learning curve

I'm the same but different.  I feel the same.  Have the same hopes & dreams.  Love with the same intensity.  I'm still very opinionated.  I still enjoy walking the fine line of insanity and inappropriateness.  With all that said, I am different.

Apparently, I am middle aged.

When did that happen?  Who makes that decision?  Whoever they are can go fuck themselves!

My head may have sprouted some grey.  My body is noisy and much larger than I recall.  I notice people look at me strange when I go to a "hip" hangout.

I am not offended just irritated.  I have earned every bottle of hair dye, every uncomfortable ache and every young hipsters stare.

There may be a learning curve but I don't have to study.  I will wing it as I have the rest of my life.  A creative, outspoken yet responsible rebel.  My life is just as it should be.