Like most children, I couldn’t wait to be “x and a half” years old! Back then, that inching up to the next number was anticipated with great enthusiasm.
Now as my age continues to rise, that “half-year” number isn’t all that welcomed!
Why? Because, unlike at my very young age, I feel that what is in front of me is fraught with concern!
YET… should it?
The unknown ahead is unknown at any age. The only difference is we assume there’s more to come when we are younger… yet not all get to experience a long life.
Our bodies are susceptible to breaking down over the years… yet many diseases are not age-related.
People may look at – need I say – the elderly with ill judgements… yet even young playground bullies judge their fellow classmates.
Appearance changes as time goes by… yet things like sun damage, poor eating habits, and the early-grey-hair gene can all happen to the young as well.
With all that processed and said, I’m now excited about my age… and with that, the Dose is thinking about adding into my repertoire a half-birthday celebration!
Age – something to appreciate like a child, and respect as an adult.