We all find ourselves feeling nostalgic over our childhood at one point or another. Maybe we treasure the memories of being young and carefree. Maybe we miss the bygone era of a simpler decade. Or maybe we just miss not having to get up in the morning and go to work.
However often you find yourself looking back, you can’t deny that as time goes on, you change with it. The things that were important to you in your childhood aren’t important at all anymore. Now, you have all sorts of new focuses…some of which might have confused your younger self!
When it comes to getting older, all of us have different experiences. But some things are universal — or at least, almost. We are all more tired, more cynical, and who knew you could hurt your neck by “sleeping on it wrong”?
But there are good things about getting older, too. For one thing, you probably no longer care nearly as much what people think of you. These days, you wouldn’t be trying as hard to impress Sean from ninth grade.
Whether you like getting older or hate it, you can’t deny that it’s a whole new adventure.
1. It can be disappointing.
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When it comes to adulthood, we’re all just winging it. As kids, we thought adults knew exactly what they were doing. As it turns out, not a single one of us has a clue, so don’t bother comparing yourself to anyone else.
2. Keep that bubbly coming.
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Once upon a time, you mocked La Croix and said it didn’t taste like anything. It always knew you would come crawling back to its slightly flavored goodness. We bet you even have a favorite flavor, don’t you?
3. Orange — so obnoxious!
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Remember when you were a kid and you always wondered why your parents were in such bad moods? Well, now you know. It still doesn’t make a lick of sense, but at least you can relate now. Sorry, mom and dad.
4. Clean dishes, clean heart.
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People say that children enjoy the simple things in life, but adults do, too! They just enjoy much more boring things, like replacing the dish sponge on a regular basis. We’ll see who’s laughing when you don’t die of salmonella.
5. Sleep is beautiful.
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Remember being a kid and far too excited by the experiences of the day to lay down and go to sleep? What a fool you were. All that time you were discovering things and having fun when you could have been asleep.
6. Seriously, sleep is the best.
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Once you reach a certain age, you’re always tired. You’re just ALWAYS…tired. So, waking up in the middle of the night with hours left to sleep is like getting a present. In fact, that’s a legitimate gift idea.
7. Once you reach a certain age, it never stops.
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Kids possess the magical ability to roughhouse without getting hurt. When you get older, you realize the back pain is here to stay. Just accept it and it will be so much easier.
8. That’s a rough day.
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Kids don’t have a good perception of age, so they can look at adults and have no context for how old they are. Just remember that. That little girl at the grocery store might have called you an old lady, but she’s only six.
9. What was wrong with us?
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Is the majority of adult life about being tired, thinking about sleep, and regretting not sleeping? No, don’t be silly, that’s not all of it. It’s also paying bills and making lots and lots of appointments.
10. Admit it, you thought this was funny.
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You apparently don’t need to have kids to make a classic dad joke. All you need is about 30 years under your belt. If no one else in the office says the joke, take one for the team.
11. There’s nothing as mature as being prepared.
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Don’t waste those napkins! Every time you find one, shove it into the glove box until you have an unending supply for every occasion imaginable. Just ignore the fact that you’ve become your mother.
12. It’s easy to be fun when you have energy.
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If you used to have a crazier lifestyle and now you’ve calmed down, you probably still tell the stories. Probably while you’re drinking some kombucha to help regulate digestion. You get lots of tummy troubles these days.
13. Follow those sales.
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There was a time in your life when you probably rarely cooked. Now you not only cook, but you also might even cut out coupons. And admit it, you’re really proud about the time you scored those discounted salmon fillets.
14. It makes you feel like Bobby Flay.
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There’s no point in explaining to anyone else why that spatula is your favorite, is there? If they don’t understand, they never will. Sure, you might never actually star on Chopped, but you can dream.
15. It’ll happen before you know it.
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That boy in the middle school band with cute frosted tips? He got really, really weird in the last 20 years or so. You might want to delete that Facebook friend request before you realize he’s kind of a jerk.
16. It wasn’t even good wine, either.
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Tylenol might be a part of your semi-daily regimen now. As for how you got that pain in your neck…it’s anyone’s guess. At least you’re armed with an arsenal of hangover cures from your younger days.
17. That cat must be over 30, too.
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There’s nothing like hearing the bass drop at an awesome party two doors down while you binge “The Great British Baking Show.” All the young kids might be having fun dancing, but you and Mr. Fluffy are about to find out who’s Star Baker.
18. Can I upgrade?
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There’s no doubt that 30-somethings tend to get cynical. Maybe it’s because of the little punks who think they won’t have mysterious back pain one day, too. Unfortunately, by the time they’re old enough to start hurting, you’ll be even older and crotchetier.
19. None of us know what we’re doing.
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When you were a kid, you probably thought you’d hit an age where you never doubted yourself anymore. The truth is, we’re all winging it. So, don’t worry too much if it seems like others have their lives together.
20. Adulting means not giving a crap.
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The thought of someone judging them paralyzes most young people. When you get older, you realize no one’s looking anyway. In fact, they’re not looking because they’re worried someone is watching them, too.
21. Choose string cheese every time.
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Eventually, the party scene loses its charm. Being in your own home trying to impress no one is way more fun. At home, it’s just you and your mega-pack of string cheese from Costco. Sounds like a perfect Friday night.
22. They’re called priorities, OK?
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People who can enjoy parties without worrying about daylight savings time are people who don’t have jobs to go to tomorrow, Brittany. The responsible people here have to get up a whole hour earlier than usual.
23. There’s nothing like rocking out while you pick up milk.
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Once upon a time, you probably thought the grocery store was boring. Now it’s magical, full of nutritious food, great deals, and your favorite songs. Talk about the perfect evening out on the town.
24. Matching socks is so weirdly satisfying.
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There’s nothing like finally locating that matching sock you’ve been looking for. No matter what you do, you swear that dryer has it out for them. As for the parking lot fights, well, we don’t talk about those.
25. Close-minded or self-aware? That’s the question.
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Maybe adults aren’t as good about trying new things no matter what the topic. Or maybe they’re just too self-aware to put themselves through a bad experience. Plus, when you start getting older, you stop worrying about peer pressure.
26. That’s what happens when you prioritize hydration.
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You call it “bladder control problems,” but we call it “making sure you get a full eight glasses a day for health.” I might be old, but one day my skin is going to look amazing.
27. Is this why everything always hurts?
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The longer you live the more you learn about life. The bad part of that is you’re always annoyed with the people who haven’t caught up yet. That’s the eternal cycle of why old people tend to be grumpy.
28. It’s mostly a compliment.
It’s never fun when people make a subtle commentary on your appearance. It’s even worse when that commentary has something to do with your age. That little caveat stings, especially when it came from your mom’s friend Sharon who’s just SO judgemental.
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It’s never fun when people make a subtle commentary on your appearance. It’s even worse when that commentary has something to do with your age. That little caveat stings, especially when it came from your mom’s friend Sharon who’s just SO judgemental.
29. We call this a win.
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It’s so fun when you get to the age that you can drink yet still be responsible. Finding good deals on Groupon even after you’ve blacked out from Long Island iced teas is a win in our book.
30. There’s a funny hitch here.
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It might sound boring to you but here’s something funny: when it’s your life, all those things feel really, really important. Even the dull stuff ends up making you happy. And when it makes you happy, it doesn’t seem nearly as dull.
31. Monica hits the nail on the head.
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When you’re getting older, there’s always someone who will be even older than you. Their job is to laugh when you complain and tell you to wait until you’re their age. To someone else, you’re still young and irresponsible!
32. Older, more responsible, and with PREFERENCES.
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Most people in their 30s can afford soap, shampoo, toilet paper, and all those hotel amenities. What they can afford is a sore backside from 2-ply. Besides, who wants to deal with the tiny little travel bottles of shampoo anyway?
33. Coffee will betray you one day.
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In college, you probably lived off coffee day and night. Getting older means the time for that delicious beverage is strictly before 12 p.m. Oh, and your first cup will send you straight to the bathroom.
34. In so many years, there’s a lot to remember.
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Yes, you get more forgetful as you get older. Let’s blame it on all that accumulated wisdom that has been building up over the decades. That way you look wise instead of old and forgetful.
35. Stop it with all those expectations!
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Sometimes there are benefits to simplifying things. You can enjoy holidays without needing it to be the best night of your life. Sometimes the best experiences in life are when everything was completely normal.
36. Wow, that really SUCKS.
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You used to roll your eyes at your mom when she would spend the whole day cleaning. Now, you look forward to getting home and breaking out the Swiffer. For your birthday, you’re treating yourself to a Shark.
37. Except that the stores will be PACKED.
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Going to a grocery store is the best thing ever. The only thing that can ruin it is if there are other people there, standing in front of the Raisin Bran. Young people and their selfish need for cereal!
38. And that does have something going for it.
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Remember when you were a teenager and terrified of everyone judging you? Once you get older, you realize everyone is thinking the exact same thing. In general, people don’t pay a lot of attention to each other.
39. A new generation learns to love clean floors.
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When you were a kid, you probably never understood why your mother got so mad when you tracked mud on the floor. Now you do, and you’re sorry. In fact, you should probably go buy her some flowers right now.
40. As long as they’re covered, you can pretend you’re still young.
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Once upon a time, you were yo7ung and didn’t have to imagine what you would look like with gray hair. Now there are youngsters out there dying their hair gray on purpose. What’s happening to the world?
41. Don’t worry, Joe. She’ll probably love it.
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There’s something to be said about growing older in a relationship. For one thing, you know your spouse will be pumped over that new juicer. The two of you are going juice the heck out of some kale.
42. Too old and too young all at once
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Life can be rough at that weird between-old-and-young time. But don’t worry, one day when you’re all grown up, your skin will be fabulous. Just like your mother used to tell you when you were a pre-teen.
43. Get a load of those sliding doors, Stacy.
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When you were young, you probably laughed at the soccer moms in their minivans. These days, your Pacifica makes you feel SAFE. There are all sorts of crazy people out on the road.!
44. Just wait ‘til you run out of Rolaids and then roll your eyes!
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There’s no doubt your stomach gets a wee bit more sensitive as you get older. Those heartburn meds might just become your best friends. Nothing goes with a jalapeno bagel like a couple of yummy Rolaids.
45. Sometimes you have to make tough confessions.
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You spent your teenage years laughing at your dad’s weekend lawn-mowing routine. And now, you admit that you’ve become him While you’ve held out on the socks-and-sandals routine you can feel the tug.
46. You can’t always take the youth out of the aging person.
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There are plenty of things that change as you get older….but at the end of it, you’re still the same person. After all, not everybody can get older AND wiser.
47. If you think this sounds like a good time, you might be old.
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There’s nothing like opening some layettes and getting mimosa-drunk while you tell Claire that she’s glowing. Just keep Uncle So-and-So from falling asleep in the stroller; it’s new.
48. Only when you forget to take your morning Advil.
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It’s a little alarming how quickly our bodies start to deteriorate. Once you hit your mid-twenties, it’s pretty much all downhill from there. We’d advise you to roll with the punches, but punches would hurt.
49. Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”
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Home is great: it’s where you get to wear whatever you want, say whatever you want, and eat whatever you want. Everybody should be home all the time. In fact, everyone should go home right now.
50. Not everything is bad.
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If the thought of getting older makes you shudder, remember just because you’ve left one stage behind doesn’t mean the next won’t be amazing.
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