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thenewgreen  ·  3619 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski, how old are you? And how do you feel about your age?

I don't think much about how old I am. I have mentioned this before, but when I was a teenager I asked my father, "dad, at what age did you finally feel like an adult?" He responded, "when I find out, I'll let you know."

I never feel old, except that it is taking me slightly longer to recover from bumps and bruises than it used to. It's hard to discern whether this is a product of age or just being out of shape. -I'm getting back in shape though. Truly, I am.

I realized though that "maturity" isn't something that just "snap" happens. It's a process. There are events that can take you more quickly down the path though. In the last three months I have moved my family twice, I delivered my son, I euthanized my dog and had some major new responsibilities at work come down all at once. I feel like I've aged a lot this year. More grey hairs, belly is flabbier.

My birthday is coming up and I'll be 37. I don't ever think about age but looking at that number 37 makes it hit home. That's pretty damned close to 40.

Still, I'm working on cool projects, I've got a great family, my friends kick ass and I still make music and podcasts and stuff....

I'm totally cool with where I am in life.