Have you ever wished to be a child again? Have you ever wished that those fantasies you had were real? Have you ever felt really upset that you pity yourself for being not good enough and being unable to do anything about it? Have you ever felt useless because your opinion doesn’t really matter at all?
When I was young, small things gave me happiness.
I used to play and do what I want in my own world.
I used to believe that if I would be good, I wouldn’t make it to Santa’s naughty list.
I used to ask “so called adult things” that was often answered with, “You’ll understand when you grow up.”
But now, I don’t know if I should be happy that I grew up; that I began to understand what life is, how hard living is, the pressure that the society is giving you, the people who judge you for being yourself, those hypocrites who told you not to change yourself but wants you to be this and that.
I thought being a teenager would make a change but it made things worse.
Small things aren’t enough because my needs are getting bigger.
I can’t play like I did and do what I want because my life depends on every action I make and this is the real world.
Naughty list doesn’t really matter because Santa is no real.
I should’ve not asked about those adult things and should’ve chosen to be innocent.
But now, I’m not Avril who thinks that innocence is brilliance. This is life and I can’t always go crying to my mama ‘cause I’m on my own now in this real world like what Haley said and also, growing up is destined to happen. Innocence will be taken away and I wouldn’t be safe from worries anymore. I can only wish like Tyler to turn back time to the good ol’ days.
I know once in your life you’ve wished to be a child again. You’ve wished that your fantasies were real. You’ve felt really upset for being not good enough and for being unable to do anything about it. You’ve felt useless because you thought your opinions doesn’t matter but it does. Maybe you just uttered the right word at the wrong time. You are enough and believe me, you’ll be able to do what you want if you have the courage. Of course, people always has something to say and you can listen to them but only absorb things that matter.
It is your fault if you let their mean comments get into your nerves. Always remember that you are the only person who is accountable of the things that happened, happen and will happen to you. Of course, you have made regretful decisions and unfortunately you can’t restore every opportunities you’ve lost yet we’re just on our way to being mature while living the real world and you can still create another satisfying memories to cherish. You have your freedom, your choice and your limitations. Learn how to balance it and you’ll have a better life.