I think I like 26 (even though 27 is right around the corner, so I probably shouldn't get too attached).
I know who I am (at least I know who I am more than I did five years ago). My body is still young. I'm independent. I'm enjoying the freedom of being single and childless. The best and the worst part of 26? I'm excused if I don't have everything figured out because I'm "still young."
People tell me that a lot, you know. Maybe it's because, well, I am young. It makes me wonder, though, when being "still young" will no longer be my excuse (or the excuse that others have for me).
When do you think people stop saying that and start wondering?
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when i'm talking with someone and the subject of children comes up, 85% of the time that's the response i get when they find out that we've been unable to have children. i know they mean well, but to me it sounds like such a brush-off, you know? my aunt didn't get married until she was 42, and finally was able to adopt at 44. so "at least you're young" doesn't sound very optimistic to me if i have to wait another 17 years or something. i honestly hate that phrase. :(
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I do, too, Jenny. I know it's meant to be encouraging, but it always strikes me as condescending.
Hmmm, I thought being 'still young' is my excuse. Oh wait, maybe it's you're old.' oh well, Love, Cindy
Oh, I am so excited!! I do have a google identity, I guess I just didn't realize it!
You're so cool, Cindy :)
I think 20's are the true "tweens". I turely feeling stuck between my youth and true adulthood. Is adulthood attached to having children?
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