The Next Box
Joelle said before her coffee on June 3, 2008
Kathy and I were discussing her upcoming birthday and she’d mentioned that she just didn’t want any more birthdays. That 32 seemed like a nice stopping point and hey, how ‘bout it, Science?
That got me thinking that I’ll be 35 this year, which doesn’t really bother me that much… it’s just time and has no bearing on who I am as a person and frankly, aside from a few very soft, oh-so-distinguished crows feet, I don’t look a day over 33. 
But then later, while I was filling out my review for Sex & the City on MovieTickets.com, they asked me to choose my age. And, as I was selecting 30-34 from the drop-down menu, that’s when it hit me.
In a few months, I’ll have to check the next box. The next box. 35-40. Thirty-five to forty. Panic ensued. Crunches were done. Moisturizer was applied. And then I refilled my coffee and got a grip.
Feh. Who cares? One more year doesn’t make you any less fabulous. Besides, who doesn’t love the Early Bird Special?
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from Tampa, FL
I am going to be 35 on Thursday...and I am having a wee bit of a hard time with it.
LOL
*sigh*
from Colorado
I agree with you completely on that aging thing. Who cares? It’s inevitable. LOL. I’ll be 34 this year, and I’m A-okay with that.
one more year just makes you more fabulous!
CHECK!
from Phoenix, AZ
I freaked out at 25 for some reason, I think due to feeling I had to be “grown up” at that point. 30 didn’t bother me but I’ll be 31 on Friday and there is a little twinge of HOLY SHIT because now I’m going full-throttle into my thirties.
Speaking as one who, as of October, will be at the apex of the next box - it gets worse.
No, not really. It’s gets more fabulous!
from Indianapolis
I’m careening towards 34 in a mere few days :( Speaking of SATC how did you like it? Don’t want to spoil the ending for anyone but I was hoping Carrie might have chosen the road less traveled?
I refuse to call them crows feet. They are smile and/or laugh lines indicating almost 36 years of happy. : )
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@Andrea: I’m down with that.
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@katie: I liked it! I thought it started to run a little long toward the end, but that was really my only gripe. Aside from the absolutely hideous gladiator sandals.
LOL @ Early Bird Special ... here’s to things to look forward to!
from FL
That was on an episode of Sex and the City...where they were discussing which age boxes they had to check. At any rate, the Early Bird Special is an incredibly good deal...beat the lines, get fresh food, and pay a lower price. Bring it on!
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@Beka: was it? I’ve only seen a handful of episodes.
Yes, and Samantha goes something along the lines of, “Welcome to my box, honey.”
(Welcome to my box, Joelle.)
Cocktail: Amaretto Stone Sour
Since I’m on the NEXT box ahead of that; “bite me”
But Beka does list some fine points in favor of the Early Bird. :D
from Crazy, USA
Grey is the new Blonde. *nod nod*
I’m right there with ya. Turn 35 this year, too. For some reason this bugs me more than turning 30 did. And along the lines of Andrea, I like the quote that says, “Laugh a lot, and when you’re older, all your wrinkles will be in the right places.” No Botox for me, Baby!
from Orlando, FL
46 this year for me. Meh. I don’t really feel any differently than I did when I was 35—just a lot smarter. I wear the same size clothes, [not the *same* clothes] I can run just as long and far, and I can still drink anyone under the table.
The only difference is I no longer color my prematurely gray hair [it started turning when I was 23]. And I like it!
from Orlando • Cocktail: Sit-Down Straw-Rita
Meh… I’ll be 41 in September. I actually enjoy the shock when I tell people I’m 40.
Just remember, it’s never about the numbers...it’s all about the attitude.
I still feel the same as when I was 20.
from USA
I’m 35 but my feeling like 16 years. I never bother about my age. My feeling is young