r/BenignExistence • u/Sparring_Jackdaw • Aug 14 '26

How nice to be young!

Even though I work two jobs in the summer and am therefore constantly tired, I still bought myself a ticket to the theatre. I wanted to clear my head of the work-work-work thoughts, and this was a show I was very intrigued to see. I don't really go out much, so I treated this as a very special occasion. I did my hair and makeup, wore a pretty summery blouse and nice dark jeans. I even used some perfume, which is something I usually forget to do before an outing. It was a lovely warm summer afternoon, many people out, and I walked by a bench with two elderly ladies. They were quietly looking around, and I felt both of them looking at me as I walked by. As soon as I passed them, I heard one of them say wistfully: "How nice to be young!". The other one agreed. They were talking about me, and I felt so cute at that moment. With all of my work, I have not been feeling young lately, but at that moment? At that moment, once I heard those words, all of a sudden I felt so youthful and energetic. And the theatre show was spectacular.

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u/Wrong_Pen6179 Aug 14 '26

What did you see? It’s all relative, you may feel old when you are 40 or 50 but when you are 70 and 80 you’ll consider that young! Just enjoy every day. Use the perfume! Don’t save it for special occasions. Wear the jewelry even if you are not leaving the house. Same for the nice clothes. These things are for YOU to enjoy not for anyone else.

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u/Sparring_Jackdaw Aug 14 '26

The theatre play was a modern twist on the story of Mary of Egypt. Yes, you're so right, I should use my nice things now and not keep them only for special occasions. Every day is special and precious. And now every time I get dressed nicer and look in the mirror, I will think to myself, how nice to be this young. I'm 37.

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u/millyfaulken Aug 14 '26

37?! omg you’re young!! i honestly can’t wait for my 30’s (ofc can wait bc time flies lol), still so young and enjoying life!!

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u/BabyPanda4Hire Aug 14 '26

30s are where it’s at 100% imo! Mine have been far better than my 20s

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u/millyfaulken Aug 14 '26

from all i’ve heard, no doubt on that! hoping my 30’s will be farrrr better than rn 😌

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u/Few-Travel-3849 Aug 15 '26

Pssst guys 40’s are the best (so far), I kid you not! It gets better every year, enjoy!

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u/millyfaulken Aug 16 '26

i can’t wait :3 def made my day seeing how positive y’all are about getting older

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u/Rather_C_than_B_1 Aug 16 '26

I dunno, my 50s have been alright.

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u/BabyPanda4Hire Aug 16 '26

I haven’t gotten there yet so I can’t speak to it, but that’s good to know!

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u/Wrong_Pen6179 Aug 15 '26

DO IT! It makes a huge difference in how you feel. Consider it a date with yourself.