Do I look like I’m 40?
This was inspired by Amber’s post who blogged about a certain incident this weekend.
Basically, she and I, along with Andy and Jonah visited a church together for the first time on Sunday. The people we spoke to after the service were really friendly and nice and everything was going well. I quickly realized that I am Much more comfortable being chatty with Amber by my side.
And then we went to coffee hour. At that point, it was just Amber and I, because Andy was back with Jonah waiting for him to crawl and catch up (I think).
And this lady, who was also VISITING, I might add and as such, you’d think might be on her best (i.e. cautious) behavior was talking to us.
And she asked if Amber was my daughter!
!
Now, I know that I have gray in my hair, and yes, Amber has a youthful appearance, but ???!
I think the shocked look and dropped jaws must’ve given us away. Of course, at that point, everyone nervously laughs and tries to brush it off, but you just KNOW that conversation is going to be awkward from then on. Ugh.
You know, I didn’t mind it So Much, when a couple of years ago, I was at a scientific meeting and someone asked me if I was a professor or a post-doc. Because well, I _am_ a bit older than the average graduate student and I was wearing a wool jacket and looked a little dressier than the average student.
However, when I was at Texas Seestor’s wedding, someone asked if I was the older sister. (and she is 3 years older than me)
*sigh*
That little mistake at her wedding, combined with this lady at church makes me think several things
1) my gray hair is becoming waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more prominent
2) the extra weight I am carrying is also making me look older than I am *sigh*
3) the tired look/circles under my eyes from getting this dang degree are also not helping
I don’t even show my BIG gray spot. Cause I part my hair on the other side. I wonder what they’d say then?
Is Amber your grand-daughter?
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My thought, is that when we visit churches, we need to wear nametags that say
Hi, my name is
Danielle and I am
Amber’s —->
FRIEND
She can wear one that says the opposite, and we can stand on the correct side of each other.
And then, just wait to see their faces when we tell them we met ONLINE!
mwahhhh ha ha ha ha!
Cause, you know, the internet *tsk tsk* is just no place to meet friends.
*grin*