Whenever I see young kids wearing make-up and trying so hard to pretend like adults, I can't help but shake my head and give an unsolicited advice, "Don't be in such a hurry to grow up. Enjoy one of the best chapters of your life."
I used to be one of those kids. Even though my life was a bliss not worrying about anything except getting good grades and having fun with friends, I couldn't wait to grow up. I couldn't wait to be independent, graduate from school and get a good job. I couldn't wait to be a woman, go out on dates and be with the man of my dreams. I keep rushing to grow older, dying to find out what the world has in store for me.
Now, whenever I feel the heavy demands of my job, get copies of my utility bills and car payments, argue with the man of my dreams, I can't help but long for my simple, stress-free childhood life. There are times when I miss the naivety and innocence in how I used to look at the world, and the excitement that comes so easily over oh-so-simple things. I can still remember how easy it was for me to feel excited over Christmas days, family outings or birthdays! Honestly, I haven't felt that can't-sleep-coz-I-can't-wait excitement that I used to feel when I was a kid, in a really long time. I am a happy and optimistic person most of the time, but there are days when I wish I could still feel the highs of excitement whenever new things or wonderful events come my way. I guess as we grow older, we become consumed with everyday living that we forget to smell the flowers and take in the simple pleasures of life.
Simple pleasures... such as enjoying each present moment and not trying to hang on to childhood memories!
It's funny how, when we were kids, we couldn't wait to grow up, and when we finally do, we long for those simpler early days!
I blame my sister and my grade school bestfriend for my current nostalgic mood.
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They say "youth is wasted on the young," and I can totally relate! I love my childhood memories and sometimes long for that innocence again too. But then I think of all the cool stuff I can do now that I couldn't then. I think you're right...live in the moment now and appreciate the present to its fullest, and you'll never go wrong!
Isn't that the truth...this post reminded me of an old email forward that argues people should live life backwards that way you always have something to look forward to. You may have seen it, but here it is anyways.
You start out dead and get that out of the way right off the bat.
Then, you wake up in a nursing home feeling better every day.
When you are kicked out of the home for being too healthy, you spend several years enjoying your retirement and collecting benefit checks.
When you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day.
You work 40 years or so, getting younger every day until pretty soon you're too young to work.
So then, you go to high school: play sports, date, drink, and party.
As you get even younger, you become a kid again.
You go to elementary school, play, and have no responsibilities.
In a few years, you become a baby and everyone runs themselves ragged keeping you happy.
You spend your last 9 months floating peacefully in luxury, spa-like conditions: central heating, room service on tap.
Until finally...You finish off as an orgasm.
I rest my case.
"Don't be in such a hurry to grow up. Enjoy one of the best chapters of your life."
oh i hear my mom loud and clear.
she has a snap of me puttin on her lipstick wen i was 5 and boy o boy am i really caught.
she sits me down and tells me how mad i will be once i really have to do it on a daily basis and then there will b no escpae for all because life doesnt have a rewind button.
it still sends shrills up my spine. i was a smart 5 year old. i took my mom's advise seriously and quit makeup until i turned 19
Oh I wish that we could go back. :) I wasted my carefree days when I had the chance.
I am definitely enjoying the now.
Childhood was fun but it was also full of hormones, anxiety, pressure to fit in, etc.
I could not agree more. Fabulous post. I too could not wait to grow up, while looking back I know I enjoyed those days, but they aren't something I would repeat. Well, it might be fun to go back to high school or even college with all the knowledge and self confidence I have now.
Much like Disney’s “The Kid” I would love for my 6-year-old self and my 30-year-old self to talk each other.
Ahh, the good old days. When all you had to complain about was homework or if you really had to eat those lima beans.
I miss those days too. But its oh so nice to be independent and make my own decisions. I wouldn't trade that for the world. :)
I was just feeling like this the other day.. Missing the younger days. Mostly all the "first's" (kisses, crushes, butterflies, bff's) My grown up days are better though since I have more of control. I lived in a strict house hold and didn't celebrate much at all.. so I'd take these years anyday. <3
Great blog though
I've been going through some nostalgic moods myself. good post!
I read this post yesterday while the exact thought was going through my mind (but I didn't get a chance to comment!). Oh, how I miss those carefree days!
Thanks for your sweet comment on my coming 10th anniversary. I really cannot believe its been that long. I know you're having a beach wedding too! Have you found a dress yet?
I am with you 100 percent on this! I think about this all the time actually. I long for those simple, HAPPY days, but back then I was in such a hurry to get here (if only I knew then what I know now!!!)
I figure this year I'll just turn 20 again. Start lying about my age early & no one will be any wiser!
I choose to act completely immature when the situation allows it. I want to be a young adult, forever with the spirit of my youth.
P.S. You are! =)
P.S.S. I agree with Laura. Sounds like the perfect life to me!!
this is so true. if i could be one age forever, i think i would be age 5.
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