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Although age is just a number, i definetly be 45. Old enough to have raised the family and gain some life experiences and yet young enough to change few things that i did not like about myself.
When I don’t see myself in the mirror,I feel that I am
35. I have three daughters ages 36, 40 and 43. They are
always complaining that they are exhausted. I seem to
be able to fit in with their lifestyle, to some degree.
However,even though I am very active, I seldom complain about being tired.
If anyone asks you how old you are just reply”Age is just
a number and mine is unlisted.” It always gets a laugh…
Depends on which part of ‘me’ is in question … the mind’s ancient, the attitude’s still a teenager most days, the body — well, that’s probably twins with sedentary habits, and the spirit is ageless indeed. I’m always amazed when I look in a mirror … I really half expect to see a 20-something. Sigh. Still, if I had to trade my experiences for the body of a 22-year-old, no dice!
Sylvia,
You hit it exactly for me. Once, in the 70’s at UCSC, a Mom was at a dining hall with her daughter….amd it seemed to me, she felt as if she looked like everyone else, and yet she was probably 40 something and to me, looked like a generation older……and that is the very moment I felt that although internally a part of my “self” would always be that 20 something looking out at the world, and yet as I aged, surprised that the world is seeing a 40, then 50 and someday 60-70 something.
But, I too cherish my age and experiences and am pleased to be as I am., wrinkles and all.
Some days I feel old especially when my back aches, but if I didn’t know my age I would say I was 30 years old. Young enough to be fun and silly and old enough to love and do what I want. That age was a good one for me.
Last year I would have said thirty something but this year I am glad I am 61. Adopting twin two-year olds and having the option to stay home with them for a year I can concentrate on them instead of what I think I am missing. There are days that I feel like all young mothers though - gads I can’t even go to the bathroom without them getting into something. I miss adult conversation (which is why this website has been a life-saver), going any place just on a whime, and long bathes. I am greatful that at my age taking a nap in the afternoon is a natural thing, that spilled milk is not a tradegy, fingerprints wash off, and hugs make up for everything. I guess I am feeling that I get to live it all over again :) Just hope I have the energy to get through to their graduation. The question is “how old would I be if I didn’t know how old I was” - a young mother in an old body LOL!
I’d be 28. I was in great shape, married (not anymore), had a nice, quiet job, good friends and a comfortable life. I’m only 33 now, but it’s amazing what a few years and a divorce can do to a girl’s body!
I’d be seven because I am still, at 63, a strong swimmer, sailor and tennis player. Look out—if I pitched a baseball, the catcher would feel it through his thickly-padded mitt.
People say I never change—I still seem like a kid, maybe 10. What they really mean, but don’t say, is that I have a severe case of arrested devlopment.
i am 57 stronger than death smarter than a fox gray as an eagle and like it all..but i have a question evertime i see my ex aftee a 30 marriage i get all stupid and tingly . i have moved on but cant seem to let go all they way is this normal
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