A few years ago, one of my favorite internet personalities wrote an article on growing up, and it really resonated with me, even if I didn't take its advice. It was recently featured on Kottke.org and reading it again drove the point home. It's time to grow up.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Meditations on Maturity
Not long ago, my husband and I had an argument and he mentioned in passing that "25 isn't as young as you seem to think." When people say things like that to each other in the heat of anger, it's unwise to take it in the spirit in which it was intended. That said, it's not an inaccurate observation. I think in a lot of ways I've been putting off growing up. When it comes to life itself, I'm pretty much at a level of maturity and responsibility that is commonly expected from someone in her mid-twenties. I'm married, I pay my bills on time, I have a steady job that keeps me out of the bread line, and I have reliable transportation. But I think my attitude could use a little refining. This is adult life, and I have to start finding the joy in it instead of just waiting for a break in the routine to enjoy. The breaks are few and far between, and I can't live for them.
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Totally didn't proofread my first try and it was driving me nuts.
The issue of growing up and enjoying life already has really been hitting me hard with the end of another degree (perhaps for the last time ever)on the horizon. I've been using school as a means to delay real life, but now I've had enough and I want real life to start already.
Can I handle getting up before 10am every single day though? I'm doubtful.
I prefer me better when I was less grown up and more fun.
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