Re: Tricia, about 30 from JoAnn

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JoAnn - I do remember the conversation we had, and I agree with what you're saying. That is what it feels like...."adulthood" encroaching. Which is ridiculous, cause been there for a while now. Just one of those tricks of the mind I guess. I had an all together different view of where my life would be at 30, and I think that's the part that's really bothering me. But then, I guess we all had different ideas about where life would take us.

Think the most important thing for me to remember on days like today, especially, is this. For all that RSD has fought to take away from me, there is one thing that it has given me: all of you. And it may sound odd, but I am grateful to it....at least for that. Hugs to you and all, TriciaJoAnn & Russ Ford wrote:

I have been off computer about 85% of time since May and am very sorry as you all are so important to me. But Tricia I recall a talk we had and I told you that the worse thing about 30 is that is sounds like an "adult"....you can be 28, 29 and all think of you as young, vibrant, all those uplifting words with chance to do all sorts of things, but when the "30" comes into play most, not all, but most, including person who turns "30" usually perceive themselves as settled, mature, grown up, all sorts of words that seem to say you have now left youth, being goofy, and undecided in life. But, and this is most important, it is only a "Thought" so not true, not based on any fact, just what alot of us perceive as young. That is why the joke that must of been around for centuries of women saying they are "29" even when Oh, about 79 or so.

Remember that talk Tricia? Does anyone else agree with my perception of why 30 can be difficult? It could be just a fluke in my brain cells believing this, but do know for sure that many, many women I know agree with me. So Tricia, my friend, trust me and others that have had the "30" come and go, nothing changes, your face does not turn into a prune, your breasts do not fall to your waist, your bottom does not fall down to your knees and cellulite does not attack thighs on day of birthday. Really, you have lots of good days and years ahead of you. Promise. Many hugs, and sorry laid my first note today on you as usually becomes novel......hope didn't put all to sleep except Lin, maybe from what read, this would be good for you, so nighty night, Lin, take good nap.

Hugs Tricia and all

JoAnn

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Re: Tricia

I know, age is just a number....plus, at this point I should probably be grateful that my actual age is significantly lower than how old I feel Still, everyone tells you about 16, 18, 21......but no one ever mentions this weird 30 thing. When the time comes, will take your advice and bribe those in possession of the candles Tricia