I was at a bank when the banker asked me for my age with regards to standard procedures associated with the transaction I was doing. He thought I was still a student. When I told him my age, he was flabbergasted and remarked that I don't look my age. It may have been because of my dressing that day but I was still flattered because his reaction indicated a compliment. :P
Really, age is just a number because youths can think maturely but adults can think childishly, including yours truly. It depends on their family background and environment. I think suffering can strengthen character and refine thoughts.
Yes, I'm blessed with a youthful appearance, I admit. Still, I think external appearances can work against oneself. It is such a prevalent thing for youths to dress glamorously at Christmas, which actually makes them look older than their age, not mature as they want to be thought as.
As for me, I was really put off by the security guards at the entrance of Melbourne's Crown Casino. Though they were just doing their job, they asked me twice if I was bluffing about my age even though they had my passport! I am never stepping into there ever again!
I guess women at my age dress in coordinated suits and wear makeup as well as let their hair down. I don't do any of those. Hehe. Still, appearance doesn't bring out one's age. It can be used to one's advantage instead. No, I'm not defending myself. It's really what's in our mind and heart that matters.
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