29

So. 29 years old, in a couple hours. Pretty odd, I think. I can’t say I really think of age, one way or another, with the exception that in my mind, I’m still ~26ish. So it’s a little odd to realize that I’m on the cusp of 30. Am I happy with what I’ve done? Do I think I’m where I’d be when I was say, 18 looking forward to 30?

I used to use thirty as a benchmark, because my dad was 30 when my parents had me.

I suppose next year, I’ll be able to figure out how different my perception was from reality. If I have to look at it now, I don’t think it’s that off – by next year, I expect to be more or less where I thought I’d be. Very different, in terms of employment, but apart from that? Well on my way.

4 comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    Happy Birthday Old Timer! How’s it feel to turn pre-30?

    Be sure for the rest of the year to repeat, ad nauseum, to everyone you know that you are “in your 20’s.” Then, when you hit 30, you can coast a bit until someone asks you how old you are!

    A_B

  2. Auntie Kat says:

    How goes it? Kari said you got your dream job. Way to go, Seppo-chuck!!! I
    guess if I went to your web site I’d get more info, right? Anyway, have a
    superior day today and contemplate the number 30… Love you.
    This was undeliverable to your .edu… Have you got another address?

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