27 Going on 50... (Part 1)

I’ve had a realisation (with the help of the great Dave Gorman’s bloggy-news page). I’m getting old rather quickly. It’s either that or I am even more firmly “uncool” by today’s standards…

- I am already a 'man of hobbies' (albeit if I'd like one or two of them to become my profession).

- I like nothing more than a cup of tea/pint of bitter or ale and a nice sit down with some one or people I like.

- I have been known to use the phrase "I'm not going in there, there are no seats left…" and "what does she think she's wearing?".

- I even grew a beard briefly last year, after Luke was born (I lasted four days. And when I shaved, my face was red from all the scratching I had done when it irritated me) - and that just seals it.

- I don't smoke a pipe yet, but I do own a dressing gown and slippers.

- I also would love a monacle.

- The last time I went to buy an umbrella, I seriously considered getting a big one that doesn't fold down to the size of a 5p piece, just because I guessed I was grown up now.

- I fall asleep in front of the TV. Regularly.

- I have been known to willingly watch News24.

- Lager makes me feel sick – it tastes like the product of a child who’s been on a cola-induced bender all day (fizzy wee). I’d far rather sip at a pint of real ale/bitter.

- I remember discontinued sweets – and when Polos only cost 12p (and have friends I talk this over with).

- I listen to prog rock on a regular basis.

- And I am proud of it.

- I like Richard Curtis films.

- I am very proud that I am “uncool”. And I would be prepared to wear a badge or tshirt that says that. [Then we’ll see who’s cool, won’t we, chumps?]

Thankfully though, I still don’t read the Daily Mail or the Evening Standard. I’m not falling for that…

I am sure I will come up with more reasons I am old/”uncool”. For that reason, I will make this just Part 1...