This hottie tagged me on Facebook to share stories about ‘age’. She hilariously wrote (in Bahasa Indonesia) how she always feels like a 21 year old, and always tell people that she is twenty-one. If a close friend was nearby and gave her the dirty look about claiming twenty-one, she would correct it to 24. Still not her real age, I don’t think. Nobody knows how old she really is, but it doesn’t matter. I know her only from her blog, but I truly think she’s awesome. Not only she has the good look, but also very talented. That’s why I think she can get away with this.
While jokingly she admitted that she’s living in denial, she did ask if there’s any ‘mature’ person who’d feel the same. If by that, she meant to ask: is there any 30++ year old people who feel young at heart and act like one, my answer would be ‘a lot’. But I don’t know how many of those ‘a lot’ who would ‘lie’ (jokingly or not) about their age.
Mine is totally the opposite. I’ve always told people my real age, never once hesitated. I enjoyed seeing their eyes gotten bigger exclaimed, “BUT YOU DON’T LOOK 35!” Liking the next comment even more, “Are you sure you’re not 25?” I am not exactly sure what makes people say that. But since appearance is the first thing you’d see, I’m guessing it’s my look? I don’t wear heavy make ups or ‘pimp’ my hair. No lipsticks, just lip balm during the winter season. No eye shadows, only eyeliner. My hair is long sand straight, I don’t make it ‘poofy’; only occasionally when I feel like doing something ‘different’, I’d curl the tip of my hair a little bit.
One of my coworkers said one day that the reason why I look young(er) was because I’m Asian. I asked her if she was serious, and cluelessly she said that she was, but not anymore after that question. “I just think if you start wearing [heavy] make ups since middle school, whether you’re white, black or Asian, you’d look older than your actual age.”
My other guess why people would not believe me when I tell them that I’m in my mid 30s, probably because I’m a goofball. ‘Dork’ is my nickname -lovingly given by hubby and now the nurses and doctors at work are also calling me that, great– and I don’t hesitate being silly around my kids’ and their friends.
I do feel young at heart. I really think that people who are able to laugh a lot, who takes life not too seriously and not afraid to look silly; are the coolest people on Earth. Not necessarily going around telling people that your age is ten years younger than the actual one. But since nobody gets hurt, I don’t think it’s a crime.
“It’s not denial. I’m just very selective about the reality I accept.” -Calvin (6), from Calvin and Hobbes.
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Hey babe!!! Thanks for writing this and mentioning me! 😉
But yeah, Asians do look younger, people with darker skin also have better skin which doesn’t wrinkle easily.
I guess we are all young at heart, which is a good thing, I think. Some people might think I am ‘sok anak muda’ but I really don’t care. I feel young, I love myself (no matter how fat I am now) and that’s the most important thing.
I don’t like getting older so much, but I can’t do anything about it except take better care of myself..
But you, you look very young, really. Nobody would think you are 35, I’m sure.
So just do what I do and claim to be 26 or 27 the next time someone asks.. 😉
this year, I found my age is a cute number, i love it 😀
I tell always my real age only to find that most people don’t believe me.
30 years old – according to them – have wrinkes around the eyes due to too much make up and partying, saggy boobs and crackly hair LMAO. While me? I still look like a teenager!!! LOL
“But I don’t know how many of those ‘a lot’ who would ‘lie’ (jokingly or not) about their age.”
I like to think I’m mature (ha!) and hardly joke about my age. I just happen to forget about it. :p
Personally, I don’t feel old until I see the number next to my age box. Or talk to someone who was born after 1980!
I don’t actually care whether people think I’m 40 or 20, as both have advantages and disadvantages in certain situations. I was once asked in the movie if I brought my student card (as students get discount), which was ok, but being rejected to enter the club because I don’t look old enough to drink can be awkward and cause an unnecessary stare. On the other hand, going to fancy restaurant and look mature can be an advantage as I’d be treated more seriously, get the sommelier explaining the wine selection and don’t feel like a kid following her parents to eat.
To me it’s more important to be a responsible adult without losing ‘child spirit’ (the ‘dork’ or goofiness you mentioned above). Guess marrying someone who refuses to grow up and keeps acting like 16 years old helps 😉
Diny, you remind me of the conversation I have with Elyani when she was telling me of the time she had to apply for entrance visa to Canada. The immigration officer was grilling her this way and that way, asking ridiculous questions, including: “In your passport it says you’re 42. But you don’t look 42, you look younger!” in a manner that didn’t convey she was flattering her but more like she was disbelieved or unconvinced.
I remember Elyani feeling very flabbergasted as it was definitely not her fault to be looking younger than her age. But at the same time I also thought this was highly flattering for her that an immigration officer would give her a hard time just because of her youthful look 😉
It’s funny when youth always wanna look older and adult wanna look younger :D.
Din,
I honestly tell people my real age when they ask me. In my head, I’m stuck of being 27 years old (10 years ago to be exact). This age thing doesn’t bother me at all.
I do feel ‘old’ when someone calls me Ma’am or G’s mother.
@rima: you’re welcome! narcissism is not a crime anyway :p
@melly: is it 30?
@mariskova: quickly… how old are you? *buzz* too late!
@finallywoken: nitnit, it’s always flattering when they id’ed me at the bar :p
@therry: “well geez officer, sorry for being and look young!” he he he, i know what you mean. it’s not like i’m trying to lie to be older or anything.
@ichi: the youngs want to look older [usually] by using lots of make-ups, pimp the hair and/or put on old(er) dresses; the oldies want to look younger? almost impossible. you could try to dress like a grunge or a cheer leader, but really… those wrinkles around your eyes aren’t lying.
@lorraine: yen, i know! i can’t stand when being called ma’am either. i understand they’re probably trying to be respectful, but it annoys me. i’d rather be called by my first name, not even mrs. p (hubby’s last name)
I tell always my real age only to find that most people don’t believe me.
30 years old – according to them – have wrinkes around the eyes due to too much make up and partying, saggy boobs and crackly hair LMAO. While me? I still look like a teenager!!! LOL
Aduuhhhh.. gak mudeng pake bahasa inggris.. 😀
i never deny my age. funny part: people don’t believe it. ya wes deeeeeeh. 😀
@the writer: 30 years old and boobs are already sagging? tsk, tsk, tsk… too big, maybe? lol
@fitrimohan: of course they won’t believe you coz you’re telling them you’re 40 :p
Yep, Din. You got that right LOL Ever read that research publication that states Danish girls are very well endowed? LOL
I never lied about my age. But this year I’m gonna be 35 .. and suddenly I’m feeling scared ….. I will be 40 within 5 years!!!!!!
most of people who i met on bus, train or flight usually ask me “kuliah dimana, dik?”
i’m 30 on this year and has left the college about seven years ago…but people thought that i’m 21 or 22 years..
look 8 years younger??haha…
@yessigreena: he he he, so you look young and educated. sip lah!
Personally, I never lied about my age Din.
But I never stated my age to public, unless people asked me.
Not because am worried, its because I can’t stand if people look at me and questioning my answer :-p