I know those of you older than me are laughing at me and saying, “Come on kid, you think turning 25 is hard? Try turning 30 or 35 or 40 or 50.” I know, I know, not a big deal, but it's almost as if yesterday was my final chance to be a kid.

And now, you shake your head yet again.

I guess turning 25 should feel somewhat like an accomplishment. I mean, how many people don't make it to 25? How many people have gotten sick or had their lives accidentally taken away from them? Tons. And for that, I am grateful.

The last few weeks I have spent a great deal of time trying to tell myself that age is relative. You are as young as you feel. If that's the case, then I am still that naïve 17-year-old who thinks he knows everything (except thinking I know everything certainly hasn't worn off yet either).

Aging is certainly not easy. Very few people actually enjoy it, so, I am sure a handful of you can understand where I am coming from. But, like any good thinker or writer and analyst, I have to look at the positives. Aging really isn't that bad and there is nothing to be afraid of, because the inevitable will happen one day whether we like it or not. If you can't control something, then why not live life in the moment?

After going through the once-dreaded November 23 birthday, I am actually OK with aging and in support of it. My back hurts, my knees buckle and I think I have a gray hair, but I'll be alright. Age is relative and you are as young as you feel. Why worry about something you have no control over? You shouldn't, and you must not. Understanding that philosophy has officially made me OK with turning 25.

Check in with me in five years and see how the big 3-0 goes.

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enginevroom Written by Guest on 2006-09-23 22:02:36 i'm afraid of getting old too

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