Almost 30, bit of an emo rant.

Woden

Woden

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So I hit the big three-ohh in May. Is it normal to resent this so much? I just feel so old, which is stupid, I know its not really that old. Doesn't help that I am surrounded by teenagers at work I guess :p

I got stuck in a bit of a rut when I split with the ex. Back at my parents house since she took everything with her (well except the debts :rolleyes:) and I simply can't afford to live on my own. Apart from a couple of 2 week romances, been single since, and that's getting to me.

It's just daft. I hate where I am in my life, but like where its going. My debts will be gone completely by the end of this year (hopefully sooner if nothing goes wrong), working on a degree to help me get a better job. If this were anyone but me I would be saying "well done", "getting things sorted", "right direction" and all that jazz. Just the last few weeks stuck thinking "What's the point".

Not really emo, not quite ready to /wrist, doubt I ever will be. My dads pretty grumpy, his dad too. Maybe a gene is kicking in?
 
Well. Make a list of things you want to do and do them! I intend to do as much as possible with my life before I turn 30 and will start doing them ASAP. Don't sweat it on the girl front. Be patient and don't get desperate. Enjoy your final few months of 29 as much as possible. Oh and seriously, 30 IS NOT OLD!!


Good luck*












You old fart :p
 
30 didn't bother me but 40 did. 40 made me feel very old.

I can't remember who this quotes from but I think his name might have been Jimmy.

You're only as old as the woman you feel.

Unfortunately I like them old and wrinkly :(
 
Age is meaningless without the importance people place on it, people place way too much importance on age, probably because they feel society makes them.

Outside of that, the other issues you've described are completely unrelated to age, if you're unhappy with the life you're living, try to change it. Your age just determines how many years ago you were born, and in my opinion nothing else much.

People tend to "feel" old because they convince themselves that they are old. So many older people deteriorate as much as they do because they convince themselves that they can't do this, that or something else due to their age.

It's a self fulfilling prophecy.
 
spoffle said:
Age is meaningless without the importance people place on it, people place way too much importance on age, probably because they feel society makes them.

Outside of that, the other issues you've described are completely unrelated to age, if you're unhappy with the life you're living, try to change it. Your age just determines how many years ago you were born, and in my opinion nothing else much.

People tend to "feel" old because they convince themselves that they are old. So many older people deteriorate as much as they do because they convince themselves that they can't do this, that or something else due to their age.

It's a self fulfilling prophecy.
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Yes age is all social conditioning, I remember watching documentary about this tribe and they don't have any concept of age. Then you see old tribe leader with youngest girl in the tribe (looked like a teenager mind 16-18 at guess not a kid). :D I actually think not worrying about age is so much better for you cause it really doesn't mean much in grand scheme of things I guess.

These days you are called dirty or it's "wrong" some crapp.
 
30s have been way better than 20s for me and I am fast approaching the end of them. relax and enjoy life (I am naturally miserable but my life is largely so good it is hard not to notice!)
 
sp1ke said:
Yes age is all social conditioning, I remember watching documentary about this tribe and they don't have any concept of age. Then you see old tribe leader with youngest girl in the tribe (looked like a teenager mind 16-18 at guess not a kid). :D I actually think not worrying about age is so much better for you cause it really doesn't mean much in grand scheme of things I guess.

These days you are called dirty or it's "wrong" some crapp.
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Well that's not really what I was getting at.
 
Waaa! Cry More.


Just kidding :p

I will also be hitting the three oh in 2 months time and not too bothered, its just a meaningless number. Sounds like you have had some pretty rubbish events but you are going the right way, so be positive and move forwards rather than dwelling on past events you have no control over.
 
Stelly said:
You're right, it is an emo rant :D

Stelly
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I did warn you! :p

pieplough said:
Waaa! Cry More.


Just kidding :p

I will also be hitting the three oh in 2 months time and not too bothered, its just a meaningless number. Sounds like you have had some pretty rubbish events but you are going the right way, so be positive and move forwards rather than dwelling on past events you have no control over.
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It is literlary a few weeks I have been down over this. About a month ago I was actually pretty proud of myself lol.

King Damager said:
Age is just a number.

How long was the split from the ex though?

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Little over 3 years now.
 
Just wait 'till the baldness and obesity start kicking in, then you'll have something to moan about :D
 
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