When was the first time you realize you were getting old?

United States
May 8, 2007 8:50pm CST
I remember the moment very well. A kid I had babysat and even given a spanking one time was getting married. He was about 6-4" tall, a college grad and he was getting married. I felt ancient. Now I bet that kid is ready to be a grandpa. YIKES.
2 responses
• United States
9 May 07
On my 18th birthday I flipped, really. I spent half the time in the bath tub crying my eyes out the other half getting sick. I've never felt that bad in my entire life. I guess it's the whole, "you're a legal adult now" thing. I just kept wondering where my teenage years went and if I'd wasted everything up to that point. That's pretty much the only time I've ever felt old. I never want that to happen again.
• United States
9 May 07
I did basically that same thing at 20. I was no longer a teen who people would say "oh she did that stupid thing because she's a dumb teenager" uhoh I had to be an adult. It really was not one of my better days. I can't imagine feeling bad for being 20 now. Geesh what a dummy I was.
• Philippines
9 May 07
Well i can still consider myself as not that old, as i am only 21, but yeah i realizing that i am getting older by now, i mean like, in every stages of our lives. We can feel some differences, like the maturity, now i can tell that i am more matured physically and emotionally. I am more open minded than before, immaturity is not with me by now i can say that. But being childish? well yeah a lil bit. LOL Have a nice day ahead from Francis.