In about 5 months, I'll be turning 50. I need to remember that. I need to remember that my thoughts aren't youthful, that my mind isn't fresh, that I've been around the block. Some arguments are not mine to have, simply because I already know the outcome. I've already been there. And other things, I'm finally figuring out. Took me long enough. What I do know is that nobody wants to read a blog unless you have interesting information to share. No one wants to read your journal or hear your plans for the afternoon. People claim they don't want to read negativity or drama, but when you look at television ratings, it would seem that they love it. They just want to love it in private. People love trendy. I'm not very trendy. I'm 50. I've noticed that the words "poop" and "pee" have become commonplace and even, to my horror, acceptable medical terminology. The nurses in the hospital where I work, as a custodian (which generally doesn't bother me, but sometimes downright makes me mad)use these words to communicate with the new mothers (who, by the way, are older than 10)and even chart the words in their medical records. I suppose it's a step above "piss" and "shit" but I suspect that that's on it's way. Bottle feeding is quickly becoming the big taboo because supposed studies have shown that breast feeding is better than bottle feeding. ??? So? Studies haven't shown that bottle feeding does damage, so what's the deal? Breast feeding may be better but bottle feeding is also a wonderful option and should not be shunned. What should probably be taboo is drugs, alcohol, and bulimia while breastfeeding, in which case, bottle feeding is better. Am I wrong? But there I go, journaling when I am trying to inform. I recently deactivated my Facebook account, which was a very good move on my part because it was causing me a lot of stress. The problem is that I constantly find myself wanting to share a funny story or post an idea but I don't have that outlet.I did a search for social networking sites and found that the top 3 are Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. I'm thinking that social networking might work better if done in person instead of online. But I'm 50. I really don't want to go to the bar unless the purpose is anything other than meeting new people. Entertainment needs to do some evolving. And so does the human race. But again- 50. I forget. I've been around the block. I've already done quite a bit of emotional and mental evolving. I'm ready for the rest of it. The rest of my life, with my baggage on my back. It's not too heavy to carry-I just don't really want any more of it. I'm 50. I need to remember that.