Today at the gym, a woman asked me my age. She’s a stranger and right out just asked me my age. We were exercising on the stationary bikes (she was two bikes away from me) and I was reading a book, when she greeted me with a “hello” and asked me what I do to stay thin. I smiled and replied, “exercise and diet.” Then she asked me if I had children, to which I replied, “no, not yet.” After that, she asked my age and before I could answer, she immediately followed with, “Are you in your thirties? You look like you are in your early thirties.” Then she said, “I am fifty.” Her directness kind of surprised me. For some women, unless we are at the doctor or filling out some type of official application, asking our age can be a sensitive subject. Men, for the most part, could care less about sharing their age with others.

For me, age is a number and the most important things are to feel happy with your life (at whatever stage you are at), and to be healthy! I am happy to be at the point of my life that I am at and to have learned from my experiences over the years. In certain aspects, I think I am wiser now than I was ten years ago and I try to no longer sweat the small stuff.

Even though I consider age as a number, I’ll never forget a physical I took when I was in my late twenties, which at the end said, “based on your results, you have the health of a 17-year-old.” Yes, a 17 year-old! Yay! So, as long as I feel good and am healthy, that is what matters.

Age is also in one’s attitude. There are people who are 17 that seem like they are 100 or more, and others that are 80 and seem like they are in their twenties because of their positive spirit and energy! I choose to try to stay positive and in good spirits! How about you?

I saw this test recently (on bitecharge.com) and took it, just for fun. It is quick, with only 10 questions that supposedly determine “How Old You Are At Heart.” Not sure what the questions are based on (the site does not provide an explanation), but I took it anyway. I am 25 at heart, and you?

Do you think women are more sensitive about age than men? When was the last time someone asked you your age? Do you freely shared your age?

Hugs,

Paola

PS – Birthday Vacation at Calistoga Ranch & Thoughtful Birthday Gifts I received.