Me: Alex, help me find this neck lotion that is for old lady necks. I’ve noticed I’m getting that old lady neck thing. I’ve got to get ahead of it now, because I don’t want to have to wear scarves for the rest of my life to cover it.
Alex: (in misery): Mom you look fine. We’re here for DETERGENT.
Me: It’s for the sensitive neck skin. Did you know that’s a thing? I didn’t and now they’re telling me I need to take special care of it.
Alex: Mom– you look fine. You’re fine.
Me: Alex, you see that there are a million beauty items in this store and every product is telling me I’m an old lady and I need to do something about it!
Alex: Mom, who’s telling you that? Don’t look at all the marketing. You’re falling for it.
Me: They’re ALL saying to me, “Dang girl you’re old. Do something about it!”
Alex: Well, I’m here with ya. They must be saying it to me too, but I don’t listen. You shouldn’t either. You’re FINE!
So, moral of the story; I don’t need that crap! It’s all the beautiful packaging and clever marketing that is making me feel less than I am.
He is SO smart.
I AM fine. I LOOK fine!
(I bought the neck cream anyway.)
