valid opinions.
When that happens with older people not related I feel like telling them not to forget who is paying for their social security!
As far as the Momster goes, good comeback!! The day and moment probably wasn't all about her, thus the pouting. Thank goodness for the family you created!
Yes, I know people like that. Now I'm occasionally in a bad mood but, I try to tell those around me that my mood is not about them and apologise in advance (and ask them to slap me) if I take it out on them. And I'm really trying hard to schedule fun back into my life.
Something I hope never to loose. Funny how teenage girls seem to perfect a certain look (as if they have stepped in something nasty). I think elderly people, especially women, also do this - the look of a sulky toddler totally without humour.
I plan to be the wackiest, funniest old lady I can possibly be!
What did you do to the gym lady- run over her dog?
I do not want to be one of those old ladies. Scary.
oh i SO SO SO agree..
totally feel your pain.. working with the public.. i SO get it..
i refuse to NEVER not be able to laugh-- laughing.. it makes me happy!!!
doncha hate when mothers say something like "don't treat me like one of your peers"??? i wanna say back... WELL THEN DON'T ACT LIKE ONE...
hope you have a wonderful day!!
Old ladies can be M.E.A.N.!
I think it is important to recognize this behavior when it comes along, and renew our determinations to not become this kind of old person. At the same time, it is essential to look for examples of what we DO want to become!
That being said, sometimes I think people earn the right to be cranky. But then I think again, and being cranky just makes life miserable for yourself and all around you.
So...keep up with the cranky old lady stories! Boy do I have a few I could share. :)
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