Young Once…
April 11th, 2008 -- Posted in deep | 3 Comments »Feel like you’re getting older all the sudden? That’s what Adrian feels today when finding himself surrounded by youngsters. I can understand where that’s coming from, but I have to disagree that I will feel the same…
Somehow I just don’t. When I see a pretty young face, I tend to think it lacks the sophistication. When I see the high level of energy, I thought mine was well spent over the past 10 years. Sometimes I even think I’m fortunate enough to have spent that 10 years the way I did, and many of these young kids might not even enjoy their next 10 years as much as I did.
And I’m not talking about spending the last 10 years just having fun. Neither am I talking about 10 years of work, work and only work. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, although all play and no work makes Jack a dumb boy. I’m talking about having a damn good work/life balance. Prior to the major imbalance stint I experienced last year, I must say I had my good share of fun while working smart. I’m not the brightest student or the employee of the month, but I constantly kept track of my short-term goals and long-term objectives, and rewarded myself upon each achievement with lots of parties and fun. And I mean some heavy-duty parties! Wink
When I felt I had enough of parties, I decided to settle down. So I got married. Now I’m enjoying the peaceful married life while bringing my career to a new level.
So do I find myself envious of the energetic young bods? Hardly. Everyone was young once. I had my share of younger days and these youngsters are having theirs… Been there, done that.
