Okay ladies,

I will have to admit, it took me some time to really accept my "senior status" because it took me a long time to accept my "50-something" status. I am happy to age gracefully and embrace my years but at the same time, something inside me cringes when I am offered a "senior discount." I think it's because I look at my own mother as a "senior" how are we both seniors?!

I am a prideful woman who had refused to take a senior discount even though I qualified. Does this sound silly? Yes, I think so. With some time and some pride swallowing, I have learned that I am not defined by the term "senior." I love the word boomer but not so much senior. However, I am not above a discount:).

It all sounds trivial now that I have put this on to "paper" but I guess that's what forums are for-- to share these moments trivial or not. Hope I'm not the only one.