Growing Up
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Growing up and growing older is a fact of life. And a particularly important concept when you, like my friends and I, reach the point in our lives where we are between children and adults. But as a matter of fact, there is no point. You don't suddenly wake up oneday and realise that you're suddenly an adult, it takes a lot of time and a lot of change.
Legally, 18 is the age that we become adults, but in reality, it happens at all different ages. Some mature earlier, others may take longer. And for some, you may never grow old.
Some my age want to grow up too soon. They are too keen on becoming adults. You should get what I mean.
But on the other hand, you get people who don't want to grow up. Some who'd prefer to stay stuck at this age forever.
I, for one, am I teenager of both. Sure, I'd like to grow up. Legally be able to go out partying (sensibly, of course!). Be able to enter into a mature relationship. Start earning real money. Etc. But at the same time, I wish I could stay frozen at this age. It means school. And my friends. It means not really having to deal with life. It means having things good and stable. It means not having to deal with the consequenses of my actions. It means I can sleep easy with a roof above my head and food on the table 3 times a day plus snacks whenever I feel like it.
7:47 pm
