I guess that's a personal decision, when you're past your prime.

I've made goals which fall in the 'by the time I'm 27' category, so I'm not quite sure what 28 means. Maybe it's the 2 year time frame I can work with at that sweet age of 25 right now.

You'll be young when you feel young (looks like you're doing alright) - cause "age" ain't nuthin' but a number, man.

Oh, I am so there. 28 feels old. When everyone is doing shots at the bar I reminisce about my early twenties and wonder if I'm old because I'd rather be at home drinking wine. Its all a matter of perspective, though. If you work with people that are middle aged, then you are the kid. I use that to remind myself I am still young.

I feel like a grandma saying this but I had to laugh at the idea of 28 being considered old by any standard. I just turned 40--if you really want to feel old, turn 40.

If it makes you feel any better, while 40 sounds old, it's not as bad as it sounds. I have 2 kids but manage to have a social life, fun with my husband, and still weigh the same as I did in high school. I have a nice house, money in the bank and can afford to do cool stuff, travel, etc. I am confident and know what I want more than I ever did up until this point in my life, and I have the experience and knowledge to make it happen.

Yes, I have to work out every day to stay in shape, which is a pain--but then again, I'm also in better shape than I was back when I was in my 20s and could eat whatever and not exercise; there's nothing attractive about being flabby and skinny. Yes, wrinkles suck--but that's why they make Botox and sell all that expensive face stuff. If you're willing to shell out the money, you can at least stave off the worst of it.

Enjoy 28--can you honestly say you'd want to be 21 again?

Whenever people ask my age, I always have to stop and think for a minute, because I honestly don't remember right away (and no... it's not because my memory is failing).

The last milestone I remember as far as age-wise was when I turned 25. It was because my car insurance went down, and I was finally allowed to rent from Hertz (or was it Avis? I forget... hmm maybe my memory isn't what it used to be).

Past that point, what real milestone is there? Everything else is just an artificial date, and maybe an excuse for a party. You are as old as you feel you are.

As I always say: You have to grow old but you don't have to grow up.

I'm 41.

I can ditto Maggie's comments about turning 40. Perhaps, the 'Life's too Short' comment starts to make more sense when you get this old, but I definitely prefer now over my early 20's - for all the reasons she stated, and then some.

BTW - Someone just gave me a cheezy "look who's forty" t-shirt for my b-day that I stuffed in a back drawer - any takers?

I'm 27, and I don't think I'm at my prime yet. Physically, I'm in better shape than I was in my teens and early 20s. I'm stronger and more flexible. I started having aches and pains when I was in my early teens, and I've always had a long recovery time and been injury-prone. I still haven't started dating, and I'm not sure if I want to bother with it.

Sometimes, though, I feel old, when people mistake me for over 30. (Isn't it supposed to be rude to imply that people are anything over 25, unless they're unmistakably over 40?) On the other hand, I've also been mistaken for a college or high school student fairly recently. I've seen people in their early 20s who are starting to get saggy faces and wrinkles, and I don't have either of those.

You have 28 wonderful and glorious years. Think of everything you've experienced and learned to get you where you are. My mom emulates how I want to progress.

She doesn't say "I am 43, 56, 72, 13, or 23."

She says "I have __ wonderful years that I've been blessed with. Can I tell you about some of my favorite moments? She appreciates the past. Lives in the presents and is excited for the future.

I've stopped longing to be older. (like I did in my teens and in college). And, I'm coming to terms with not wanting to be younger. Bc like Maggie said, really, would you realllly want to be 21 again? or 16?

Instead, I remember the type of person I was then and the dreams I had. And, I work to still be that person today. Because at any age, I'm still myself - the dreamer, doer, go getter, life lover, writer, etc. that got me to where I am today.

All the Best,
Alex

Hell, I'm in the same boat as you, turned 28 this month, and I feel like my opportunities and potential are always increasing. It's like this giant burgeoning wave waiting to be realized, like a giant cosmic orgasm of life and energy. It's such an exciting ride, the persistent aches and pains are hardly noticeable. At least for now...

In a lot of ways I felt a shift start @ about 27. It felt good. Like I was finally figuring some things out. Now I'm on the eve (one month left!) of 29. My two best friends had their 29th birthdays already and swear there is a massive funk waiting for me. I'm going to try to be optimistic.

However, there are plenty of things that have happened to me recently that totally support your feelings:

1) I heard something from the late 1980's referred to as 'vintage'.

2) My hair dresser found my first gray hair & then presented it to me.

3) I was walking past a Maserati in the parking lot and there was a Nine Inch Nails cd on the front seat. It seemed horribly wrong to me. I mean since when do Trent fans drive a Maserati? Apparently since they got old enough to be able to afford one...

4) Then there are the fresh faced & eager neophytes we call summer interns. I use to have a thing for chasing summer interns. At 25 I thought it was cute when I'd mention the Beta vs VHS debate of the 80's and get a response of "Beta? I think I've read about it" - as if my childhood was something on Wiki. This summer I realized I've gotten to an age where flirting with the college boys borders on dirty & wrong.

So, yeah @ the end of the day my age is getting more apparent to me. However, would I go back to 20? Not on your life.