Just last week, I spent a few hours at my favorite hair salon. Not only is my Stylist a good friend, but she is a Miracle Worker: she keeps me young looking.
By cutting off a couple of inches, my natural curls perked up a bit. And a foil highlight brightened things up, and covered the wee bit of gray that is beginning to crop up. (Oh my! Time to admit that I might be beginning to age.)
Anyway ... I headed out to the grocery store with Hosanna today. I was wearing my new "modern & cute" boots, with my jeans tucked in. I had just done my hair (and actually thought, "So glad I still look young." when I looked in the mirror). I was wearing a cute purple hooded sweatshirt (again, thinking I have kept myself young and contemporary looking).
And ... horror of all horrors ... while checking out ...
the clerk asked if I was eligible
for the senior discount.
What?!?! I had to ask her to repeat herself, because I was in shock. (She probably thought I had lost my hearing in my old age.)
I was NOT with any of my 6 twenty-something children (which could make me feel a bit "older"). No. I was with my young and beautiful 15 year old daughter (which could easily put me in my 40's (which I am ... for another 2 months).
The "senior discount" gives 10% off on Tuesdays to those over 55.
Really?!?!
I look 55+?!?!
So sad.
Maybe the clerk is aging and needs glasses ???
I think you look amazing!!! And lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you look old at all!!! My vote she needs glasses!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe she's related to the waitress who asked if Hosanna wanted a child's menu on her 15th birthday?
ReplyDeleteIf I were a clerk, I'd assume that anyone who was eligible for the discount would ask for it.
Ha, here's one to help you feel better....
ReplyDeleteI've been behind-the-scene "takin' care of mama", have lost 15 lbs in 3 months, exercising plenty, etc... and someone today blurts out w/ joy "I didn't know you were pregnant" (this happens more times than I'd prefer to admit).
;^)
love ya, Sheri
She definitely needs glasses!!
ReplyDeleteWhat was she like 12?
I agree with Vicki...those who need it ask so the clerks should never ask...I got asked that the other day too, didn't much like it even if I am only a few years from being 55...
ReplyDeleteLaurel, it's not how others see you, but how you feel and see yourself that matters.
ReplyDeleteYou've always been young & cute, and you know it's a little trick of Satan to try to chip away your self-esteem. Don't fall for it!!
BUT Thanks for the post, it helps remind me that we are all Precious in God's sight and we should strive to please Him, not others.
LuvYa...
A polite way the clerk could ask would be: "Are you aware that we offer a 10% discount on Tuesdays to Seniors, so if you know anyone over 55, please pass this information on to them?" It gives the clerk an "out" if they are wrong, but allows to customer to speak up if they are over 55.
Vicky ... yes. She must be related to the waitress that asked if Hosanna wanted a Child's Menu. :)
ReplyDeleteSheri ... oh my. That is NOT a good question to be asked. I'm quite surprised I have not been asked that when not pregnant.
Robin ... Glad I'm not the only one getting asked the question.
Linda ... Don't worry. Didn't hurt my self-esteem. Just thought it was a funny story to share. LOVE your recommendation for what a polite clerk should say. You should be a manager. :)
Most people think I look much younger than my 49 years 10 months. I agree with Linda that it has a lot to do with how we see ourselves. I still feel young. And, when people tell me that I look young, I tell them that "my kids keep my young". Not too many almost 50 year olds still have a house full of young ones.
Ha, my mom used to get asked if I was her grandchild when she was in her late 30s! This was in the hills of TN where "everyone" starts having their babies when they're 17. :) Now even though she doesn't dye her grey hair she doesn't get those questions so much. Not sure why. I suppose part of it is all her "little" kids (ages 11, 11, & 8) are beautiful West African kids so they don't look much like her! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Laurel, this just makes me laugh!!!! First off you do not look old enough for the discount and *ahem, cough* I will be turning 53 in January and that would about kill me if someone asked me that after wearing boots, hoodie and new hair...rest in the knowledge that you ROCK and do not look old at ALL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGot 4 months until I hit 50! Right there with you. I don't feel that old and you certainly don't look it. Young people nowadays........
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