Thirty-something

When does thirty-something start? Is it when you're in your thirties and you don't want to tell people your real age? Is it just a clever way of saying I'm older than you think I am? A slacker?

I get on these kicks right before my birthday every year. This year, I'll be at my last year of "early thirties". Next year, I'll officially be in my mid-thirties. Fun, eh? Maybe next year I'll start the whole thirty-something catch phrase. For now, though, I'll stick to "early thirties". Or - maybe, (gasp!) I'll even say with a proud smile, I'm 34. Oh, wait - not till next month! ;)