my birthday's tomorrow. i feel a little older than a lot of my peers (i've always been old for my grade and now i'm graduating a semester late), making me 23 in a sea of 21 and 22 year olds. not that i'm complaining and not that it makes much of a difference; i'm a firm believer that age ain't nothin' but a number. but in light of the changing season and approaching the anniversary of my birth, i've been thinking a lot about what it means to be getting older.
it seems that many people avoid or look down on the topic of getting older, groaning after we hit that ripe old age of 21. but in my experience, entering my 23rd year of life, it just keeps getting better. each year up to now, i've been able to meet new people, live in new places, and learn new things.
granted, i'm coming from a privileged place. i'm going to college and my responsibilities are fairly limited (maybe that's why i'm feeling this happy freedom). but i think it's all about how you look at it, too. everyone can look forward to the future if they put your mind in the right place. it helps to start with gratitude. we've all got lots of great things to be grateful for; can you think of something?
things i'm grateful for today:
1. combination of simon and garfunkel and coffee
2. friendly people
3. fresh cut flowers
4. new beginnings
Beautifully written. I LOVE this Mel! And I am also quite grateful for the combination of simon and garfunkel and coffee :)
ReplyDeletelove this mel! I am turning 25 in nov and I think a lot about age too. Especially since, like you said, the majority of people at school are in the 20/21 range. I still have a year left of school, but I try to focus on the positive. You inspired me to think more about what im grateful for, it makes life so much brighter. this blog is great :)
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