It's that time of year again. The time that I have started to kinda dread. I turned 33 today, and frankly I just don't want to get any older. Next birthday, I will be considered to be in my "mid-30s". Booooo! I feel just 22! Time just never stops. It marches on and on. The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes. This seems kind of depressing to me. Sometimes I just want to turn back the clocks and go back to being 10. Or 11. Or 12. I just want to go back and enjoy being a child one more time. I even start to bargain with god and promise to be the best 10 year old ever! I want to enjoy spending time with my family and friends a little more. Why did I want to grow up so fast? I always wished I was older when I was younger, and now that I'm older I just wish I could go back to being younger. Adults used to say "Why do you want to grow up so fast?" "Just enjoy being young". Unfortunately, I was an adult before I realized what they were talking about. Then it was too late. I was sucked into adulthood and responsibilities sought me out and laid claim on my life. They control me and dictate everything I do in my life now. I can not escape them, for they will seek me out and find me. This is why they always say "Enjoy being young". One day your life will be ruled by responsibilities!!
I have a message for young children who want to grow up so fast. PLEASE ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY JUST BEING A CHILD AND FREE OF RESPONSIBILITIES. Being a grown-up is much harder than being a child. Young adults need to slow down and enjoy the journey. Say I love you more often. Be a better friend. Be a better daughter/son and treasure family time. Be active. Date anyone and everyone, just don't get serious. Not till you're like 23. Or 24. Dance, even if everyone laughs at you. Stand up for what is right but know it may not "be cool". Love life and be passionate about helping others. Smile when things seem terrible, they're really not that bad. Be good to yourself and show yourself the utmost respect. You deserve it.
I can't complain about my life. It has been a wonderful adventure so far. Like a roller coaster, there have been many ups and downs. There have been loops and bends a long the way but I always tried to learn a lesson from these. I ended up with a job absolutely love. It helps keep me humble. I have a terrific husband. He makes having kids seem easier and fun. I have the sweetest kids. They always make me laugh. And sometimes make me really mad. But I love them more than words will ever be able to describe. I have awesome parents. I just LOVE when they come to visit. Overall I would say I'm living the dream.
So I don't really fret too much about turning 33. We're all going to get old and die. there's just no way around it, and frankly, I really don't mind. I think I'll enjoy heaven quite much! What I'll do in the meantime is just enjoy being 33. I'll enjoy everything the way it is at this very moment. I won't wish my kids were older and potty-trained. Or that I had more money to spend. Or that i was already retired and able to travel more, etc. I'm just going to love it and enjoy these precious moments. Who knows, One day I'll be 63 and wonder why I wanted to grow up and not enjoy being 33.
It's so easy to get overwhelmed in life and not enjoy the precious moments. We need to try to take time and breath the fresh air. MAKE time to enjoy life.
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