What did you imagine your life to look like at 33? I thought I’d be living in a slum somewhere in the Global South. Or perhaps teaching in inner-city schools. Possibly I’d have become famous, my secret fantasy. But I never thought I would be staring at my remaining 50 years of life thinking, “Is this it?” But here we are. I’m 33, and wondering that very thing.
Lauren, I love how you are exploring the topic of mid-life and letting the reader follow your thoughts and emotions. It's very relatable and helpful. I really enjoy your writing style.
I really enjoyed and totally got what you are saying, you put into words what many of us experience- it reassuring to read. Sometimes we hate samey samey other times will long for it.
In my experience husbands, on reading this would 1) worry if you’re unwell
What a great piece. I’ve felt like this a lot (although it seems to have stopped a bit recently) I wondered if it was because we spend so long doing what we are taught we should - education, family, work etc that maybe we get to a place where we don’t have to be so rushed we have some more time to think about it.
Feel this totally! I often wonder if I have perpetual dissatisfaction, which is a bit of a horrifying thought! And then am envious of those who are more easily contented. But I reckon it’s just the way you are wired and if you are that sort of person, you always will be and it’s something to harness and be proud of.
Lauren, I love how you are exploring the topic of mid-life and letting the reader follow your thoughts and emotions. It's very relatable and helpful. I really enjoy your writing style.
:), Martha P.
I really enjoyed and totally got what you are saying, you put into words what many of us experience- it reassuring to read. Sometimes we hate samey samey other times will long for it.
In my experience husbands, on reading this would 1) worry if you’re unwell
2) worry if they are to blame
3) buy flowers which should help any situation.
Bless them. X
What a great piece. I’ve felt like this a lot (although it seems to have stopped a bit recently) I wondered if it was because we spend so long doing what we are taught we should - education, family, work etc that maybe we get to a place where we don’t have to be so rushed we have some more time to think about it.
Feel this totally! I often wonder if I have perpetual dissatisfaction, which is a bit of a horrifying thought! And then am envious of those who are more easily contented. But I reckon it’s just the way you are wired and if you are that sort of person, you always will be and it’s something to harness and be proud of.