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Are you in a Mid-Life crisis?

Although I don’t believe such a thing exists on a scientific level, here are some symptoms I can imagine.

Consider yourself in a mid-life crisis if -

  • You are getting nostalgic about the past lately
  • You think cutting your hair short makes you look younger
  • You think tight T-shirts suit you better
  • You get unusually happy when you buy from Forever-21 or American Eagle or Hollister or Abercombie.
  • You start believing in stories of young girls dating married old men
  • You say you don’t remember your age on your birthday
  • You start becoming ambiguous about your age in general - you prefer to use floor() instead of round() on your age. You fight with all your liar’s might to stay below 40.
  • …..

My friend Troy has contributed more to this list… his list follows:

  • You just bought a motorcycle
  • You start working out, because you think it might be your last chance to actually be fit
  • You are more motivated to finish your projects before your mental faculties deteriorate or you get too lazy
  • You find sites like Facebook annoying because you don’t want to keep up with the latest tech fads all the time
  • You realize you’re closer to 40 than to 30 and are momentarily disturbed by that thought

Thanks Troy for your contribution!

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