To Be Young Again
Where has the time gone? We are now in the second semester of our junior year, and before we know it we will be seniors. It feels like just yesterday I was sitting on the carpet in my kindergarten classroom learning the alphabet and numbers. When I was younger, I couldn't wait to be a teenager. TV shows and movies made it out to be this glorious time in life where you have a great amount of freedom. Teens were free to do whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. Their lives seemed perfect. However, as I have gotten older, I have realized my perception of being a teenager was unrealistic. Now that I am in the midst of my teenage years, I wish I wouldn't have wished to grow up so fast. I should have enjoyed and appreciated the simplicity of life at that time.
My biggest problems were having to share toys with my sisters/classmates or having to be in bed by 8:30. The homework that was assigned would take me no more than thirty minutes in total, and the rest of my day was devoted to playing with toys and watching the TV. I now spend all afternoon and a good portion of my night studying and completing assignments hoping to stay on track. I am also currently navigating my way through the early stages of the college admissions process. There is a lot of pressure that rides on this single decision. For me, it can become very overwhelming at times.
Don't get me wrong, I am very excited for what the future has for me. I am looking forward to my college years, and also pursuing a career I am passionate about. However, being young is something I would love to relive. Not only was life so simple, but I didn't fear failure or the criticism of others. I was excited to experience the world and try new things. Now, I like to stick to what I know and I don't like going outside my comfort zone. I miss the fearless personality I had as a child!
I will never be able to go back to the easiest time in my life, so the best thing to do is to enjoy the present. I am sure there will be a time in ten to twenty years when I am wishing I could go back to my teen years. If I keep wishing to live in the past, I will miss out on the present!
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| Here is a picture of me while on vacation. When I was younger, I absolutely loved going on the carousel! |
I feel the same way. The time goes by so fast, but you don't realize until it is far behind. Life was a lot simpler as a child, and I wish that I could go back. Especially during these times, with constant school work and preparing for college, it seems like there is never a break. But like you said, if you are always thinking about the past, you will be missing out on the present.
ReplyDeleteIs this not the most relatable topic ever? I deeply feel the same way and miss all those experiences as well. Life is stressful and will continue to get more stressful as we reach adulthood. Hope we can stay sane during this life altering process and come out the other end with fulfilling careers.
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