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Today I am 34 years old. That sounds older than it feels. Yes, I see my “hag spot” (HUGE gray patch of hair in the front of my head), I see that my eyes have little lines around them that linger too long after the smile fades. I see that my hands look like my moms (no offense, Mom…they’re not bad…..they just don’t look like mine anymore) I know that I am not flexible and in shape anymore. I know that I pee my pants when I sneeze more often than I care to admit (that’s right, people…I’m keeping it real). BUT!!! I feel just the same inside as when I was 20. Inside, I am still cool! I am adventurous and spontaneous. In my mind I can still conquer any hill on my mountain bike. In my own mind, I still dance well, and know cool songs. In my mind I still wear stylish clothes and know all the current slang. Speaking of that…why do younger people cock their heads like dogs hearing strange noises when I say, “It’s Hammer Time”. Come on, that’s a classic!
I sometimes look at elderly people and wonder if they feel like I do inside. Still 20, still awesome. Don’t get me wrong, I know I’m not THAT old. I just wanted to announce to anyone that cares, that although I am getting older on the surface, inside I am still “all that and a bag of chips.”
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Well I think there should be a picture with this post. I would like to see if your hands really do look like a leather wallet. Somehow I don’t think so.
I so know what you mean. One time I asked my mom if she felt old and she said “no, I still feel 18 inside. I just have different responsibilities and priorities.” And, oh how I love hammer time.
You are still all that for sure! And there is no way you are old because then that means I am old and I don’t feel old either. Happy Birthday!
Well, old is all in our own minds. Yes, I still feel like the same girl. But, I’ve even thought I feel like the same girl I felt like at 12. I don’t mean childish I just mean the same being. And I guess that’s cause we are. But, I would’t go back, I only want to go forward. You are a great girl, with wonderful talents and they’ll keep growing. Lme
Haven’t you heard the saying, “You are only as old as you feel”, I do believe this. I know that you are cool, spontaneous and fun. Not too many grown adults nap underneath stairs in NYC to kill time!
I honestly feel like we just get better with age…like a good wine (so I hear). I have a year on you and I don’t feel old. But, I have squashed the fun, bubbly side a bit so kudo’s to you for keeping it alive. I let the “responsible” side out weigh the “fun” in me a bit after having kids. I swore I’d never let that happen. It’s still in there somewhere and I’m gonna find it…I’m sick of being serious!
it’s obviously been too long since i’ve read your blog. you’ve had like 4 posts since i got on here and i feel like i come here a lot! anyway, love the new blog look – great!
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