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Posted August 21, 2013
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Ryan333: My son starts school next Monday, but yesterday we had his "student orientation" session. So yeah, I started to get that "my gosh, I'm old now!" feeling. I'm 40, but almost all of the other parents were in their mid to late 20's. So that kind of added to the effect.

And then when I went for a run this morning, some guy stopped me and asked if I wanted to sign some petition he was trying to get "fellow seniors" to sign. It was all I could do to keep myself from punching him in the face. But based on the way he quickly backed up and walked away, I'm guessing the look I gave him had roughly the same effect.

So, to answer your question: yeah, just a bit. :-)
Just wait until you get your first AARP mailing ;-p
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darthspudius: Is anyone starting to feel a bit old. Where is the time going?! :D
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Lou: I will be taking my grand kids to their first day soon <---- Old !!
Well certainly old enough for that but apparently the lineage will die out before I become a grandparent :-(
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Sufyan: There is no better time to get married and have children.
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Nirth: There are pros and cons on both sides of being a young or older parent. I see your reason behind losing energy as you become older but as you become older you've experience, stable economy and the likelihood you won't fall into a relationship that was doomed to fail. In all honesty, the biggest reason behind not being ready, economy and not wanting to is the fear of divorce as I know what it can do for young children. I guess we see things differently.
Having waited, I can say that I was a much better parent for having a bit more age on me - so do what feels right to you!
Post edited August 21, 2013 by Momo1991
Posted August 21, 2013
It's creepy how the time flies when you're an adult, isn't it? I remember when one year was a long time, now it's nothing at all.
Posted August 21, 2013
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darthspudius: Is anyone starting to feel a bit old. Where is the time going?! :D
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Lou: I will be taking my grand kids to their first day soon <---- Old !!
Now that's getting up there! ;)

I think my parents would be lost without my little minions. Having kids in the family really brighten up their days.
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RaggieRags: It's creepy how the time flies when you're an adult, isn't it? I remember when one year was a long time, now it's nothing at all.
Nothing worse than a year going by too quick. I have missed my summer by working haha.
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darthspudius: ... Where is the time going?! :D
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DeMignon: 10 seconds back, if I use the Dagger of Time ;-)
I hate that game! :D
Post edited August 21, 2013 by darthspudius
Posted August 21, 2013
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Nirth: On the other hand as I'm nearing my mid 20s I gasp when I see parents at my age, it's a weird feeling even if it's a rare occasion.
At 42 it's strange to see people of my age with children in their teens. Parentage is a whole different life from the one I live, yet it's common for most people of my age. I myself am bachelor and childless by choice (the last because of the worry for overpopulation, resource scarceness and environmental damage the huge numbers of humans on earth are causing, the first as life is hard enough to manage dealing with my own mental states than if another person is living sharing my life that's already full enough). Yet I have nephews and nieces, the oldest of whom are already learning to read and write. It's cute when they write little messages to Uncle DubConqueror.

Actually, I myself don't mind getting old, as my mental illness burdens me with overmuch worrying about the state of the world and daily life is a big struggle, I'm glad by now there's more of living behind me than in front of me. And I experience that as I'm getting older, the sharp edges of Weltschmerz and depression soften due to acceptance growing. Worrying though is I get ever more anxiety and over-sensitive to stimuli as I get older. I've taken to holidays with my parents in Holland itself instead of abroad with a friend, which is rare for people of my age.

*edit: my excuses for the spaghetti-sentences in the first paragraph.
Post edited August 21, 2013 by DubConqueror
Posted August 21, 2013
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Nirth: On the other hand as I'm nearing my mid 20s I gasp when I see parents at my age, it's a weird feeling even if it's a rare occasion.
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DubConqueror: At 42 it's strange to see people of my age with children in their teens. Parentage is a whole different life from the one I live, yet it's common for most people of my age. I myself am bachelor and childless by choice (the last because of the worry for overpopulation, resource scarceness and environmental damage the huge numbers of humans on earth are causing, the first as life is hard enough to manage dealing with my own mental states than if another person is living sharing my life that's already full enough). Yet I have nephews and nieces, the oldest of whom are already learning to read and write. It's cute when they write little messages to Uncle DubConqueror.

Actually, I myself don't mind getting old, as my mental illness burdens me with overmuch worrying about the state of the world and daily life is a big struggle, I'm glad by now there's more of living behind me than in front of me. And I experience that as I'm getting older, the sharp edges of Weltschmerz and depression soften due to acceptance growing. Worrying though is I get ever more anxiety and over-sensitive to stimuli as I get older. I've taken to holidays with my parents in Holland itself instead of abroad with a friend, which is rare for people of my age.

*edit: my excuses for the spaghetti-sentences in the first paragraph.
In a way I feel sorry that you don't have kids, they can be so much fun to be around and really change your outlook on life. To be told you have a well taught child is probably one of my proud moments in life! But I can respect the fact you do it by choice. Nothing worse than seeing people trying to support a horde of children when they can't afford to or simply don't want to. :)
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