Age is relative.  This I know.  And yet, no matter how many times this is reiterated in my life, there are some days that it sneaks up on me and gives me a good giggle.  Such was the case the other day in a conversation with one of my female students who is all of 19 years old.  This student was meeting with me as part of my “end-of-the-semester meet with every student” ritual.  During the meeting she shared with me some of things she learned in her group project.  I will share her comments below, but the names are omitted to protect the innocent (and the innocence).

K: I was really surprised how much I enjoyed working with O.  I didn’t think he would be too big of a contributor, but he was and I made me happy.   And you know, he has really nice skin.

Me: Okay…I guess I never noticed.

K: He really does – you should look at it.  I was surprised he was as old as he is with that skin.

Me: How old is he?

K: Oh, he’s 23.

I laughed out loud.  Of course, she had no idea what was so funny.  Age is relative my friends.   😉