26

it sounds older than it is. at least it does to me. 25 sounded so young and fresh and green. 26 is over halfway to 30.

i was lamenting about this to one of my friends, who is past 40, and she looked at me and said, "honey, it only gets better. your 30s will be so much better."

it's nice to hear. even if i don't believe it (yet).

image: lady gaga for british vogue