my mom put in perspective. she says never feel old because your alive and that beats the alternative. She also says never let others make you feel old because they are living their lives and you are living yours.
I let others make me feel old because I am the last one in my old high school friend group who is unmarried and no kids....so I was feeling like I am behind the times.
most of my friends are not doing what I am doing so I am not going to worry about them anymore. I am trying to become a mechanic and fix my old cars despite numerous obstacles ....that's what I need to worry about.
so, in short ....I am not ashamed or feeling old ......29 is ok for me. :burnout:
Be yourself and you will always be happy.