GETTING OLD

You know that feeling you get when you realize the music, shows, or clothes you like are out of style or now classics.  I have to admit I have had that feeling.  The other day I was thinking of all the old shows I used to watch.  Now don't laugh, I know I'm a geek and a nerd but here are some old shows that are no longer on: Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers, Rugrats, Goof Troop, Sonic X, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tale Spin, and Ozzy and Drix.  If some of these sound familiar then that means your just as old as me.  Looking back they were really good shows, good morals nice story lines and just plain awesome.  Some of the cartoons now are filled with so much junk and nonsense.  One day I was talking to a friend before class.  She was talking about how she was talking to her friend about Rugrats when her little nephew walks in and asks, "What's Rugrats?"  That was when she realized she was truly old.  Along with songs, do you remember when Nsync, Backstreet Boys,and Brittany Spears were all popular?  Again, your getting old.  All those great things that happened in the 90's with all their great music and such.  I'm a 90's kid and proud of it! That is also helping me to admit that I am getting older.  It's a part of life, but I guess when life moves quickly so does your age.  One of the hardships of life is dealing with getting old.  

FAMILY

Ah family can't live with them and can't live without them.  How that works I actually get.  As a teen the last place I want to be is stuck with my family.  I know I'm not the only one who feels this way.  However when I am with them, I am glad.  Most of the time I do end up having fun.  I do have some bad attitudes when I am supposed to be there.  I say how I would rather be anywhere else, but with my family.  In all honesty when I am away at girls camp, home is where I want to be.  I miss that feeling you have with them.  You don't notice it until it's gone.  Some may say that's never happend to me, or I never get homesick.  Well either you are lying or you mean it.  If you truly mean it I suggest spending time with your family.  Doing something fun like a movie or picnic.  They may not be fun for the moment, but when you go back to it you realize it was rather one of the funnest times of your life.  Almost all of your happy childhood memories will happen at home.  Notice how I say almost.  Since eventually everyone leaves the nest and moves far off or somewhere close, your family will never be as close again.  When you move off to college you'll realize, I miss Mom's cooking or how she would do the laundry.  You will reminise and remember what you learned and give it to your own kids.  Fact is, family is more important then realize and most of the time we take them for granted.  We should take some time and thank our parents and, yes, even siblings and say, "Thanks for being my family.  I really do love you."  Sure some may say they know I love them I don't need to say it to them.  Let me tell you those words take on a whole new meaning when you say them with real sincerity to those who love you, and who you love as well.  It will really mean allot weither you can tell or not. 

GROWING UP

When you're a little kid all you want to do is be older.  You want to be like Mom and Dad or your older siblings.  You put on their clothes and make up and acting like you are so grown up.  It is all fun and games tell you realize what its all really about.  All the hard work, responsability and stress.  I have to admit there are days and I'm sure many more to come where I want to go back to that time of ignorance.  Not knowing what was ahead, and being carefree.  I'm nearly, very nearly, 16 and I have to admit that I am a little scared of growing up.  I'm going to be getting my license and driving to work.  I'm going to start looking at college's and professional work.  What do I want to do?  Where do I want to go?  These are all pretty scary questions.  I'm sure once I'll get there I will know, but for now I am having mini panic attacks.  I keep thinking I only have a few years left of being in my house before I am going to be kicked out.  Tell I need to start paying bills and taking care of myself.  Growing up is fun when you think of freedom and all, but when it comes to the responsability part no one wants to grow up anymore.  So enjoy the time at home now.  Of not having so much responsability.  Soon that's all going to end, and you will have to start growing up.