Comments on: Don’t be fooled by my baby face….

By: Tara

Tara — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:57:26 +0000

@Sesimag – I still hate it. Still. Just yesterday, I went to a scholarship dinner and they thought I was one of the high school scholarship recipients. Geez.
And I promise you, I will not want to look 20 when I’m 50. Now, 30, I can do…

By: Sesimag

Sesimag — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:11:20 +0000

I get that a lot too, Tara. I used to get mad when I was younger, but now that I’m pushing 30 (28), I actually, kind of like it. No one thinks I’m 12 anymore…I feel for you on that one! But, I do get 17 sometimes.

Oh, and when you turn 50 and people think you’re 20…you’re sure to love it. Ask my momma…and my grandma who is now 101 and people think she’s 80. No joke! You got good genes girl, love ‘em!

By: Autumn

Autumn — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:06:23 +0000

I still get that. I think that you should take it as a compliment. I mean with all of these anti aging commercials and such on the telly, you should be glad that yours is natural. You do look like a baby (lol) but I never really looked at you as immature. I don’t know about the whole not looking 20 at 50. I think that might be nice! ) Love the new format for the blog! It is really nice! )

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:23:45 +0000

@ Shawnta – I’m sure when I’m 30, I’ll be flattered. Heck, I know I’ll still be getting carded because my MOM gets carded (she’s 47) and the waiters are dead serious when asking for her ID. So, if genetics serve me well, I’ll be getting carded as they wheel me into the nursing home. LOL.

By: Shawnta`

Shawnta` — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:19:46 +0000

Great post. I’m not a mom (yet). I’m 31 and I have a baby face. I still get carded and I don’t even drink. I must admit, I LOVE being carded though so I think I’ll love it and take it as a compliment if people think I’m younger than I am.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:08:43 +0000

@ Kaye – I don’t mind it in day to day interactions, but at work? Drives me nuts. But like I told Ms. Bar B, there’s nothing I can do short of developing a wicked drinking and smoking habit. LOL.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:07:16 +0000

@ Sandpiper – I do use it as motivation to be the best, brightest, smartest, most efficient 20something they have ever seen! I like to try to defy stereotypes, especially the ones where all 20somethings are clueless and apathetic and struggling to find themselves…

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:03:41 +0000

@ Terin – Well, thanks for stopping by. I try to respond to everyone’s comments because I figure if you took a moment to write something, shouldn’t I take a minute to respond? It’s only fair. But people say that you look 15? That’s impressive. I would KILL to look 15. LOL. Off to visit your website now…

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:02:13 +0000

@ Cymonne – I’m still laughing at the Cartoon Network thing. I would have died laughing! LOL.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:59:54 +0000

@ Ms Bar B – I’m slowly trying to do the whole “grown woman wardrobe” one piece at a time. I recently went natural and since my hair is short and curly people say it makes me look younger, but I got the “you look 12″ comments when I had long straight hair too. So I don’t think it matters much.
Oh and with makeup, people STILL thought I was 12. It’s the face. I can’t change it unless I start smoking or drinking heavily. LOL.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:57:57 +0000

@ Sheena – Sheena, yay! So happy to have you here. And yes, that’s what I wanted to know…can’t 12-year-olds travel by themselves?

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:47:04 +0000

@ Danielle – Haha – love your story. And while I don’t there’s anything wrong with looking 50, I’d like to look a little younger, but not to the point where people are still carding me. Uh-uh. LOL. Thanks for commenting!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:15:28 +0000

What a great post. I just had a meeting recently with an office my department supports. I was the only representative from my office and I could tell that the other guests at the table were somewhat surprised. I’m not sure if it was because I was composed, young, well-spoken or what, but the leader of their department actually brought it up at the end of the meeting. As we departed, she held me back expressing interested in my background, curiousity about my future, and seemed to suggest another job opportunity…..I know that would not have happened if I looked older. I’ve had other instances at work when clients will ask, “How old are you? You just seem so knowledgeable.” I usually smile. Their comments are only a reflection of their mind and their own limitations about a youthful persona. But I take it in stride, appreciate the compliment, and take it as an opportunity to educate and break stereotypes.

Just want point, however…..I love your post, but when I’m fifty, I don’t want to look it, I want to look 35, maybe Have a great day!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:50:53 +0000

Yes, yes, yes. Inside, I do get some what offended or annoyed because I want that respect! I AM a great mom (and wife, student, writer, etc.) whether I look 15, my age, or 30. I’m sure I do it to others as well, like you said, but internally and not out loud (there is a difference!). I think the world needs to learn how to shut it’s mouth and not say things just because they are thinking them. Or assume things by how we look.

When people make comments about my age, externally I do take it in stride and just laugh it off. But inside? It’s another tick mark in the ‘how many times people have said that column’ and it gets old, people.

End Rant.

By: Sheena

Sheena — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:10:05 +0000

I don’t really have that problem, instead I get kindly insulted about my weight – or lack thereof. Oh you’re so tiny. To Jayden: Oh you’re bigger than mommy.

And since when is traveling while 12 a hazard!?