It's funny how things change as you grow up. I remember, when I was younger, the Last Day of Summer being an almost reverent day (hence the capitalization). I definitely didn't spend it doing boring things. Summer was the time where I didn't have any rules. I could just do what I wanted.
Now, though, I already have that. After moving out once, I'm used to that. So moving home for the summer was almost... less freedom than I was used to. I had a curfew, I had to ask permission for things, I had to always tell my mom where I was... Not that I mind, but it was definitely less freedom.
I had a lot of fun this summer. I went on some awesome trips. I also had a lot of sadness and missing this summer. But now, on this Last Day of Summer, I realize that I'm definitely ready for life again.
I miss these guys:
This one's married:
I will miss these guys, though:
But not him because he's coming with me :)
Life changes. Perspective changes. You grow older. If you take the opportunity, you can learn from life. You can apply lessons, and you can progress. I have a lot more growing to do.
You know what's funny, though? Last summer, right after I graduated high school, I felt so... old.
Right now, on this Last Day of Summer, I feel so young and naive. I know what growing up means. It means doing hard things. It means being by yourself sometimes. It means taking responsibility.
It means de-capitalizing the Last Day of Summer.
-ka
Isn't it funny how the older you get the more you realize the less you know and the more you have to grow! It's ironic cause I know I've learned so much but I almost feel as though I'm degressing as I gain more perspective on how much further I've got to go!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly how I feel, 100%. And I am so glad that you are moving up tomorrow too, I thought I was one of the last ones.
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