Becoming a fossil

So yesterday I have been told the funniest line that I’ve heard for a while.

“Yeah, so next week I’ll be turning 38! I’m becoming a fossil!” As usual that made me ask myself questions. When does one become old? Is it only the number or has it anything to do with how one feels?

Truth be told, I still don’t feel ‘old’. I should, shouldn’t I, compared to my friends? I have 40 year old friends who are already complaining about knees which are cracking, hurt here and there. I listen and grunt at the appropriate times and count my blessings because this is not my reality.

Now THIS is what makes me feel ‘old’ – when change comes to systems I’m using for no apparent reason and that you’d have to go figure the same thing out again.

What is your take on getting old? Do you feel it or is it just looking at the number? One thing I’m gonna do today is go to my great-aunt of 100 years old and ask her that question. Let’s see if she also thinks that a 38 year old is a fossil…