Fifty

By the time we hit fifty, we have learned our hardest lessons. We have found out that only a few things are really important. We have learned to take life seriously, but never ourselves.

~ Marie Dressler

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Penny has a birthday today, too. Maddie is fifteen and Penny is fifty. They sound a lot alike. Maybe those ages are just two sides of a coin...

1. Fifteen - I can't wait to drive people around.

Fifty - I can't wait to drive people crazy.

2. Fifteen - I am focused on wearing what smells clean.

Fifty - I am focused on wearing what is comfortable.

3. Fifteen - what people think about me matters.

Fifty - what I think about people is all that matters.

4. Fifteen - moody.

Fifty - not moody, but why is everyone around me so stupid?!

5. Fifteen - I know everything and tell everyone that I know everything.

Fifty - I know everything, but generally keep it to myself with a knowing smile at the idiots.

6. Fifteen - impatient.

Fifty - outpatient.

7. Fifteen - I am so embarrassed by my family.

Fifty - I love embarrassing my family.

8. Fifteen - keeping up with homework is killing me.

Fifty - keeping up with housework is killing me.

9. Fifteen - Gaga.

Fifty - ABBA.

10. Fifteen - I can't wait to get a job - then I can do whatever I want.

Fifty - I can't wait to retire - then I can do whatever I want.