Goodness, I am aging.
by Homeward Bound and Messing Around
Having not had cable for approximately 4 years (mostly due to frugality, not snobbery), being at my parent’s home for a couple weeks has been a treat. Yet it is an interesting feeling to sit on the couch I used to watch MTV from, absurdly engrossed in House Hunters. It is a weird juxtaposition of my childhood surroundings and the interests that I did not understood while I was growing up.
I think I first became acutely aware of growing up when I asked for a Kitchen Aid mixer as a present. I remember being a child, helping my dad pick out Christmas presents for my mom- I swore to myself that I would never become “boring” enough to want household goods as presents. Yet, at this moment in time, I could not ask for a better gift than a $25 gift card to Home Depot. Or some plates. Seriously.
But I think that, in some ways, it is the beauty of life. Each phase brings a new adventure, a new priority, a new mindset. The person I was when I left Illinois is so far removed from the person I am now. I feel that every experience we have helps us grow, learn, improve.
Well, I’ll drink a shot of tequila to being an old fart. It seems appropriate.
Homeward Bound and Messing Around 
That’s a really interesting perspective. Kind of depressing in a way though, I have to admit. You’re probably one of those people who doesn’t like Easter candy anymore too! (I’m kidding).
Have you ever considered the idea of becoming a Christian as one of the phases of your life? Then you would see the true beauty of life. 🙂
I actually adore Easter candy! 🙂 Especially those little milk chocolate eggs.
Thank you for your response, I appreciate your input! Though I think I may not have truly expressed myself appropriately if you view my post as depressing- what I was really trying to get at was that even though I am at a different point in my life, (admittedly, a point that my young self would have found depressing), than I was the last time I spent a considerable amount of time at my parent’s house, I am truly happier than I’ve ever been in my life. Even though time is passing, and I find myself changing priorities, I am so truly content to be where I’m at. Yes, my 16 year old self would be disgusted with me. However, I would probably be disgusted with her, know what I mean?
It is ok to have changing priorities as you age. As you live, your eyes open more. You are able to take in more of your surroundings. It is like when you have your first skydive, its like you have blinders on. Every skydive after that those blinders move to the periphery just a little, until you can take in th whole picture.
I hope that is a promise that you will take me skydiving in Texas. I think that it would be the greatest experience in my life, combining the most exciting thing I have ever done, with the most incredible companion. Love you so much.
Love your scribbling 🙂