So I am turning 25 this week, and last month the hubby found a singular white hair on my head. I guess I am getting old. Lately days have been passing by extremely quickly for me. I guess I have been quite busy at work so each day just passes by in the blink of an eye. Anyway, here are some of my thoughts about turning a quarter century old.
I look and sound younger than 25 in real life. A couple years ago I called my doctor to make a doctor’s appointment and the lady on the phone said to me, “Honey, can I get your father on the phone?” Apparently she thought I was making a prank call. The same thing happened when I called United Airlines about my airline miles. The customer service representative actually said to me that I sound like I’m 12 years old. I am also pretty short so sometimes people think I am a teenager. I have been carded at Blockbuster’s for renting an R rated movie and also carded at Trader Joe’s for buying a loaf of peach liqueur cake. It’s kind of funny sometimes, but it can also be a challenge. I know that it is tough for people to take me seriously in real life sometimes because I look like a little kid. Also, if I were a manager or something I imagine my reports would feel funny being an underling of a person that looks and sounds like a little girl. So in a way I am glad that I am getting older.
On the internet, several people who read my blogs have told me that they can’t believe that I am only 24 because I seem to know a lot of stuff and I can write somewhat coherently. Some people have said that I seem very mature for a 24 year old. I take that as a compliment to my writing, but in reality I am not all that mature. People who know me know that I am a pretty hyper person that laughs at fart jokes and enjoys slaughtering others in boardgames. I do keep a good handle on my finances and career, but those who know me would never describe me as mature. My husband would say that I am extremely immature.
Anyway, sometimes I do feel like I am a child pretending to be an adult and sometimes I feel guilty about earning more money than a lot of people in my parents’ generation. Ultimately, I am pretty thankful to have lived this long and experienced all that I have already experienced. One thing that I still think is pretty amazing is that if I weren’t my parents’ first child then I would probably have never been born because of the one child policy. So I am thankful to God for letting me be the first fertilized egg in my mommy’s tummy, and I’m thankful to my parents for keeping me even though I am a girl.
I don’t know how many more years I have, but I will try to enjoy whatever time I get.
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I’m 25 this year too. I get a lot of comments about people thinking I’m in my early to mid thirties, and they’re surprised when they find out I’m 24
I wonder if it’s because I sound older, or I look older. Let’s hope it’s the former.
I’m linking to this, happy early birthday!
Ah, the quarter life crisis. You have plenty of time, but do take the occasion as a reminder to live life to the fullest! Happy Birthday!
I feel your pain! I went through the same when I was younger. I hated it. Now that I’m older and it doesn’t happen, I’m sad
Hope you have a great birthday!
I’m 34 and it doesn’t get any better. I still laugh at fart jokes and I love winning at board games too.
Be thankful for the wisdom you have gained so early on. I know that many are thankful that you have elected to share it.
Happy Birthday! Xin.
I am glad you enjoy your life and live happily. We can not expect more. We wished you are like sunshine, and you are. I really enjoyed every minute we were together–whenever we were serching a tiny agate over a sand hill or folding paper into different objects. I think we gave you more freedom than other Chinese parents and we respect your own choices. You have grown up. We trust you and believe that you will make right adjustments in you life. We will always be your supportors. Happy Birthday!
Laoma
Happy Birthday!
25 is a great age! So much energy. You can still get by with only 5-6 hours of sleep
Just think how much you could write on your blog 
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday. I know what you mean. I look way younger for my age, especially when I shave.
Happy Birthday! You seem very wise and mature and it clearly shows in your writing and blog!
have a wonderful day!
I will be 26 next month, and I have at least a dozen white hairs! I’ve been getting them since I was in college, so I totally get how weird it is.
I used to always try to dye my hair, so I could cover the whites. But you know what? I’ve decided now I’ll pull out the prominent ones and deal with the others. Maybe I’ll be salt n’ peppering it by 30.
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