Sunday, July 29, 2007

Aging and not liking it

Things that occurred this week that made me realize I am getting older:

1. I lied about my age. To a telemarketer who was flirting over the phone. He was 19.
2. I did not get carded at Ralphs while buying Vermouth and dirty martini mix. (Maybe it was the choice of alcohol that gave me away.)
3. I did not get carded at Albertson's while buying a six-pack of Dos Equis. (No mollifying explanation here.)
4. My friend Cheryl, who is a doctor, was giving me a bit of therapy yesterday on my pulled IT band and pointed out a crinkly sound in my kneecaps that she said is a symptom of arthritis and probably caused by my running. If there's anything that could have made me feel older this week, arthritis would be it.

2 comments:

Y. said...

Oh, no, I could have arthritis?! Eek!

It's so sad that running, which is supposed to be good for your health, has so many downsides. =(

Brian said...

You need to do some swimming pool workouts. They are all the rage. Pro athletes are doing them. Very good for you and your joints.