Gratitude Practice 2021 Nov 10: My Middle Age Beverage Choice

I am 45 years old. I have a valid driver's licence, a masters degree, a grown-up full-time job, a mortgage, a car payment, a series of insurance policies, a growing pension and a 401k. I schedule preventive doctors appointments, take a series of vitamins and I eat vegetables on purpose. I seek after sensible shoes, wear sunscreen and sun hats, appreciate bargains and have a growing collection of muted conservative cardigans and turtleneck sweaters. I listen to National Public Radio, watch Frontline on PBS and find myself annoying the youngsters on my team with talk about the “good old days.” I’ve found I both like and identify best with the cool classy hits on FM100, our local old person smooth easy listening radio station. There is no doubt that I am an absolute party. And for all intents and purposes, I am not only a full blown adult...but I’m in the height of middle age. I am peaking, people and I am hydrating on the regular with the most surprising yet delicious grog I have ever come across. I own readers for heaven's sake...and I am not ashamed for one second to admit that my current beverage of choice is Concord Grape Crystal Light. There. I said it. It’s out there. Judge me if you must. I love it and I just can’t get enough.

YES, I realize this confession may be surprising to many and even disgraceful inside some more sophisticated circles. But I am not ashamed to raise my metal insulated water bottle in solidarity that Concord Grape Crystal Light...is where it's at! YES, it tastes like a mented grape popsicle...so what?!?! YES, it’s akin to a handful of other childhood drink options...and I DO NOT CARE... Concord Grape Crystal Light is delicious and refreshing and I am not above the zippy artificial flavor nor do I hate the pretty purple shade it turns my water. Grape Crystal Light IS my middle age preferred beverage choice and I don't care who knows it. There. Judge me if you must. Mock me if you dare. I do not care. Nor will I stop gulping. Now, I have said it. I’ve even put it in writing. I love Concord Grape Crystal Light and I don’t care for one second who knows. Bottoms up and cheers...to me...and all of the other seven year olds gulping this sacred grape goodness down with joy and gladness!