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Always grab the bull by the teethSunday, December 03, 2006
Endorphins and Dopamine
Sure, it was a little goofy sometimes and the slicked-up romantic comedy adorning the movie like your grandmother's fake flowers on the dining room table tended to be an eyesore, but Clerks 2's bitter banter didn't loose a step from its orginal.
And then it hit me. Now in my mid-thirties, I realize I'm already enjoying the nostalgia of the early 90's.
I knew it existed, but this is the first time I'd felt it.
Sadly, the friends I hung-out with married the sentiments of aimlessness.
I joined them in the day-to-day muse of trying to feel good and get by at the expense of tomorrow. Hell, in some ways that hasn't changed.
In our mid-twenties, we acted as if we didn't care, though the weight was evident in our faces.
Maturity's a long, slow process and I love most of the changes.
But I know I'll never have as much fun.
That's o.k. I'm learning news ways of fun even if it's less thrilling.
Shredder is now diving head-first off the automahn and purposefully landing straight down on his head. He's laughing so I let him continue.
I got off on the sentimental rush of the movie. Two of my favorite songs of the 90's, 1979 and Misery played entirely.
Kevin Smith now peddles nostalgia and I eat it up.
And then it hit me. Now in my mid-thirties, I realize I'm already enjoying the nostalgia of the early 90's.
I knew it existed, but this is the first time I'd felt it.
Sadly, the friends I hung-out with married the sentiments of aimlessness.
I joined them in the day-to-day muse of trying to feel good and get by at the expense of tomorrow. Hell, in some ways that hasn't changed.
In our mid-twenties, we acted as if we didn't care, though the weight was evident in our faces.
Maturity's a long, slow process and I love most of the changes.
But I know I'll never have as much fun.
That's o.k. I'm learning news ways of fun even if it's less thrilling.
Shredder is now diving head-first off the automahn and purposefully landing straight down on his head. He's laughing so I let him continue.
I got off on the sentimental rush of the movie. Two of my favorite songs of the 90's, 1979 and Misery played entirely.
Kevin Smith now peddles nostalgia and I eat it up.
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Aw Hell. I turn 40 in 20 days and MY music (80s) is already on the "Oldies" stations! Wait 'till that happens! Quite a slap in the face!!!
As you know, I'm a great fan of Kevin Smith and his movies!! My son is beginning to share the feelings you've described...and he's only 26...yikes, what does that say for ME!!! I'm OLD!!!
On the upside of where I am, I helped begin an egroup for my high school classmates at our (ahem..)30th reunion..by this time...we've all got our issues and have learned to live with the age/stage thing and just enjoy life. We've had such a good time exchanging mail, other classes learned we were doing this and decided they'd like to have a group for our entire school. I'm becoming acquainted with those upper-classmen who did not speak to us in high school, ha. I've even met up with many of them in real life now...one while home to visit with my dad. It's great that we've reconnected and look forward to seeing one another now when home. There's nothing like reminiscing with people who share common history!! Funny how that comes full circle!!
So you think YOU are OLD!!! All in perspective, my dear!! Ha!!! And don't even get me started about becoming one of those sappy, teary, sentimental moms now that her kids are gone.....sheesh...DO enjoy your little ones, they are too soon grown...and I HATED it when people used to tell me that....but it's sooo true!!!
Happy Holidays!! I hope the kiddies will be well soon. Take care!!
On the upside of where I am, I helped begin an egroup for my high school classmates at our (ahem..)30th reunion..by this time...we've all got our issues and have learned to live with the age/stage thing and just enjoy life. We've had such a good time exchanging mail, other classes learned we were doing this and decided they'd like to have a group for our entire school. I'm becoming acquainted with those upper-classmen who did not speak to us in high school, ha. I've even met up with many of them in real life now...one while home to visit with my dad. It's great that we've reconnected and look forward to seeing one another now when home. There's nothing like reminiscing with people who share common history!! Funny how that comes full circle!!
So you think YOU are OLD!!! All in perspective, my dear!! Ha!!! And don't even get me started about becoming one of those sappy, teary, sentimental moms now that her kids are gone.....sheesh...DO enjoy your little ones, they are too soon grown...and I HATED it when people used to tell me that....but it's sooo true!!!
Happy Holidays!! I hope the kiddies will be well soon. Take care!!
I've just become aware that I am getting older. It's strange and interesting. The popular celebrities are all younger than me. When did that happen?
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