ITT your "I'm old" moments. - Oldschool

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:28 PM

Peeking through the blinds at the little gangster kids outside and wondering if I saw one of them on America's Most Wanted.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:29 PM

they're still talking, so i feel even more old. they're talking about HS football and the end of summer. omg i miss high school. fuck you, kids.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:29 PM

morta Said:

Peeking through the blinds at the little gangster kids outside and wondering if I saw one of them on America's Most Wanted.

this just made me spit out (boxed) wine.

deathfuckinmeta

CAMBRIDGE/MA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:30 PM

9-5

BROOKLYN/NY
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:32 PM

this is a first for me:

the other day i looked up this girl, who gave me her number, on myspace and her age said 21
and i kinda thought to myself, "ugh. i thought you were older."

i dont know what's wrong with me, but i'm scared.

math

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:32 PM

walking around like this

bosley

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:33 PM

my kid started high school today

bosley

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:33 PM

my kid started high school today

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:35 PM

bosley Said:

my kid started high school today

aw but isn't that exciting?

i have to use tiger balm, aspercreme, mineral ice, etc...and i LIKE the way it smells.

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:35 PM

meggotron Said:

morta Said:

Peeking through the blinds at the little gangster kids outside and wondering if I saw one of them on America's Most Wanted.

this just made me spit out (boxed) wine.

Embarrassingly enough, it's a true story.

Also glaring at kids who pull up next to me at a stoplight with their music bumping, but looking quickly away so I don't make eye contact.
Wanting my neighbors to turn off the music and quit drinking/screaming at 10 p.m. so I can get a full 8 hours, and calling the Sheriffs when they don't.
Watching PBS and listening to NPR.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:38 PM

LOL I hate making eye contact with people who II know are younger than I am (in a better car) at a red light.
NPR is set to channel 1 on my radio in the car lol. Frontline docs? Love em'!

I also noticed I complain about heartburn more often now.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:38 PM

Oh and I carry a pill box in my purse.

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:40 PM

Turning on the radio and going "WTF is this MUSIC?" and then:
Tuning to the classic rock station and hearing Nirvana

Watching stock prices and actually knowing how they affect my 401k.

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:40 PM

Oh, and having a 401k.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:41 PM

I don't even listen to current music stations anymore - it's obnoxious LOL. Wtf happened to my youth?

EnderWiggin

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:41 PM

morta Said:

meggotron Said:

morta Said:

Peeking through the blinds at the little gangster kids outside and wondering if I saw one of them on America's Most Wanted.

this just made me spit out (boxed) wine.

Embarrassingly enough, it's a true story.

Also glaring at kids who pull up next to me at a stoplight with their music bumping, but looking quickly away so I don't make eye contact.
Wanting my neighbors to turn off the music and quit drinking/screaming at 10 p.m. so I can get a full 8 hours, and calling the Sheriffs when they don't.
Watching PBS and listening to NPR.

LOL. No wonder we still get along.

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:43 PM

EnderWiggin Said:

morta Said:

meggotron Said:

morta Said:

Peeking through the blinds at the little gangster kids outside and wondering if I saw one of them on America's Most Wanted.

this just made me spit out (boxed) wine.

Embarrassingly enough, it's a true story.

Also glaring at kids who pull up next to me at a stoplight with their music bumping, but looking quickly away so I don't make eye contact.
Wanting my neighbors to turn off the music and quit drinking/screaming at 10 p.m. so I can get a full 8 hours, and calling the Sheriffs when they don't.
Watching PBS and listening to NPR.

LOL. No wonder we still get along.

I keep catching myself shaking my fist at neighborhood kids skateboarding/bike riding and going "FUCKING KIDS!" and then realizing that I'm the asshole that I used to hate.

carly_cat

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:43 PM

meggotron Said:

Oh and I carry a pill box in my purse.

i do this

i glare at young kids on the bus and hope to god i was never that annoying
telling people not to curse if there are children around
talking about baking with old ladies at work
started worrying about wrinkles...i have a fear of having old lady hands i try to avoid having them in the sun or extreme cold

zervoslives

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:45 PM

I haven't listened to a radio station that wasn't NPR in over a decade.

discostu Said:

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Also this.

SAN PEDRO/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:46 PM

meggotron Said:

I don't even listen to current music stations anymore - it's obnoxious LOL. Wtf happened to my youth?

Me either.

I doubt I could name even 3 current Billboard artists.

zervoslives

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August 18th, 2009 - 10:54 PM

morta Said:

meggotron Said:

I don't even listen to current music stations anymore - it's obnoxious LOL. Wtf happened to my youth?

Me either.

I doubt I could name even 3 current Billboard artists.

That'll still be okay if I still like shit before Billboard gets at it. And THAT's why I come to MOC and listen to NPR's "Sound Opinions."

FOUNTAIN VALLEY/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 10:56 PM

zervoslives Said:

morta Said:

meggotron Said:

I don't even listen to current music stations anymore - it's obnoxious LOL. Wtf happened to my youth?

Me either.

I doubt I could name even 3 current Billboard artists.

That'll still be okay if I still like shit before Billboard gets at it. And THAT's why I come to MOC and listen to NPR's "Sound Opinions."

All Songs Considered!

zervoslives

CROWN POINT/IN
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:05 PM

Yes that as well. Also, I download about 8 podcasts from BBC, a few of which are musical.

Just never listen to payola and billboard influenced bullshit and you're golden.

Dr_Funkenstein

LODI/CA
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:11 PM

my friend and i who are the same age both got into my car the other idea while making that huffing noise old people make. kinda sounds like "ewwf".

SEATTLE/WA
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:21 PM

Sunday mornings I put on the tea kettle and watch political roundtables.

Not wanting to go out if I am still in my house past 9pm.

BROOKLYN/NY
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:24 PM

cmrz Said:

Not wanting to go out if I am still in my house past 9pm.

i'm like that too. i hate when people want to start the night at 9 or 10.

CammaJamma

ELMA/WA
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:33 PM

singing the fresh prince of bel air them song on the bus and kids not knowing what im singing and give me dirty looks when i try describe it to them.

SEATTLE/WA
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:37 PM

burning_monk Said:

cmrz Said:

Not wanting to go out if I am still in my house past 9pm.

I'm like that too. i hate when people want to start the night at 9 or 10.

it's really frustrating. I am even annoyed by people's (martha's) stories of "oh yeah it's 12:30am but I'm just gonna go have a few drinks at that party just to say hi"

really?

SEATTLE/WA
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August 18th, 2009 - 11:41 PM

Oh oh!

Even more annoyed by;

"I left at 2am- but really considering it was really early because y'know, last call is 4am and I left when there were a ton of people still there."

le sigh.

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August 18th, 2009 - 11:51 PM

cmrz Said:

it's really frustrating. I am even annoyed by people's (martha's) stories of "oh yeah it's 12:30am but I'm just gonna go have a few drinks at that party just to say hi"

really?

i was going to say: historically, a lot of mocers in the area seem to like to start late.

but i am a fan of staying out till the very end/4am or later

start early, end late.

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August 18th, 2009 - 11:53 PM

oh and i will never go out "just to say hi"
ever

SEATTLE/WA
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August 19th, 2009 - 12:01 AM

I can go ~stay~ out late just fine, but if I'm comfortable already at home, good fucking luck.

BROOKLYN/NY
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August 19th, 2009 - 12:16 AM

let's get married and grow old together

treehugger

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August 19th, 2009 - 12:20 AM

psh you guys are pretty fucking old

bird

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August 19th, 2009 - 12:40 AM

Failing to get a response when recalling TV coverage of the LA riots with people almost 10 years younger than me.

BrodieLafours

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August 19th, 2009 - 4:46 AM

Talking to my fellow 1Ls and realizing that I was well out of college while most of them were still in high school.

bradarad

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August 19th, 2009 - 5:28 AM

i fell asleep at the end of the 11:00 showing of the last harry potter movie two years ago or whatever. during the big fight scene! we were too close to the screen and my eyes got tired :(

i haven't been back to a movie theater since. mostly because

cmrz Said:

Not wanting to go out if I am still in my house past 9pm.

1otherwhitemeat

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August 19th, 2009 - 5:46 AM

going on a snowshoe trip run campus outdoor recreation
a retired professor
eight freshman girls
two of their boyfriends
and me

i got the distinct impression i didnt exist
and if i did, my existence should only address the professor
and not attempt to communicate with the girls

i cant wait to start classes
and be sitting in a room with 20 other kids
all half my age

ugh
also

discostu Said:

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Nadbash

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August 19th, 2009 - 5:53 AM

I feel entitled to everything I have and complain about younger people squandering gifts that I could never hope for at their age.

JoanJettofArc

BROOKLYN/NY
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August 19th, 2009 - 6:26 AM

burning_monk Said:

cmrz Said:

it's really frustrating. I am even annoyed by people's (martha's) stories of "oh yeah it's 12:30am but I'm just gonna go have a few drinks at that party just to say hi"

really?

i was going to say: historically, a lot of mocers in the area seem to like to start late.

but i am a fan of staying out till the very end/4am or later

start early, end late.

if i have to meet someone anywhere, say around 10, it is a 50/50 that I will probably be too into not leaving my house to make it.

i also live 8 light years from every other NYCMOCer

tugboat

WINCHESTER/VA
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August 19th, 2009 - 6:49 AM

i've always liked the smell of bengay
i dont like to party during the week because i have "responsibilities" during the week days
i always look forward to the start of the school year (especially now that this is my last one!!)
i hate the mall/radio/teenagers/children in general and things they enjoy
i dont want to live off of my parents
i like listening to NPR

i yell at my drunken (older) neighbors on the street to shut up when im trying to go t sleep at night

Lindsey

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August 19th, 2009 - 7:23 AM

Sometimes, I forget I'm married and then when someone addresses me as Mrs. I feel old. Or if I catch myself off guard talking to a stranger about "my husband" and I suddenly realize I'm seriously married... and old.
Other than this I don't feel too old very often. But I totally get the after 9 p.m. thing. I hate turning down these invites to things after 8 or so. I'm generally in my jams as soon as possible.

Also, I had to explain the phrases "eat my shorts" and "I've fallen and I can't get up" to my 15 year old brother.

LSD

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August 19th, 2009 - 8:15 AM

I think I'm older than pretty much all of you, but I rarely feel old. Mostly I feel like I should probably act more like an adult at this age than I actually do.

On the other hand, I did have an "oh my god I'm so pathetically out of shape" moment trying to run in the park the other day, but that was b/c there were a great many people running in a group, warming up for a marathon I think, and they all seemed to be in their 50s or 60s, and they were all in much better shape than I am.

Also: trying to re-learn songs that I haven't played on the guitar in, like, 14 years...fuck, I am old.

gravytrain009

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August 19th, 2009 - 8:26 AM

Both of crls's WAH-I'M-OLD quotes were loosely inspired by me if you didn't guess. That said, I realized this weekend how much I really just like staying in so as to sit on a nice couch enjoying the air conditioning and cable tv all night.