So it happened, I turned the age that comes right before 29, the age that lasts forever!! You know the one where whether you're 37, 52, 44, etc. you're always 29...so I'm not sure how to feel about that, in one year I will be the "perfect age" the age that isn't old, it's just right. So what does that mean for 28?
Then there's that question, you know the one people ask you when you've turned another year-- "how does it feel to be older" or "how does it feel to be____" ...is it supossed to feel different? The only time I "feel" older is (just an example) when I see Highschool girls shopping together and giggling at the mall, and first I think, "was I really like that at one point?," and then I look down at my daughter and realize that that was over TEN years ago for me and try to imagine what it will be like when my own children get to that stage (and cringe, ha,ha). Or those "moments" I'm doing something physically and it just doesn't seem to be as easy as it used to...and the grunt or groan escapes (it could also be that I'm extremely prego right now too =0)), definately not as "in shape" as I used to be, heck I thought I was FAT 10 years ago, but now I'm thinking I didn't look too bad (compared to now =0)).
But I don't really "Feel" old it's just the # of your age right, maybe that's why people who have an "older" age say they're 29, because they still "feel" 29 or something?... In many ways it is a great age to be, I'm still young, but more "experienced" (right word choice?), I've found my place more in the world, I've figured out most of the things that are most important to me and my life and have found for the most part, my life to be wonderful right now. I still have the "energy" to do most things (maybe not right at this moment--prego), I have soon to be two beautiful daughters who don't back talk or fight with me yet (okay sometimes a two-year-old tantrum, which is very comparable to teenagers.....so I hear) about "that was then...this is now" or "everyone else is doing it" (not looking forward to those arguments!)....okay, I'm totally rambling, but this age, wow, I can see why when you hit 29 you want to stay! And even though one year later you hit the big 3-0, it seems like such a huge difference....so there it is my 29 will be 28, I'm going no higher, 28 is GREAT and I'm staying!!!
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If you feel so good now, wait until that 8 pound baby is out of your gut and you can breathe and walk up and down stairs..and play volleyball again! :) But then of course you will be nursing all night and taking care of TWO kids during the day... But I think you are right about the idea that even though our age gets higher we still feel young...I guess they call it young at heart. I think once you let your heart feel "old" you will truly be that.
Happy Birthday Girl! I rarely think about age and usually if asked I have to calculate it, LOL! Not this year though this year I hit the big 30, and for me it was a wake up call, not that I was scared or depressed about turning 30 but that I realized if I wanted to make my life better I needed to start now! We always say we are going to make changes and most of the time we never do. Anyway your post just triggered me thinking about age and this is what I got! :D
It is so weird that you are a year older than me. It is also weird that we are getting closer to 30. By the way, I tag you. go to my blog and you will see. talk to you later
Melissa! I'm so glad you found my blog, now I can catch up on yours! So, you aren't crazy, I just had my birthday too! I don't know if I'm feeling like 28 is great yet... it's too close to 30! Anyway, I'm glad you found me :)
You don't feel old?? You should, you are ancient! Ha ha. I feel freakin old, and I am your younger brother.
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