Miss being young, only 18 years old
I know this may sound incredibly wrong of me, but I want to express what I've been thinking. I'm only 18 years old, first year in college. Lately, I can't stop thinking how much I miss childhood. It's at the point that I think about it every day, and miss it incredibly. I live my life normally as an 18 year old, however anytime I see on television someone in middle school, read a comic book like Peanuts, see younger kids, see youth soccer games and such, I become incredibly aware that I'm older, and those days are over for me. I'm no longer a kid, and it's hard to realize that because, well, I've obviously been one for my whole life. I miss being a kid so much at times, I don't want to grow older. If this is how I feel at 18, I don't even want to imagine what it'll be like when I'm 20, 25, and even older. Is this abnormal at all? What can I do to stop missing my childhood? Funny thing, as a kid, no matter how much I couldn't do what I wanted, no matter how much I went through hard times, I always knew eventually I would miss childhood. Seems like now I do... shouldn't this only start to happen when I'm like, 30? I'm too young to already miss childhood, no? Am I completely crazy? Well, I think I've asked enough questions. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on the matter. Thanks.
May I introduce you to you?
As a child, I remember the comforts and security of home; knowing that All would be OK because I was never alone. I knew my parents had everything under control, but as a young adult, I was afraid to grow old. I did not know what tomorrow would bring because suddenly I had to introduce myself to me. You are free to choose, make decisions, set standards that will govern the rest of life. Do not be afraid... listen to your inner voice. Allow the child inside to live while embracing new found responsibilities and accountabilities. There exist a balance... I am sure you will discover it.