I knew it was coming….
I’ve been expecting it, really.
I saw it come for my husband.
I’ve seen it come for many wonderful friends.
I’ve joked about it plenty.
But still, I wasn’t prepared.
AARP.
(erp!)
How is it possible, when I’ve still been known to look around the room for the adult….only to discover it’s ME?
How is it possible, when I’m starting a new career…okay…It’s after 27 years in my first…but still!
How is it possible when my kids are only … oh, wait. They’re grown-ups.
(And how is THAT possible?!?!)
How is it possible that 50 is so near?!
(Coming soon to a birthday near you!)
And lookie there! I can get a free insulated travel bag if I register soon!
But here’s a funny…. the only options for payment are check or money order (!!). I pay everything via online billpay and/or credit card!
Surely that means I’m too young for this!
Right???
No matter how old (or how young) I feel, the time has come….
I’m eligible for AARP.
There. I said it.
And you know what? It’s okay.
(Well, almost.)
The good news is this: I’ve got 6 weeks to get my check or money order in the mail so get my free insulated travel bag.
*sigh* AARP.
It’s weird. But it’s all good. (I think.)
The Blue Heron (Then Sings My Soul) 
This post is hilarious! Love your thoughts peppered throughout the piece!! 🙂
Thanks!
Entertaining post and soooo relatable, even though its been quite a few years since that little piece of mail showed up. But, you’re right…it’s all good. There are many perks to getting a bit older. Enjoy it!
I’m all about the discounts!! 😉
This has to be my favorite line: “How is it possible, when I’ve still been known to look around the room for the adult….only to discover it’s ME?” It’s interesting that we receive this, but most of the benefits out there only begin when we’re 60 or 65. My husband just always says he qualifies for senior citizen (his gray hair helps).
So funny☺ it seems like it sneaks up on you but maybe now you can get some good discounts!
Here’s hoping!!
That’s funny! My husband and I received ours in the mail last week! Guess it “recruit them” time!
Must be the Spring sweep!! 😉
This is absolutely fabulous! You capture all the incredible feelings of denial perfectly. But I’m in a panic now; I turn 50 this year. Does that mean one’s coming for me?
Coming soon to a mailbox near you!!!!!
I love your humor! And definitely understand your feelings…as I’ve already been-there-done-that. 🙂 ~JudyK
So this feeling will pass?? 😉
This year I turned 60 and it is funny how I feel like that first letter came soooooo long ago. Still feel young so maybe AARP should stand for something else!