Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Crossing an Age Band


This year marks the first time I will no longer be checking the 25-29 box on surveys, forms at the doctor's office and any other meaningless mode of data recording. But there are more telling things that have said, "Welcome to the fold", soon-to-be-middle-aged.

1. Work takes over. A six-month whirlwind tour of the country was one of the things that kept me away.

2. You sleep less and less. Mostly due to all the time zone jumping.

3. Beware of guy friends lest you be accused of having an affair.

4. Births and deaths have more of a punched in the gut feel. Oh how I hate confronting my mortality and the human condition.

on the pro side?

1. You don't have to answer to anyone for ammassing the amount of shoes or purses in your closet.

2. Travel, travel, travel.

3. You can still stick it to 'em! Fuck it, I'm keeping my guy friends, jealous girlfriends or wives can kiss my brown, getting flabby ass.

4. Baby sisters turning 21. Nieces named Maxine. Family reconciliations.

5. A maturing wine palate. I never knew popping open a bottle at noon is acceptable in certain circles.

Yes, I think I will like my 30s a lot.

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