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Happy 29, Grandma!
My whole life, my paternal grandmother has always been 29 years old. Who cares if she's had 52 29th-Birthday parties, she's the grandma and we don't question her.
I've always wondered why she picked 29 to stop aging. Was she scared of 30? Did she like being 29? I don't imagine it was a very care free time: she had four boys at that point and handful does not go far enough to describe my uncles. This all makes me think about how I feel about aging. I turned 29 yesterday and to be quite honest I don't feel much different. Today feels just about the same as last Sunday, though I had a great party last night. My family, sans my father, came over last night, as did my husband's family and a few close friends. We had meatloaf, macaroni, cheese zombies, and tasty salads (imagine that.) We also had far too much wine. It was a fun time. I dressed up, curled my hair, and wore earrings. I felt really good about myself. Today I'm going with my in-laws out to lunch in old Sac. I will again wear a sassy outfit. And I will do it all as a newly 29-year old woman. I remember when waiting to be a year older was so exciting. "No, I'm not 11 anymore...I'm 12 now." I wonder when that stopped being the case. And I wonder why women lie about their ages. And more importantly, will I feel the pressure to do so? 4 comments from 4 users
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posted by
Mama26
on Apr 13, 2008 at 05:24 PM
I think 30 is kinda scary, but that it doesn't hit you till your there. Something about not being in your 20's anymore is a little unnerving i think. Society puts an enormous amount of pressure on women to be perpetually young looking. That has a lot to do with it but i think its something more as well. I hope i look forward to the big 30 and embrace the new chapter in my like instead of feeling apprehension about it. One reason i personally might not be ready for it is because of the fact that when i began working at my present job, i was 18, and prompty got pregnant. I put college to the side, and still have yet to go back. Sometimes i feel like its too late now. Turning thirty might be a time women like me wonder, what have i accomplished? Luckily my childen are my biggest source of pride and i don't regret what i have done because i have worked to make a living and provide them with a standard of living that i hope one day they can look back and say, wow, mom did a good job raising us on her own.
posted by
Rinkus68
on Apr 13, 2008 at 08:44 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! I'm 39 and I turn the big 40 this year! I didn't start worrying about my age until I was 35.. then I stopped worrying about when I turned 36. Hey... if I don't get older - that means I'm not around anymore! I do reflect a LOT about what I've done and not done in my life time. I look at my daughter too and know that she is my "personal best". I live day to day trying to make a difference and I hope that some day when I'm "29" I'll be able to look back and say "I did all right..." Hope you had a FABULOUS birthday because you are a FABULOUS lady!
posted by
MiaMama
on Apr 13, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Yeah, I remember how important it was to be very clear about being 11 and 1/2 or 12 and 3/4 years old !That's funny about the forever 29th birthday, because I just said "Happy 29th" to my mom on her b-day (also Saturday). I don't know why, it just rolled out that way and sounded good :) Also, I loved turning 30! I didn't really feel different, but it felt good (if that makes any sense)! posted by
creatress
on Apr 14, 2008 at 02:26 PM
I'm 35 now and still feel excited (rather than dread) about my birthdays. My life has changed so much for the better since turning 30, that I'm excited to see what the next year will bring. I don't think I'll ever lie about my age. It's just a number. I'm enjoying this "mom" time of my life and hope I enjoy becoming a "crone" as well. :) Happy birthday! It sounds like you had a great time.
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