Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Fifty Questions: Number One

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

Recently someone online asked me how old I was. This isn't new, and it's not something I particularly mind, though I usually counter it with "How old do you think I am?"  In this case the person responded with 'No more than 27 ..." That made me think about this question.

Apparently, I don't 'act my age' - whatever that means. After all, what does it mean to act a particular age?  How should a twenty-something act? How should a forty-something act? I complain a lot that I'm 'old' .. but I'm kidding most of the time. Nevermind the fact that I sometimes think about the fact that I am older now than my mother was when she had my baby brother. I don't really think that I'm old.

Why should I?  True, my husband and I lead pretty dull lives compared to others. The height of excitement for us this past weekend was driving around to junk stores, and sitting down together and enjoying a night of crafty fun.  but does that make me old? No, it just makes me dull.  It also is what I really enjoy. Sure, I might talk big game about the life I used to lead .. but honestly, I don't think that life is sustainable.

So how old would I be if I didn't know how old I was? I would have to go with what that person guessed. I feel .. most of the time .. like I'm a twenty-something, just getting started on the real journey of her life. Add to that the fact that despite being married for almost 10 years hubby and I still act playful and silly an awful lot, It's like we're still both very young.

Now, if I could just get back the body I had at 27.

1 comment:

  1. Hey now, that weekend time with hubby doesn't sound dull! It's what you guys love to do! Glad you're having fun with each other, no matter what you're doing. :)

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