I’m Too Old for This Stuff

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I am a big fan of How I Met Your Mother ‘cause I love the slapstick humor of Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson. Though it’s a comedy series, there are actually a few lessons they impart. But, most of the time, they just make me laugh out loud, especially when Barney comes up with some lame excuse or invents a new word or tradition. I also find it quite funny that he takes on challenges to prove his friends wrong about something. Like this one episode in Season 4 where Ted Mosby (the supposedly lead character here) said he keeps a list of things he’s too old for. Barney took it as a challenge to do everything on that list.

Ted’s list, by the way, was inspired by Lethal Weapon character Roger Murtaugh. He was known for his catch-phrase, “I’m too old for this sh*t” (Ted replaced the last word to “stuff” since he’s telling the story to his kids ^_^). Here’s the video:

So, right after watching that episode, I came up with my own list of things I’m too old for or what I shouldn’t be doing anymore now that I’m in my very early 30s. Again, this is MY list. I feel I’m too old to be doing those that I listed here, but I’m still all for living your life to the fullest. Still, I find some of the stuff here ridiculous for me to still be doing now.

I’ll keep this updated as I think of more. Share your list too, eh? ;)

I’m too old to wear this bonnet.

As much as I feel like I look cute wearing that bonnet (c’mon! LOL) I’ve had for like forever, I cannot wear it anywhere outside. Not just because it’s too effing hot out here, but because it doesn’t really suit my style now that I’m in my 30s. I usually wear it in my room when I don’t want to tie my hair and I don’t want it distracting me.

 

I’m too old to wear clothes like when I was a teen.

I wish i had photos of me when I was a teen. For this part, I only meant my late teenager years because when I was thirteen up to seventeen, I was so baduy! I seriously can’t stand seeing my photos with me wearing anything casual from those years. It was because my nanay used to pick all my clothes and they were VERY conservative and strict with me. So, I only got to wear what I really wanted when I started college.

So, if you think this statement is because I wore too provocative clothes back then, you’re wrong. I’m too old to be baduy. And this reminds me, I need go to clothes shopping again real soon!!

 

I’m too old to wear extremely thick makeup.

Some of you might disagree with me on this. Though I’ve only started learning how to properly use makeup last year, I still feel a li’l awkward about sporting those eye-popping makeup. The photo above was taken for a review of a palette I purchased online. Though I love to wear them when I go to parties, events, etc., I still opt to go for simpler looks. But, I guess those looks will suit me when I go to a wild party. Then, I can go all crazy.

Oh, in case you’re wondering why my eyelids had different shadows, it’s because I did a different look on each eye. Watch out for my official post about this palette on Pinay Reviewer.

 

I’m too old to stay awake for more than 24 hours.

I remember enduring almost 4 days of no sleep back when I was still in college. We had a project to finish and I was so stressed, I couldn’t lay still. I was the leader of our group so all the responsibilities were upon me. And after we presented our project, I slept for almost a day. I still had the energy the whole time.

The last time I stayed awake the longest was last Thursday. I woke up around 7-8pm, then I stayed up ‘til 5am because of work. I tried oh so desperately to sleep because we had an event to go to at 11am.  I couldn’t even get a decent wink. My mind kept on thinking of work, things that happened the past weeks, what I’m hoping to do the following days, etc. Oh the horror! *LOL* I tried relaxing myself to no avail.

We were able to attend the event. We went shopping for some of my personal needs, then went to another restaurant for an article assignment. Then, we went home. I wasn’t feeling well anymore so even though I wanted to watch a flick, I knew it’ll be a waste since I’m not going to be awake the whole time. LOL

When we arrived at home, I didn’t sleep. I was catching up with a blogger friend and we talked for hours. I was enjoying the whole conversation because of the revelations here and there, so I stayed up ‘til around 8:30pm. We ended our chat around 6pm, but I was surprised by the things I learned that night that I couldn’t stop my head from wandering. :)) So, I got to sleep for about 30-45 minutes only before I had to wake up and prepare for work. And I stayed up after that ‘til Saturday 6am. My energy was at its lowest low. And I was just at home. SO, yeah, I’m too old to stay up for more than 18 hours.

 

I’m too old to get my first tattoo.

I’ve wanted to have myself inked for the longest time. Well, officially inked (long story). I wanted a scorpio (my zodiac) tattooed on me somewhere (probably at the back of my right shoulder), but I haven’t had the opportunity to actually do it. Not that I’m scared of needles. Okay, I am, but that’s not the main reason. *LOL* I just don’t feel it’ll still look sexy when I’m in my 50s or 70s, you know.

BUT, I had henna tattoo before. That should count, right? *LOL* I really want to get a tattoo, however I feel I’m too old for it. Or maybe I just need a li’l push. ;) Okay, I’m adding this to my bucket list. :))

 

I’m too old to still think of my first official boyfriend as the one who got away.

When I thought about this, it was after my last conversation with him. Yes, we’re still friends, but I stopped thinking of him as the one who got away after that conversation over a month ago. I don’t think he got away at all. He was meant to be with someone else. He wasn’t mine for keeping. So, yes, it was right to have let go of him. He’s happy now. I don’t think he’ll be that happy with me anyway. I’m meant for someone else. ;)

 

I’m too old to ask my parents to pay the bills or support me.

Yes, I am! And I’m glad I’m the one doing almost all the paying now.  I pay the phone bill, electric and my CC bills. I started paying for our health insurance too this year. I also give money for groceries and sometimes, whenever I have anything extra. So, yes, I think anyone who doesn’t work (and doesn’t have any excuse at all) and asks for their parents support at their 30s needs to get off their asses and start working. Though our parents have a never-ending responsibility to take care of their kids, there should still be a limit for up to when they should support you.

 

I’m too old to be stressing myself with negativity.

This is one of my 2012 resolutions. I’ve been too negative, too stressed the past weeks. I really need to do something about this. I’ve already avoided some people and things that cause me stress, which made me feel better. But, now, I need to go deep and stop stressing myself. This I promise.

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That’s it for now for my list. Share yours, eh? I’d love to read it! :)