Young people that still have that sparkle in their eyes, who honestly think they can do anything they set their mind too, have no idea. You know all those graduation speeches about changing the world, being all you can be, blah, blah, blah? Well, I just wanna tell them the world is by no means anxiously awaiting their arrival into it with open arms, ready to be changed. If anything, the world is waiting to see if it can crush you to your soul. Don't suppose that would be the most appropriate or encouraging graduation speech though. And people getting married have NO idea how long "til death do us part" can be, or that there is no fairy tale "happily ever after". But babies.....babies are the ones that really kill me. All these people having babies and being happy about it! Do they not like their sleep? Money? Time? Oh my gosh! I mean, I love my kids, but the thought of having another one at this stage in my life makes me really, really realize that I'm not that young anymore. I rather enjoy being around people who can wipe their own behinds and tie their own shoes.
I'm becoming a grinch, a scrooge, a curmudgeon if you will. I've become one of those people who even uses the word "curmudgeon". I have found myself attempting to impart sage and very unwelcome wisdom, as if I actually know anything. I don't. But as all adults who've gone before me, I feel I have some incredible knowledge to share. You know, the kind that "old" people tried to tell us when we were younger and we completely ignored because we knew better. Ugh. I have become that which I swore I would never be. I have become (gasp) an adult! It is not nearly as much fun as I thought it would be. Yes, I could have ice cream for breakfast if I wanted, but then I'd feel sick. I could stay up all night watching tv and eating junk if I wanted, but then I'd be miserable at work the next day. I can work and get a paycheck, but then I have to give all my money away to pay bills, buy groceries, and put gas in the car. So there it is. What I couldn't wait for when I was a kid, has finally happened, and you know what? It stinks. So young people, please feel free to continue to ignore all my epic wisdom. Maybe you've got it right after all. Dream big, Fall in love. Start a family. Just....keep all that mess to yourself. I'm embracing my curmudgeonhood.