No, it's not my birthday again. Yes, I'm still 36 years old. At least last I checked I was. But a number of stars (and some aching bones and muscles)  have aligned to alert me to the fact that yes indeed I am getting old. Don't believe me? Well, then I'll just have to prove it the only way the internet knows how... with a Top 10 list!

Top 10 Reasons You Know You're Getting Old, Even at 36

  1.  You hit the batting cages with your buddy and can barely connect on a wimpy 54 mph fastball. Even after trying for like 20 minutes. And you get a blood blister on your palm in the process. But I'm not bitter.
  2. Your 5-year-old son can outscore you in video games. And you're REALLY trying to beat him this time.
  3. Nintendo thinks you're 45 years old, thanks to the highly scientific Wii Fit's "Fit Age."
  4. Time Life starts putting out sets of music like "Hard & Heavy" and you actually own 75% of the awesome rocking songs on it. (Shameless plug for Time Life coupons).
  5. As my friend Brian put it... you start eating (and enjoying) things like eggplant. Once I start looking forward to eating prunes, I'm totally digging my grave.
  6. Watching baseball is actually less boring then it used to be. And that's without even drinking beers.
  7. I've actually used the phrase, "I remember back when gas was under $2." Next I'll be reminiscing about movie tickets costing $3.50 and comic books being only 65 cents.
  8. "Return of the Jedi" came out 25 years ago. Really?!?
  9. HD DVD easily reminds you of a thing called Betamax.
  10. Those damn kids just won't stay outta my yard!

COUPON TIME:

Yeah, I'm old. So that means technology should scare me, right? Wrong! Nothing I like better than buying a new computer, which I do every couple of years just for the heck of it. So here are a bunch of electronics/computer coupons for you young whippersnappers:

25% off Inspiron Laptops priced over $999 at Dell Home
Use coupon code 6XC27Q5BKS0FVG.
Valid through: July 17, 2008 5:55am CT or after 10,000 redemptions (whichever occurs first)
Cannot be combined with mail in rebates, dollars off, percentages, or select other promotions. Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and any applicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. U.S. Dell Home and Home Office new purchases only. Purchase limit of 5 systems per order, but coupon discount applies to only 1 system per cart.

$400 off a customized HP Pavilion Desktop PC configured at $999 or greater
Limited to the first 1,350 coupon redemptions
Use coupon code DT3325.
Valid online only. Offer limited to the first 1,350 coupons redeemed. Maximum 1 redemption per person or address. Restrictions apply. (For complete conditions, see "Coupon Information" in the Customer Service section of the HP Home Store.) Coupon discounts are not combinable with instant rebate(s) or free gift offers. HP will apply the higher of the two discounts.

$400 off a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $1,299 or greater
Limited to the first 2,790 coupon redemptions
Use coupon code NB7530.
Excludes the dv5z and dv2700t Broadband Wireless PC. Valid online only. Offer limited to the first 2,790 coupons redeemed. Maximum 1 redemption per person or address. Restrictions apply. (For complete conditions, see "Coupon Information" in the Customer Service section of the HP Home Store.) Coupon discounts are not combinable with instant rebate(s) or free gift offers. HP will apply the higher of the two discounts.

Up to a $100 Rebate when you buy a Mac and qualifying printer
Use this link to get all the details.
Offer valid through July 21, 2008
Rebate will equal what you paid for the printer up to a maximum of $100.

Christmas in July Apple Sale at MacMall.com
Save up to 30% on Apple Computers
Save up to 38% on Mac Software
Save up to 30% on Mac CPUs
Save up to 42% on Mac Accessories
Valid through: July 17, 2008 9pm ET

10% off Norton Antivirus at Symantec
Use coupon code 10NAV08.
Valid through: October 1, 2008
Online only. Cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

10% off online orders over $50 at 123Inkjets.com
Use coupon code ULTIMATE10.
Expires: December 31, 2008
Not valid on OEM cartridges, memory, or media items.