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And Then She Turned 26.

I know. It’s not old.

I’m not saying it is.

I’m just saying, “Wow- I’m 26. 26!”

Like I said- I don’t say that in sadness. I don’t say it like it’s all downhill from here. I guess it’s just hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that I’m 26.

Don’t you still sometimes feel like you’re the exact same person as you were in high school and college only a little wiser? When I used to see 26 year olds I used to have this certain image in my mind. They were most certainly “grown ups,” had solid careers, a house, a dog, and kids. Because that’s what grown ups do! However, now that I’m 26 and a grown up I realize that 26 is so different when you’re actually sitting in the chair and not an outsider looking in.

I just feel the same. I guess as I got older I thought I would feel older. More “grown up.” Have you been there too?

I guess I’m beginning to realize that you don’t just wake up one day and have all the answers. In a lot of ways I am the same Brittny I was in high school, only wiser and more mature. When I have no idea what I’m doing I just work through it. It has nothing to do with being a certain age- after all, age is just a number. wink

Sorry for today’s ramblings. I’m 26 today. I have no idea what I’m doing half the time. But I’m figuring it out as I go and getting a little wiser each and every day.

Here’s to 26.

I know EXACTLY what you’re talking about.  You’ll probably feel it even more so when you turn 30.  Atleast, I did.  I turned 30 in December and I really thought I would be a different person at this age, but somehow I’m still me and still feel like I did in highschool.  I’m expecting my second child and certainly don’t feel old enough or qualified enough to be raising kids.  It’s weird to think that our parents probably felt the same way when they were our ages.  Even though they appeared to have it all together, most of the time… I hope you’re birthday was great!  And you didn’t get too many baby hints.  smile

Posted by Lydia  on  04/14  at  06:13 AM

Happy Birthday!!!  I’ll be 28 much too soon and I feel the exact same way.  And what’s funny is people always tell me I seem so much older and act more mature.  I used to think that was a good thing, but now I’m beginning to wonder.  Enjoy your day!

Posted by  on  04/14  at  07:30 AM

Can I totally steal your post for MY 26th birthday next month?  Because, really, you say it so much better than I will.

Happy Birthday smile

Posted by angela  on  04/14  at  08:06 AM

Happy Birthday! I kind of felt the same way when I turned 25 this year.

Hope you have a lovely birthday!

Posted by Heather  on  04/14  at  06:17 PM

Happy birthday!

I think I am relatively the same person, only with a whole lot more stuff.

Don’t know if that’s a bad thing, or a good one.

Posted by Ann M.  on  04/14  at  06:48 PM

Happy Birthday Britt!!!!  Hope all is well for you.  I know what you mean.  I certainly don’t feel my age (20-11 is how old I say I am as 30 is not in my vocabulary).  Anyway.  We are the same people we were back then, just with more experiences that hopefully we have learned from.

Posted by  on  04/14  at  06:55 PM

Happy Birthday old lady smile I know what you mean though. I still feel like someone should be watching me and making sure I come home at night.  Then I remember I am so old and boring that I don’t even go out!!!

Posted by  on  04/14  at  06:58 PM

Happy Birthday girlie!  I have news for you...it doesn’t get any easier! LOL.  Just like you, I always thought I’d be a “grown-up” in my upper 20s.  Truth be told, there are times I definitely feel like I could be back in high school.  It’s so weird.  I swear 10 years ago, those I knew you were 26 were so grown up!  Well, now we know it’s just a facade!  I hope you had some more of your cake tonight.  Love ya!

Posted by  on  04/14  at  07:24 PM

I can toast to that!  I feel the same way every birthday...like, when am I going to feel like a grownup?  smile I hope your day was wonderful!

Posted by  on  04/14  at  08:08 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Hope you had a fabulous day!

Posted by Jesspond  on  04/14  at  08:10 PM

HA....I got you beat sister.....29 on Thursday!  Happy Birthday to us!

Posted by  on  04/14  at  08:16 PM

I want that strawberry cake.  I want it so bad that I’d probably stick my hands all over it to prevent anyone else from taking a piece.  Then if my dogs tried to lick the icing off my fingers I’d kick them.  Yeah - I violently want that cake.

I’m leaving this anonymous because I don’t want the world to know I’d abuse animals for that cake.  But I know you know.

Posted by  on  04/15  at  10:01 AM

Happy, happy birthday to you!!!  (a couple days late, sorry!).  I felt the same way about 26.  But for some reason when I turned 27 this past December, it didn’t strike me as “old” as 26 did.  Weird I know!

Posted by Platinum Rose  on  04/16  at  04:48 PM

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brittny I'm B-Love. I've just returned to America after spending three years in Kuwait with my husband Mr. B-Love and our two maltese, Boz and Lucy. We recently added two more doggies to our family, Rocky and Teddy. I love weight training, OU football, and lazy weekends. Buckle up and get ready for my constant embarrassing moments, continual madness at a new job, and my daily effort to rely on Christ while adjusting to life back in the real world.


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