Thursday, July 08, 2010

Mid Life Crisis

A mid life crisis is defined by wikipedia as:

"a period of dramatic self-doubt that is felt by some individuals in the "middle years" or middle age of life, as a result of sensing the passing of their own youth and the imminence of their old age"

This pretty accurately reflects how I feel right now. There is definitely a lot of self doubt going on, and I'm already feeling the passing of youth and the imminence of old age. and I'm only 27.

Here are some characteristics of a mid life crisis:

Individuals experiencing a midlife crisis have some of these feelings:

  • search of an undefined dream or goal - Check
  • a deep sense of remorse for goals not accomplished - Check
  • desire to achieve a feeling of youthfulness - Check
  • need to spend more time alone or with certain peers - Check

What the hell am I going to do when I'm 47?

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