One Minute Writer #15

Reflect on the best thing about aging, and the worst.



To me one of the best things about aging is the ability to do more. As you get older you are more likely to travel, buy more expensive items and just generally have more freedom. But this is only in theory.
As one gets older one gains more responsibility. More expensive items in the form of cars and houses means financing, loans and mortgages. You are tied down to jobs and places and the idea of being able to do what you want, when you want seems unrealistic. To me, aging can mean increased stress and worry about all the things you are supposed to be doing. I think to back to being a child and all I ever wanted to be was a grown-up. Now that I am an adult (I wouldn't say I was grown-up just yet) I just want the worry-free days of childhood.
There are so many things that come with aging, both good and bad, but as you can't stop from aging, you might as well try your best to stop the bad things from becoming awful or from bothering you too much. I am currently trying to focus on the good things in my life as I get older, like travel and working towards my dream job.

(I thought this one would be appropriate as so many birthdays have just passed.)