I’m Too Old For This Pen

I realized something today… I’m too old for this pen. It’s a cheap looking novelty pen with a reservoir for water and sparkles. The reservoir opens so you can top up the evaporated water, or switch the sparkles. It’s actually a really ugly pen, but I liked watching the sparkles swish around. It writes poorly, scratchy and often skips.

I was looking through my fountain pens for one I could bring to the office that wouldn’t be upsetting if it was lost. This pen was the first one I thought of. I would feel ridiculous writing with this sad, elongated, sparkly pen, around my colleagues. Except for thr sparkly part, I don’t like this pen. I’m passing it along. I’ve opted for this silver one instead. It’s classic, elegant, and age appropriate. Did I just grow up?