I think it was about six years ago, when I turned twenty, that both my sisters announced to me that I was "SO old!" I wait to hear it every year. I guess that's one of the downfalls of being the oldest...I'm always old! So today I am 26. That's weird for me. I don't feel 26. Many people tell me that I don't look 26. What does being 26 in 2009 mean?
I've been driving for ten years.
I've been out of high school for eight years.
I've been able to drink and vote for five years (but that doesn't mean I've done either).
I was in kindergarten twenty years ago.
Ronald Reagan was president when I was born.
I've had a walkman, a discman, and an iPod.
I remember the original Nintendo.
I've never lived in a world without Star Wars.
Hmm...wow.
What does being 26 mean for me? Well, I know that there are a lot of things that I could focus on that would be less than effective. For instance, ever tried being 26, single, and LDS in Utah? It makes me think about moving. No, I'm not a wife. No, I'm not a mother. No, I don't have a career. No, I don't really know what I want to be when I grow up. No, I didn't just buy my first Ivory Home. That isn't my life now. Here's how I choose to look at it:
My life is about more than what people say I'm missing out on. I was born to be who I am, and I have to live the life I was born to live.
After all, I have a great family! I have the best sisters in the world! I have a niece and a nephew that I absolutely adore! I have a job that I don't always like, but at least it's a job! I can live on my own and support myself! I have more friends than I think I've ever had! I have people who love me! I have people that I love! And it's snowing on my birthday so I can go snowboarding on Wednesday! Yeah baby!!!
Today is my birthday. I am 26! And I'm not going to worry about being so old. I'm going to enjoy it!
6 comments:
What a great attitude. The culture here is that we marry younger than the national average. Being 26 and single means you are not settling for just anyone. You know what you want and are not afraid to wait until that person with ALL the right qualifications comes along. There are much worse things in this world than being single at 26. I'm so glad to be reminded again of what a well-rounded, intelligent woman I gave birth to. You are awesome and I love you very much.
YAY! Happy Birthday Sissy! Hope it's great!
By the way...the "gave birth to" comment from mom is a little gross...right? It's not just me is it?
Sorry mom...
Happy Birthday. Sorry I didn't post on your "actual" birthday, but that's because I didn't know exactly when it was. I mean, I was sure it was in Feb, but for some reason I thought it was the 11th...wierd. Anyway, now I know for sure and I'll try to be a day early next year to make up for it. lol
Well, I hope you had a great birthday and have fun snowboarding.
Hey Amy! I just found your blog and am catching up on it. 26 isn't too bad of an age to be. I've enjoyed it for the past 8 months. I hope you do to (well I hope you enjoy it for the next 12 months).
Happy birthday Amous!! The kids in my primary told me that when I turn 30 I will have gray hair and lots of wrinkles so I guess we only have a few years until we are REALLY old :) Love ya!
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