A Question

 

So today is my (Tim's) 44th birthday!

(Hard to believe, I know!  Any gifts can simply be dropped off at the house or, if they are too large to be handles alone - like a new motorcycle - I will gladly come by and give you a hand delivering them).  :)

Here is the thing though:  I don't FEEL 44. 

In fact, if you were to ask me how old I am, I would likely respond "41" (until I did the math).  I am not sure why, but I think I am 41..... or younger.... actually much younger.

When I was 22, I had a buddy who was old...  I mean really old.  Like wife, kids, house, real job.... mini-van old!!!  When I think about that now, I realize that at the time he must have been 28 or 29.

I AM 44!!!!

Now here is the thing:   I don't FEEL like a grown-up (As evidenced by the post below - you can read that later if you need proof).

I do lots of grown-up things..... I have a grown-up job where I have enormous access into people's lives (sometimes at the best times such as weddings and births... sometimes at the worse like emergency rooms and funeral homes)..... and yet I still feel like a kid.  I still feel like I am 22.

Now, I don't mean that in a bad way.... It is not like I feel immature and unprepared to handle life or anything "Dr. Phil" like that...... I have learned lots over the years. My life is great!  This is not your typical, depressing "My life is more than 1/2 over" birthday rant...... I just realize that I don't feel as old as I am.

So the question(s):

1.  Do you feel as old as you are?  (In other words, "Do you feel like an adult?")

2.  If you do, when did that happen?  At an age?  A significant event?  It just happened??  (In answering, please remember that this is a "family blog")

I have always said that birthdays are silly (Congratulations - you were born out of no effort or choice of your own!!!) and I still think that is true.  Maybe that is why I think I have only had 41 of them.... or 36..... or 22..... or whatever.

Happy Birthday to Me!  :)