First Legit "I'm old" Moment

I'll preface this by saying I know I'm not really old, but experiences like this make me aware that I am getting older.

I was getting coffee with a girl from my Bible study this week who is a freshman. When I came to college, age and class in school lost all meaning. Everyone suddenly became "my age" in my mind. Yes, I understood that some people were a little older or younger than me, but overall, we're all the same age. That is how it's been my four years at App, in my mind. So, when the new class of freshman came in this semester, I continued with this thought until the other day when I realized they are quite a bit younger than me.

So, as I sat at coffee with this girl and we discussed school and life in general, she asked me how old I was. I told her I was 22. She said, "That's how old my brother is...I think...He's so old I don't even keep up with his age." aka you're old.

So, I started thinking about this and this is what I realized:

This freshman class was born in 1991
I was 4 years old
We haven't been in school together since elementary school
Even then, they were the little kids and I was the big kid getting ready to go to middle school
How did they get to college so fast?
How did college go by so fast for me?
Why didn't I hang out with younger people back then? They're fun!


Even if they think I'm old, I think they're awesome and I'm glad I have been here this year to get to know them. I have been so encouraged by the freshman that have come in this year and gotten involved with CCF. Coming in strong in their faith and staying strong and growing in it their freshman year is awesome! I know God has great things in store for them during their four years at App, and I'm excited to watch that even if I'm not up here anymore. I am a pro facebook stalker! :)