I received a phone call two days ago that changed my perspective on some issues. As to what the content of that call entailed, you will find out in due time, but it brought up the subject of growing up.
Over the last five years, I have grown up slowly. I still have my moments where I feel like I'm sixteen and the party that weekend is the highlight of my week. I don't feel comfortable drinking a glass of wine in front of my dad, even if I have been legally able to for over a year now.
There are other times when I feel as if my childhood is a distant memory. When I babysit and the kids tell me about the tv shows they watch or the games they play, oftentimes I am completely at a loss. Or if I have some free time I would rather take a nap then go out and do something.
The entire point is that I have had the luxury of fluctuating between childhood and adulthood. I realize now that that is in fact a privilege and it should be treasured. So all of you in you guys in your early twenties, embrace this in-between phase. Yes it is a confusing and stressful time, but it is meant to be enjoyed.
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Ah, it's like being in middle school again without the dorkiness. :-) Some people see as adults and we take on the roles and responsibilites that adults have, and then some people see us as teenagers still or kids and treat us that way too. And yeah, there are times when I feel so little too, and other times when I feel so much older.
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