getting older...

yes, life indeed is a routine and the trick is to find out happiness and excitement within all these mundane existence. I’m in my late 30’s and I don’t really mind getting old. Thinking too much about the most natural process, makes my mind preoccupied with something over which I have little control while missing the joys and experiences of life itself. I do have my usual hair dyes and creams and lotions but that’s all there is to it. I’d rather concentrate of how to live better, how to make my child into a better adult and to enjoy this moment.

I'm merely 19 as of this last December. That being said, I notice the pace at whcih time passes. We become so encompassed by our video games and occupations and romances that we lose track of every thing. We fill every second of our llife with work or play and gobble up sleep as if it were going out of style. On a side note I never understood that expression. Don't people usually want less of what's going out of style? But I digress. The point is I think the best way to enjoy life is to step to the side every now and then and just observe everything around you. Life is short, yes, but it's worth remembering.

I'm excited to get older. I feel like 19 is a crummy age if you ask me. It's like stuck being a teenager, but yet expected to be an adult. 19 was and continues to be a bad age for me. I don't know. I look forward to the future. You might consider trying to have a more positive viewpoint on life? Thirty is certainly not old, and you have so much more of your life ahead of you to complain about age. Enjoy your youth while it lasts! It does go by fast, and that's why we need to try to enjoy every minute of it and try to live in the moment!

I agree with you, I feel like I am growing older too fast, wish the days could slow down so I could figure myself out more. There's too much to do, too much to plan and I don't know where to start but one thing I know is that with God all things are possible.

Hello, Ethanonthemoon. I'm in my early 40's and I don't feel old. But the fact is certainly there. That I am not getting any younger. I am starting to have white hair, and I don't really mind. They say it's a sign of wisdom. And hopefully, I have really grown in wisdom in my 40 years on this planet... What i agree on most, though, is what you said about life being a routine. I'm starting to get tired of it too. The everyday struggles that are always there, and doesn't seem to diminish. When I was younger, I had a lot of ambitions and aspirations. And it is so disappointing now, that through all the pain, and hardships, and trials, I still haven't reached my goal. Sometimes I want to think that life is futile. Although it's a wonderful world, but with all the frustrations, discouragement, and dissatisfaction, how, can I possibly go on? I don't want to leave this world without any accomplishments. I don't want to leave without making sure that I have prepared enough for my children's future. Someday, they will be the ones preparing for their children's future. It's the cycle of life. But it's like an illusion.

although i am just 25 years' old. i feel old too. before 20, i like new year. that makes me feel happy for i'll have the winter holiday and new clothes and can have a good rest. but after jioning in works, i don't want the new year the birthday and spring festival. life esperiences make me feel boring. yes, the same routine everyday! i want the time can stop at this moment forever! but it just can be a dream-- day dream!

I'm only 24 and I feel old in age already, only because I had two younger siblings and my step father was drunk all the time and mom I could never really talk to so I kinda had to watch out for my brother and sister, I had to grow up fast to deal with things that life dealt me, and I guess that is just the way things are and always will be to the human race, we age faster now days because of what we eat, drink and of the stress in every day lives with school, work, kids and every other little thing such as taking care of bills, it's a demanding life for anyone I'm sure, then again getting older is a physical thing yet a mental thing, if you want to be say 25 when your 40 go for it, whatever keeps you going and on your toes without breaking the law.

hi ethan, happy new year. we had a discussion about this getting old thing at home with my younger sisters. yes, we all feel we're getting old but only on the physical aspect but not what we feel and how we think. everything...all the memories are just so fresh since we were kids until now it's just there and can easily be recovered. but, there are some activities that we can say not so good for us anymore as we aged. mom was so energetic traveling and bringing all the stuff--fruits, vegetables, rice, everything that she can for us her children living in manila from the province. now, we missed her so much. she's not into travelling. we need to go to the province to give her a visit from time to time. we need to give extra care of our health being our wealth. we are here to care for each other and give support to one another anytime.

Every age group has its excitement and so I would rather that you look foward to it and one reason why you would get wrinkles fast would be because you frown on getting old. More the frowns more wrinkles will appear.So keep smiling and look forward to your years and plan something exciting to do right away.

I would rather have time slow down as much as possible. Everything just seems like it goes at such a breakneck pace for me. Getting older quicker is something that I dread just a little bit. Not towards a full blown panic but still its a concern. With that in mind, that's a reason why its good to enjoy life as it happens and cherish every moment.

Hello and happy new year to you ethanonthemoon. Well, you are correct. It's another year for all of us and together with that, our age also increases. We really cannot deny the fact that we all grow old. I am still in my 20's and I believe I am still young. But, even if that's the case I am still aware that sooner or later, I will reach thirties and will get old. It might appear to be scary thinking about this but this is the truth and we must live with it. We all just have to enjoy everyday of our lives so that we won't have any regrets when we are already very old. I can still remember those times when I was still very dependent with my family. And now, at my age, I think I am already capable of having my own family. I have mixed feelings regarding that matter. I am excited since I really want to build a family of my own, with a loving husband and wonderful kids. On the other hand, I am a bit scared that I may not be able to take all the responsibilities and I am also afraid of getting old.

I turned 33 years old this year and I asked myself What have I did with my life and why am I not where I thought I would be. Now I feel that I am in overdrive to accomplish so many things. I am working on one thing at a time checking it off my list. I wish time would stay still for a few months so I could catch up. I don't want another birthday, EVER!!!!!

I will be 30 in july and honstly dont care. alot of my firends are stressing abut hitting 30 but just dont understand the problem. On your birthday yu will be exactly 1 day older than you were the day before, it rly doesnt change much.

If you really look life that way, I'm sure you will be disappointed. I'm much older than you, but for me I find life so interesting. I always look forward for tomorrow because everyday for me is a challenge. I consider challenge as my spice of life. God created us for a purpose. I also met problems and disappointments but I always seek the help of God. Yes I agree with you that life is a routine but it is up to you how you will handle your life. I'm sure your parents at their age, are happy because they were able to raise you.