Middle Age

Middle Age? I recently read my friend Kelley's blog about being "middle aged", at least in the eyes of her 12 year old.

I don't think it is possible for me to be "middle aged'. I have so much to accomplish before I am "middle ageD". Although when I think about it... I am better off right now than I have been ever in my life. I am more comfortable with who I am, what I look like, where I am going, and what is important to me than I ever dreamed possible in my early 20's. I have found that most people are not nearly as critical as I once thought they were. I have also learned that I have no idea what other people have been through and given their experiences I may have made the exact same or even worse decisions than they did. I have consequently learned not to be as hard on myself or others. On my way to "middle age" I have met some incredible people. I have friends that have been with me in good times and others that were not so great. I am very thankful for both types of experiences, they helped me grow and allowed me to grow closer to my friends. I have been able to get a great education, both academically and through life experiences. I have gotten to know and love my Dad and learned to let go of the past and forgive my Mom. I have come to peace with lots of my issues (I still struggle with some on days). I have learned that life is what I make of it. I can be happy if I want to be. Happiness is the capacity to enjoy what you have, rather that always wanting what you don't have... this is how I try to live my life. On second thought, "middle age" is a good thing not a bad. I am glad to be "middle aged", and even happier Kelley is, and will always be older than me. (I know it is only 8 months, but I will take it)