September 6th, 2010

Getting Older, And Hating Every Bit Of It!
By: Giia

As my 30th birthday comes and goes this past week, I have realized that getting older is a bitch. I was inclined to believe that females are probably more sensitive to aging, although I have found through talking to numerous men they can be equally as bothered by it. With that said, I’m still convinced that 30 for a man is like 50 for a woman, but I’ll leave my own prejudices aside for this article, and assume everyone who is out of their twenties can in some way, relate.

I can only speak for myself, but 30 has affected me in a way I didn’t think was possible. It’s been depressing, and I have really felt self-conscious about it. But then I really think about the last 10 years… Honestly, I am a lot better looking now than I was in my twenties, I feel confident of that. I’m in better shape and health, overall. I am a bit wiser, and probably a better decision maker in general. These things, though, do not bring me comfort! The only thing even mildly making a difference is the fact that I made out with a 21 year old super hot guy at the bar this past weekend. Somehow, attracting a younger man has made me feel better about myself. And then someone called me Cougar, and I felt old again. (PS: According to my googling, a cougar is at least 40!) With all that said… I’m still 30 and I’m still old.

There is also something about settling down, getting married, and having kids that is implied about being in your thirties that I do not like. While I respect those who value having a significant other and family, that is just not my cup of tea. It seems like enjoying being single, going out, and living it up are all frowned down upon all of a sudden because I am “30” now and I should want to lead a calmer, more responsible lifestyle. Fuck that.

So I am going to keep on doing what I’ve been doing, and say no thanks to this bullshit “getting old” label people keep trying to stick on me. For those of you 30+, hopefully you’ll agree that you still got your mojo, life is pretty damn decent, and that everyone who wants to “act like getting older makes you automatically a fucking loser” can kiss off.