DD says I act young. I wear normal mom clothes and minimal makeup. In terms of how I look, I just want to fit in. But maybe I seem younger because I giggle a lot (it doesn’t take much to make me laugh) and I’m a bit boisterous. I don’t drink, by the way. I used to try to act more mature (less laughter, fewer hand gestures, better posture, quieter voice) and I think that looked worse than just acting how I usually act. And it’s tiring to pretend! A lot of people are shocked at my age (actually shocked, it’s not a flattering moment it’s just awkward) and I think half of it is the way I act. I genuinely admire people who act mature. But my life hasn’t been worse for the way I act. I’m a teacher, not a law firm partner.