Aging makes me sad

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I’m approaching 30 next year and surprise surprise- I’m having a hard time with it. I thought it might help if I outlined some of the things that are bothering me, so here it goes.

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First, the obvious- it’s a little daunting to realize that my life is probably half over. Plus, that’s only if I make it to 60. If I live to 50, half of my life is over! I feel panicked by this sudden revelation. I’ve always been kind of a “one day I’ll do this” type of person and that’s going to have to stop.

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Second, this is just a general observation and seems small, but it makes me sad. Brands that I have consumed for decades are suddenly not advertising to me anymore.and like co create pitch are definitely “talking” to a younger generation. It makes me feel like, oh I don’t know, that my turn is over. I've been spending a lot of time thinking about everyday problems lately and one thing that keeps coming to mind is how many products still seem designed for people who are young, healthy, and comfortable with technology.

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My turn at life is over. I’m no longer relevant and it’s someone else’s time now.

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