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Posted by Dinah on October 13, 2003, at 0:34:56
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
Forty someodd. I don't suppose I'll keep close track again till I hit 50. I always say I'm a year older than I am, so when my birthday comes I won't be surprised. :)
You know, I think I like getting older. There are difficulties that weren't there before, healthwise. And I'm not looking forward to menopause. But other than that, there is something relaxing about getting older, to me.
Posted by HannahW on October 13, 2003, at 0:53:44
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? » Ayla, posted by Dinah on October 13, 2003, at 0:34:56
Exactly how I pictured you, Dinah. Old enough to be wise, young enough to be vibrant. I'm not speaking lightly when I say that you are such a blessing to me. (It almost makes me believe in God!--Remember those conversations? Let's take them up again soon.)
H
Posted by cubic_me on October 13, 2003, at 4:55:23
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? » Dinah, posted by HannahW on October 13, 2003, at 0:53:44
I'm 20....I feel quite young amongst you guys!
_me
Posted by DharmaMama on October 13, 2003, at 9:05:50
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
I am 26 yrs. I feel like I am going on 45. Not that 45 is old. I do not consider that old at all. I just grew up too fast. I regret it. However, I wld not give anything for my two girls.
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 13, 2003, at 9:40:33
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
OK, so *I'm* the old fart around here? :-/
Posted by Dinah on October 13, 2003, at 9:45:37
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? » Dinah, posted by HannahW on October 13, 2003, at 0:53:44
I'd like that. Tho I'm a bit down in my religious, oh, can't think of the proper word. Anyway, I'm not getting as much contentment from my faith as usual.
Posted by Penny on October 13, 2003, at 9:53:56
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
Just turned 27.
P
Posted by HannahW on October 13, 2003, at 11:03:54
In reply to Re: :-) » HannahW, posted by Dinah on October 13, 2003, at 9:45:37
> I'd like that. Tho I'm a bit down in my religious, oh, can't think of the proper word. Anyway, I'm not getting as much contentment from my faith as usual.
I'm sorry to hear that. I know how disconcerting it is to find yourself feeling suddenly spiritually disconnected. Why do you think you're not feeling as content?
Posted by DharmaMama on October 13, 2003, at 15:01:00
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? » Ayla, posted by Penny on October 13, 2003, at 9:53:56
I will turn 27 in March. However, when people ask me my age, I keep telling them 27. I will correct myself and tell them 26. There must be something magical about that age or 27 has something in it for me. I sure hope so. It just started recently. I can say 25 was terrible. It was the, "Okay, so what am I here for. Where am I going with my life?" age. I still kind of have that emotion.
Posted by madwand on October 13, 2003, at 15:08:25
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE (Penny)??, posted by DharmaMama on October 13, 2003, at 15:01:00
Did you have any ancestors with 9 fingers? :)
Posted by Ayla on October 13, 2003, at 15:14:54
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? » Ayla, posted by Penny on October 13, 2003, at 9:53:56
Thanks Everyone!
Posted by Penny on October 13, 2003, at 15:20:16
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE (Penny)??, posted by DharmaMama on October 13, 2003, at 15:01:00
I just turned 27 week before last, and it was terrible. Not that there's anything wrong with being 27, but there are just so many things I haven't done yet, and I guess I had things in mind for 27 that won't be. 27 was always the age where I said, "Okay, well I'll be (a) and (b) and (c) by the time I'm 27" and instead I'm still doing the same things I did at 26 and 25 and 24.
I guess if I make it to 30 at least I will feel somewhat like a survivor. Because on my better days things don't seem too overwhelming, but on most days I just wonder how I'm going to get through tomorrow...
Not happy to be 27. Though I guess I don't feel any different. Hoping it's better for you!
P
Posted by DharmaMama on October 13, 2003, at 15:42:45
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE (Penny)?? » DharmaMama, posted by madwand on October 13, 2003, at 15:08:25
Hmm, not that I am aware of. I am adopted.
Posted by Ilene on October 13, 2003, at 20:35:05
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
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There. I said it, but I don't think it's true.
At least she didn't ask my weight.
Grumble, grumble
Ilene
Posted by oeps7 on October 14, 2003, at 10:14:33
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ilene on October 13, 2003, at 20:35:05
I am 34. Depression and anxiety hit me when I was about 26.
Posted by Sebastian on October 14, 2003, at 13:25:45
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE?? Thanks Yabba! Good to know :) (nm), posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 17:42:40
I'm 27
Posted by Nansun58 on October 14, 2003, at 20:29:51
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
I'm 45, female and liked my 20s best of all so far.
Posted by Wildflower on October 15, 2003, at 8:30:37
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
28 - female
Posted by timidly on October 15, 2003, at 21:15:55
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
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Posted by T_R_D on October 16, 2003, at 12:44:55
In reply to AGES ANYONE??, posted by Ayla on October 12, 2003, at 2:09:56
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Posted by lil' jimi on October 17, 2003, at 12:12:52
In reply to Re: AGES ANYONE??, posted by HannahW on October 12, 2003, at 2:41:32
hi Hannah,
this is "next" week, so ...
... ... H A P P Y
... ... B I R T H D A Y
... ... H a n n a h !! !! !! !! !!
> I'll be 34 next week.i can almost remembr 34 ...
... ... but then i can remember this morning like it was only yesterday ... ... ...> My husband and I got married when I was still 18, almost 19. We just had our 15th anniversary last week. We were actually in the same kindergarten class, but we didn't get to know each other until 7th or 8th grade. We didn't start dating until 11th grade, broke up for our senior year, and then got back together shortly after we began college. Our wedding was a year later. This certainly isn't the smartest path for most people, but it was the right choice for us. I hope that 15 years from now you'll be saying the same thing! :) >
i offer our history for contrasts ... in success, fortunately ...
... ... sylvia and i are wed now 17 years this last august ... ... i was 35 and she 28 ... ...
... when i went ask her parents for her hand in marriage, i told them we had know each other 4 weeks ... ... i lied ... ... we had been involved 2 weeks ... ... they gave us their blessings anyway
... then my dad gave us his blessings over the phone to me and extended the family welcome to sylvia without even seeing or hearing, let alone meeting her ....i would definitely NOT recommend our history as a means to matrimonial success either ... ... our success in despite very bad statistics for very short courtship marriages ... ...
... yet we found each other and it has been very good ... ... we are twice blessedand happy anniversary!
~ jim
Posted by HannahW on October 17, 2003, at 13:31:36
In reply to re: age » HannahW, posted by lil' jimi on October 17, 2003, at 12:12:52
Thanks, Jimi!
Wow, a 2-week courtship! Absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your success!
H
Posted by lil' jimi on October 17, 2003, at 13:59:11
In reply to re: age » lil' jimi, posted by HannahW on October 17, 2003, at 13:31:36
thanks ... ...
it's looking like it's going to work out ...
... ... (HA!)... ... and we've got a 4 yr-old to keep us honest now ... ... he is the greatest blessing
... ...
but i can't remember 34 really ... ... take a lot of pictures ... ... oh, i remember i was single ... .. . that's it ... ... lonely ... yea, i remember ... lonelyand i am 52 ... ... proud to be 52,
considering the alternative ... ... ...
YIKES!!take care and best to hubby,
~ jim
Posted by girlygirl on October 18, 2003, at 15:58:45
In reply to re: age » HannahW, posted by lil' jimi on October 17, 2003, at 13:59:11
hiya - i haven't been on these boards for ages so no-one knows me at all... but I logged on exactly cos I was feeling really really miserable about turning 25 in two months time. so it was weird to come across this thread. I KNOW I AM NOT OLD. But I feel it. And I know it's rude to people who are older - sorry everybody, please forgive me for being realy self-centred. I used to be on PB a lot from 2001-2002 cos I was going through a particularly bad phase in my seven-year depression. Am now kind of doing okay (touch wood), am not on meds and feel like I am starting to sort a lot of things out. But I am also really ******** ANGRY. Cos I feel like I've lost the best years of my life. Most of the time I manage not to think about it but then it comes back (particularly when I have birthdays!) I haven't done any of the things I wanted to do. i haven't even been the person I wanted to be. I get to the point where I feel like I'm going to throw up cos I feel so scared that I have wasted so much time being depressed and alone and too frightened to do anything. I know it is not my fault, and there are far worse things in this world anyway. I am very lucky in lots of ways!
Sorry, whinge whinge. Anyway.
GG
Posted by fallsfall on October 18, 2003, at 16:53:15
In reply to re: age, posted by girlygirl on October 18, 2003, at 15:58:45
I know how frustrating it can be to feel like the best years have been destroyed by depression. You have shown, though, that you can rise above it. That is so wonderful. So keep some hope in your heart that the rest of your life will be fuller.
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