I don’t think of myself as old. That said, I am approaching 50.
I often feel like a child in a near 50-year old’s body. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and, say, holy shit, I can’t believe I’m almost 50. Add to that the fact that I have a daughter who will turn 20 this year and it all almost feels surreal.
While I don’t consider myself old, relatively speaking I am.
Relative to my daughter. Relative to how old I was at age 30, 40 and even 45. Relative to lots of things.
I make this distinction because, on one hand, age is but a number and I don’t consider myself old. This is key to staying excited and engaged and ensuring act two of your life is full of new experiences, big plans and fun adventures.