Quick Question - Is My Age Not Showing?

Do I look 16 to you?

A few weekends ago we went to go see Fast & Furious 6. Hot guys, fast cars, and Michelle Rodriguez. How could you say no to that?? Any ways, we went in and it was pretty packed so instead of sitting at the very front (which really sucks) I made my way to sit next to this guy who had 2 empty seats by him. Let me rephrase, he was a boy. A tall one, but still a boy. I could tell right off that he couldn't be more than 15 years old. About half way through the movie he looked over at me, leaned closer, and asked “How old are you?” I looked over and got a really good look at his face and had to hold back a chuckle. I said “Oh, sweetie, how old are you?” and he replied with “I’m 14.” That’s about when my friend Olivia stifled a laugh. But I still heard it. I looked back at the boy and said “Umm, well, I’m 25.” His neck snapped forward so fast I almost almost laughed out loud. But then, he surprised me by turning back to me and saying “Really? 25? You look like you’re 16.” At that, I did laugh out loud and shook my head. I turned back to the screen and that’s when he leaned over and said “Well, I just wanted to tell you that you’re really pretty.” I told him that he was sweet and gave him a thank you. By the end of the movie he jumped out of his seat and Olivia was practically rolling on the floor laughing.

Then, this past weekend I made a solo trip to our local entertainment store to return some things that hadn't worked for me. I had some trash in my car that I decided I should throw out by the entrance trash can before heading in. Sitting there were two boys. BOYS. Neither could be older than 16. And as I went up to the trash can, I noticed one of them was looking me up and down. He watched me the entire time I walked up to the bin. As I walked away he said “Hey! I like your shirt.” I thought this was pretty strange but said “Uh, thanks?” as I walked off. And that’s when his friend laughed, smacked him upside the head, and said “Wow! Nice shirt? That’s the best you could come up with? Dumbass.” He shrugged and just gave me a wave.

Now, I don’t know if you call that being hit on these days or what? It’s been awhile. But still, I look at myself and I don’t see 16. Hell, I don’t even see 23 anymore! I spend a lot of time dressing for comfort and I wear clothes that aren't always “in”. On that movie night I had on jeans and a solid black tank top. Is that still cool? My hair is either up or down. I don’t do anything fancy with it. And did I mention, more often than not I look tired? Regardless of how much sleep I've had. So, for the most part I feel like I’m 25 going on 60. And I don’t do much to hinder that from being projected outwardly on some days. And when I do put an effort into getting dressed up it usually screams “MOM” anyway. My brother told me this. So yea, to be told I look younger than what I am, when I feel like I could keel over at any moment, well that lifted my spirits up a little bit. Even if I don’t see it, and even though the compliments were coming from preteens. Ha! Still, I did feel a bit weird about it. These were kids. Children! I don't think either of those situations could have been anything but awkward! Right? I wonder if other people feel like that or if I'm just being weird by feeling awkward about it? Does that even make sense? Ha! Damn, I'm getting old.