55Flash Fiction Friday

In his mind he’s still 18 or maybe 20 something
But his body rudely reminds him of reality.

What used to be no big deal is now a major chore.
Funny, when did they start sealing those jars so tight?
And when did that type become so darn small?

It can’t be I’m getting old.

That was a 55Flash Fiction Friday. If you would like to give it an attempt go visit G-Man. I am sure he can fill you in. Basically you are coming up with a story in 55 words. It has at least one character and a plot and away you go. Some people do absolutely incredible things with their 55. Anyway you post that baby up Friday, hopefully early and go visit G-Man to let him know so he can make the rounds and so can everyone else.


Oh my goodness. Sometimes I feel like I am so old. Take yesterday for instance. When I got home from work I went outside and spent the next 3 hours sitting on my driveway. Sitting because there was no was I could stand that entire time bent over working on the driveway. I was pulling all the weeds out of the cracks in the cement trying to get ready to caulk the cracks.

When I was done fussing with the weeds I went to get up. I was crippled. My hips both were killing me. Getting up was a chore. Heck even walking was a chore. I know I have seen 80 or 90 year olds that are in better shape. I could not get comfortable when I came inside and decided to go to sleep early but no, I had to watch Women’s Beach Volleyball and of course Swimming and Gymnastics.

I was dog tired when I went to bed, so tired in fact that I started to shiver. When I get over tired like that I have learned that if I put my head under the covers for a little while the shivers go right away. Of course than, after the shivers went away I found it difficult to get comfortable from the aches of my grueling 3 hours sitting down outside. This morning I still feel it, just not as bad.

So when did I get old? Heck, who am I kidding? Look at my High School Senior picture from yesterday and then look at my Profile Picture from about 3 years ago. It has been a few years for sure. Now not that I am complaining. I just need to wrap my mind around it. Well that and if I could just take off come of the weight and work on a bit more I know that would help tons. But getting motivated is sometimes a chore in itself hence all the weeding I am having to do.

So what can I do to feel young again? I know G-Man seemed to be energized by his reunion he just came back from but mine is not for some time. There is camping over labor day. The theme this year is Toga, I hope I look OK in a sheet. The food theme this year is Greek. Say now that is something I can do. I need to figure out what Greek dishes I am going to learn how to do, hopefully something I will not poison everyone with. I know Greek salad could not be that bad and I would love to give avgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon soup) a try. It sounds like baklava is a bit of work but if I could pull that off I know it would be a hit. Yes, a little cooking might just get my mind off of getting older.

Gee, do Greeks like to drink? Maybe I need to get some wine for this weekend... Speaking of weekends, everyone have a wonderful weekend as we all know we live for our weekends.