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You get annoyed when people are too loud:

Remember the days when you were the
“life of the party”? Well, now it’s those darn kids at the bus stop
who need to turn it down a notch. But hey, you’ve earned the right to enjoy
some peace and quiet.

You order the same shoe in different
colours:

When you find shoes as comfy as a cloud,
why not buy them in every colour? It’s not a panic buy; it’s a practical fashion
strategy!

You refuse to go anywhere if there’s
nowhere to sit:

No more wall-leaning or standing at the
bar. If there’s no seat, you’re better off on your cozy couch at home. Your
back thank you!

You’re excited about Amazon deliveries –
but it’s not what you think:

Forget the thrill of new clothes; you’re
overjoyed by the arrival of that practical kitchen gadget or comfy shoes that
won’t leave your feet sore.

11pm is the absolute cut-off for calling it
a night:

Late nights now start at 11pm, and even
that’s pushing it. Who needs late nights when you’ve got the luxury of pajamas
and a cozy bed?

You’re thinking ahead for cutting costs at
Christmas:

Recycling and buying discounted
decorations? That’s the savvy way to celebrate the holidays without breaking
the bank.

Your handbag is full of tissues and wet
wipes:

A purse full of tissues and wipes isn’t
just practical; it’s a survival kit for any unexpected mess or allergy attack.

You’re starting to think those cords for
glasses are actually a good idea:

Embracing glasses cords is a testament to
your Wisdom. No more searching for misplaced glasses!

The gifts you want are household items:

Forget luxury gifts; you’re thrilled to
receive a power mop or extra-strength cleaning products. It’s all about
practicality.

Your camera roll is full of blurred photos:

Blurred pics, accidental thumb selfies –
your camera roll is a gallery of your tech-savvy adventures.

You have a tin of cookies at the ready:

Cocktails for brunch? No, it’s all about
cookies now. They’re your new comfort food, and they’re ready for any occasion.

You’re starting to get annoyed at
impersonal text messages:

Handwritten cards or heartfelt audio
messages beat generic texts any day. Your time is too precious for empty
messages.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired

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