I'm getting older....

This is something I've been recently seeing in myself. I tried to stay in denial, but as the months have been flying by, I'm finding it increasingly hard to overlook the obvious. I'm getting older.

Some signs that have prompted me to arrive at this conclusion are (in no particular order) -

• I’ve stopped seeing the time from my mobile phone, rather feel the need to wear a wrist watch
• I’ve begun to don a Parker pen in my pocket (the various situational advantages of doing this deserve a separate post)
• Khakhis and formal wear have begun to ‘feel’ comfortable
• I have begun updating my Linked In profile rather than my Facebook profile
• I’m calling it Facebook rather than fb (like all the cool kids do)
• I’m using the word ‘cool’ rather than ‘kool’,’kewl’ like I used to
• Continuing with languages, I’ve literally removed ‘leet speak’ [1337 5p34k] from my vocabulary
• I’m beginning to realize the importance of driving within speed limits (most of the time)
• I try not to be late for appointments
• I make it a point to remember upcoming appointments
• My father has begun to find my financial advice sensible
• Kids call me ‘uncle’ or ‘sir’
• I have begun to call people below 16 years of age as ‘kids’ or ‘youngsters’ (this has to be the crowning glory)
• I feel ‘obligated’ to attend family gatherings and receptions