From one old soul to another: I loved this. As I'm sure you can relate, being relegated to the "kids' table" was the bane of my existence. I wanted to be in my thirties when I was twelve.
AHHHHH as someone who has also been described as “mature for my age” that really just means i know myself and refuse to bend to the perceived constructs of age……. WOW!!!!!!! this was so good
"What makes me confident is that I’ve pretty much always known myself. I know what I like, and I know what I don’t like." This is it!!!!! (I also need to be asleep by 10:30 to be the best version of me)
I love resonating with what I read! While we know ourselves it also feels like a struggle to stick to our guns the older we get! Stay strong ladies lol! 🥰
I agree! I colored my hair at the age of 42 last October and I was worried that people would see streaks and judge me, given that I am an academic and people have this perception of you not only based on age but also based on your profession. But honestly, I was met by nothing but positive reactions and no one except a few hoity-toity colleagues raised an eyebrow. I am so glad I did and I cannot wait to do it again.
I’ve always liked to think of myself as mature for my age and wanted to be perceived that way. But now at 25, I feel like it’s not possible to be “mature for my age” because adults are expected to be *mature* regardless of their particular age (tho, ofc, many adults act very immaturely). And it doesn’t feel like there’s space to be childlike or embrace behaviors and experiences I low-key feel like I missed out on growing up. I don’t ever feel like I was ever totally a kid. I never had my rebellious or partying phase. I’ve always been strait-laced. It’s kind of just who I am. But that doesn’t stop me from wondering if I missed out on key teen experiences growing up. And if maybe I’m inadvertently not as mature as I could be due to missing out on experiences that I would’ve learned and grown from.
Loved this so much Angelina! And I just ordered Wild West Village too, after randomly discovering Mozart in the Jungle and binge-watching all of it -- Lola is awesome!
wow this brought back so many memories of the mean and nice nun. we definitely did learn french and sign language. nun montessori school was crazy but i think it also made us as four year olds choose what we wanted to do and be independent.
HELL YEAH!!!!!! also do you remember that birthday party.... i feel like you were there lol we went swimming at glen oak after do you know what i'm talking about
From one old soul to another: I loved this. As I'm sure you can relate, being relegated to the "kids' table" was the bane of my existence. I wanted to be in my thirties when I was twelve.
YEPPPP. & thank you🤍
AHHHHH as someone who has also been described as “mature for my age” that really just means i know myself and refuse to bend to the perceived constructs of age……. WOW!!!!!!! this was so good
yes yes yes!!!!!! thank you em
The perfect start of an International Women's Day!
Go celebrate girls! And do it however you want!
wait i forgot and this comment made me so happy :')
"What makes me confident is that I’ve pretty much always known myself. I know what I like, and I know what I don’t like." This is it!!!!! (I also need to be asleep by 10:30 to be the best version of me)
Love this
I love resonating with what I read! While we know ourselves it also feels like a struggle to stick to our guns the older we get! Stay strong ladies lol! 🥰
Just wanted to give props for the reference to the American Girl Care and Keeping of You book. That book was my bible!!
I agree! I colored my hair at the age of 42 last October and I was worried that people would see streaks and judge me, given that I am an academic and people have this perception of you not only based on age but also based on your profession. But honestly, I was met by nothing but positive reactions and no one except a few hoity-toity colleagues raised an eyebrow. I am so glad I did and I cannot wait to do it again.
amazing!!!!! go you 🤍🤍🤍
I’ve always liked to think of myself as mature for my age and wanted to be perceived that way. But now at 25, I feel like it’s not possible to be “mature for my age” because adults are expected to be *mature* regardless of their particular age (tho, ofc, many adults act very immaturely). And it doesn’t feel like there’s space to be childlike or embrace behaviors and experiences I low-key feel like I missed out on growing up. I don’t ever feel like I was ever totally a kid. I never had my rebellious or partying phase. I’ve always been strait-laced. It’s kind of just who I am. But that doesn’t stop me from wondering if I missed out on key teen experiences growing up. And if maybe I’m inadvertently not as mature as I could be due to missing out on experiences that I would’ve learned and grown from.
Loved this so much Angelina! And I just ordered Wild West Village too, after randomly discovering Mozart in the Jungle and binge-watching all of it -- Lola is awesome!
Comparison is the thief of joy. It stuck with me so much— we are all unique in our own ways, so why should we all follow similar paths?”
wow this brought back so many memories of the mean and nice nun. we definitely did learn french and sign language. nun montessori school was crazy but i think it also made us as four year olds choose what we wanted to do and be independent.
HELL YEAH!!!!!! also do you remember that birthday party.... i feel like you were there lol we went swimming at glen oak after do you know what i'm talking about
yes i think i know the exact birthday party. did they feed us like finger sandwiches??
I THINK SO
i felt every word of this...eldest daughters unite!! i will always be silly and me.