I now call myself old.

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They say age is nothing but a number and a state of mind.
I now call myself old.
I googled ‘you know you’re old when quotes’, and received many different results.
buzzfeed.com has a list 56 Signs That You’re Definitely Getting Old(er) that includes the following –
You consider going to the post office as a “busy weekend.”
Crowded places easily frustrate you.
You wake up early on days you can sleep in.
You get teary-eyed during wedding scenes in movies.
You cannot believe people were born in the 2000s.
The celebrities at the Kids’ Choice Awards are complete strangers to you.
You just like to sit down sometimes.
Yes, I now call myself old. But it is just a state of mind, right?

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My son #3’s birthday is today; he is 30 years old today. I remember when he and my other ‘boys’ were born, then toddlers and preschoolers; and I remember when they were teenagers. It does not seem long ago, they were going to school, playing soccer and marching in the high school marching band. Time continues on, never stopping for any reason and then one day the younger one; son #3 turns 30 years old. Yes, I now call myself old.
When I turned 30 only 26 years ago, I remember feeling middle aged. I can remember feeling good about my life, my age and looking forward to what life had to offer. Fast forward and now all my sons are in their 30s, I wonder how they feel about that? I have not asked them how they feel about being in their 30s; I would be curious to know.
I realize age is nothing but a number and a state of mind. But, I now call myself old.
I do consider going anywhere on any day a busy day and crowded places do frustrate me at times. Every day I can sleep in, but I do not; I always wake early. I do get teary-eyed during wedding scenes in movies as well as many other scenes especially the movies on the Hallmark Channel.
Are there people that were really born in the 2000s and since when did kids have their own award show?
Many times I just like to sit and think and reflect. I often reflect on life, my life, my sons and the current day’s events.
I now call myself old because today all 3 of my sons are in their 30s.

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But, I realize age is nothing but a number and a state of mind.
Happy 30th Birthday Son #3.
I confirm…………………”Age is nothing but a number !!!”
Hope your doing ok today, have a good one
Brooke
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Yes, I agree Brooke! I am doing well today, thank you and Happy Sunday. 🙂
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Happy Birthday to son #3. My oldest turns 30 next month. I remember when my husband turned 30 (28 years ago) we threw him an over-the-hill party. Now, I think “what were we thinking??” especially as I look at my kids and know their lives are just beginning. I do agree, age is just a number, especially as we keep aging. 😉 🙂
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Yes, very interesting how we feel when we are 30 and now in our 50s, our feelings about age – totally different. Thanks Alexis for reading and commenting, I always appreciate both. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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I don’t consider myself old, but it’s hard not to when those around you treat you as such. When my first grandchild was born, people’s attitude towards me changed. I started receiving cards with pictures of grey-haired grannies in shawl and slippers for birthdays etc. I was only in my 40s. I think it is how we are viewed by others that affects how we view ourselves. I am no longer the person the younger members come to for advice or support. They view me and my hb as the ones who need keeping an eye one. The grandchildren view us as dinosaurs when only a couple of years ago we were sharing music and watching films together. I am au fait with technology, I blog, I have knowledge and wisdom and experience. It is their loss of they choose not to benefit from that. I am not old, I am mature!
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I understand where you are coming from Chris and I agree – you and I are not old, just mature! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Sending Birthday wishes your Son’s way Terry.. And yes we are only as old as we feel.. shusssh but don’t tell a soul 🙂 my son turned 41 this year.. 🙂 Still can not believe that either. 🙂
Take care of you sending my usual daily dose of healing xxx
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My goodness, no I will not tell a soul about your son! Thanks Sue, I appreciate your daily dose of healing – it is working! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤ good I know my secret is in safe hands LOL 😉
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Wish your son a very Happy Birthday, Terry! And age really is just a state of mind, I sometimes feel much older than I actually am but most of the times I feel younger. It also depends on the day and the people I’m with 😉. Have a happy day my friend! 😃xxx
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Thanks for the birthday wishes Sarah – I will pass them along. State of mind, that is all it is – happy day to you as well. 🙂
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Sending huge Happy Birthday wishes to son #3!!! Happy Sunday to you as well, Terry. 🙂
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Thank you Kathryn – Happy Sunday to you as well. 🙂
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I hear you brother xoxo
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LOL, 🙂
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Age really is just a number. I loved turning 64, because when people asked my age I could sing the Beatles song, “When I’m Sixty Four”. That was fun! Thank you for a great post that made me smile and nod at everything that was true. From one oldster to another, happy day to you!
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Thank you Jennie and I appreciate you very much, from one oldster to another! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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Just 56? A pup! Happy Birthday to your son and have a nice evening!
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LOL, I guess a pup! Thank you, and a nice evening to you as well. 🙂
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Happy Birthday sone #3. Those kids birthday’s do make you feel old. I told them to start lying so I can.
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LOL, sounds like a good idea – thanks Bernadette! 🙂
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Funny…I was sitting and reflecting the other day…I am going to be 60, my baby will be 30 and my first born will be 40….I am also feeling old…I don’t care that they say that feeling old is only a number….nope I am getting old, no matter how I feel….I never in a million years thought that I would ever be 60…that was so old, and so far away from where I was….even last year…LOL man its hard to look into the memories of what was, when and where did it go….my nephew just had is 18th wedding anniversary….what, isn’t he still 10!!! I remember sending my nephews all color books and crayons, they were 16 and older..LOL I was living in my own world that never aged way back then…one of my sisters called and said, “Kathy, you do realize that you sent a color book and crayons to a seventeen year old”…LOL That should of been a sign I was living in LA-LA land…but nope I continued to live in it for many more years…LOL sometimes I am still there…LOL Happy Birthday to your baby…I know how you feel…we may feel old one day…and the next like a small child…and I love your list of when your getting old thoughts…the post office one made me life out loud…LOL love it…..trust me…you will one day, not feel old again….lots of love…kat
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Oh, I think that is funny about the coloring books! No matter what, life just keeps moving forward no matter if we are ready or not – I guess we are older and wiser? And I am sure kat, you will be rocking it at 60! 🙂
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lol rockin something for sure…LOL
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Happy Birthday to Son #3!
You should ask the boys how they feel about being in their 30s. It’s an interesting age for me for many reasons, but one that strikes me regularly is that I remember my parents when they were the same age as I am now. I remember thinking they seemed so grown up, but now that I’m there, I don’t feel grown up all that regularly, even though I obviously am!
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I was the same when I hit my 30s, thinking how old my parents were. And as you, now that I am here, I do not feel grown up or old – just wiser. I did talk with my son last night and he indicated to me he felt no different. Thanks Sarah. 🙂
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I hope that I feel the same way as I get older!
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Age is a number and in my head I’m 27. My bones and joints think differently, but I ignore them. 🙂
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And you look 27 – and yes, I understand about the bones and joints! Thanks Peggy! 🙂
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Happy Birthday Son #3 – I hope you know what an amazingly wonderful Dad you have! ❤
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Thank you Jodi – you are sweet! 🙂
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Not as sweet as you! ❤
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A very happy belated birthday to your son, Terry. I had to smile at this post, as I genuinely feel we are as old as feel. Our mind is a huge factor here. I hope your son had a great day, and I hope you too had a good day yesterday, as it is a celebration to you too!
Have a wonderful day today, hope you are feeling good. 🙂 x
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I spoke with him last night and he did have a great birthday – and he indicated he does not feel any older. All is well with me Lynne, thank you! 🙂
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That is great, so pleased you got to speak with your son 🙂 Glad all is well with you 🙂
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Happy Birthday to your son! Have a great week Terry!
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Thank you – and a great week to you as well! 🙂
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YOu can’t be old because that makes me old too! Older in fact by about 10 days. So not old, do you here?!! My daughter (the eldest of 4) is 30 in January and I too remember thinking it was a threshold. But really? HOnestly? Age is nothing but in the mind of the bearer. My mother wished herself old for decades and now (at 84) she hates it. My dad never gave in and died at 75. Age go hang. I’m just the same as I remember I ever was. And if anyone disagrees they can kindly keep it to themselves. And you are just the same as me (minus 10 days or so – you baby!)
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Yep, age is a number – but I do call myself old ever though I do not really feel old – and I am okay with it all. Thanks Osyth, I did not realize our birthdays were that close – I knew there was a reason for the special connection. 🙂
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One word – LIbra (if I was an astrological believer)
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Well supposedly it is different now, NASA did find another sign up there in the big sky – I am no longer an Aries! 🙂
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Haha – I’m a cuspie but my astrophysicist hubbie says its all rubbish – that it all changes smidgely year by year so astrology needs to keep up with his sharp mind. I just smile and nod!! The Bean votes with whoever has the biggest piece of cheese (or meat, or cake for that matter)
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Age is nothing but a number and the way we feel. I don’t feel old. But then my children are not 30 yet (happy birthday, by the way…). Just let that inner child out every now and then, no matter if you could sleep in or not. 😉
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Age is interesting depending on other factors such as our kids age. Most days I don’t feel old, but then again when the kids become older, it changes perspective. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment – I always appreciate both. Have a happy day. 🙂
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I think you only really become aware of how your age changes when watching your kids grow up…
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According to those sayings, I’m old too! And my youngest is only 1, lol! Of course I’ll be 40 next year, so how nice for you that you had so much of age on your side watching them grow!
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A one year old, my goodness – you have your hands full! You have plenty of time to watch your young ones grow – and they do it really quick! Happy Tuesday! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Be Like Water.
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Thank you for the reblog! 🙂
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A few years ago when my best-friend was 32 years old, she said she was going to date a man in his 40’s. I was freaking about that. I was thinking he’s too old for her until I realized she’s 32. lol Then I started feeling old. She is one year older than me.
Now I’m 36 and I’m engaged to a man who is 40.
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All a state of mind – I guess age just should not matter – but it does! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment, I appreciate it very much. Have a happy day. 🙂
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