I find today’s date to be apropos for beginning a blog that I hope serves as a source of information for you to use in your journey of growing young.

I don’t know about you, but I miss my childhood. It was fantastic! But like most kids, I put so much energy into growing up. I’d tell my age in fractions so people would know how close I was to my next birthday. I’d play M.A.S.H so I could dream of all the potential scenarios for my future. And of course I worked my tush off so I could achieve my goals because I was certain I knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. SPOILER: I am not living out my Senior Superlative.  

So what was the point in trying so hard to grow up if I was so content with being young? I have no idea. I mean, yeah, I did have to grow up and move out and get a job and all that, but why stop doing all the things that I loved? 

Puberty. I blame puberty for so many things in the world: poor attitudes, lack of imagination, the inability to make friends or dance in public, hasty judgments, self-consciousness…

Now that I’m in my forties I’ve been thinking a lot about where I am in relation to where I hoped I’d be. More often than not, my contemplations end with wanting to go back to my childhood. Now I’m not one of those people who are filled with regrets and are bitter and spiteful. I honestly wouldn’t change a thing because I truly am happy. I just miss a lot of stuff.

So what’s the 411? This blog is going to be like a giant, virtual game of Sardines. Remember that game? So I’ll be here waiting for you, and when you find me, hang out until more people find us. Hopefully a lot of people will find us and then we can share ideas of how to grow young together. 

So whether you loved and miss your childhood, you didn’t have the childhood you wish you had, or you’re not too happy with your adulthood, this blog is for you. I’ve been told many times that I’m very childish. I accept that as a compliment every time. In posts to come I’ll be letting you in on the attempts I make at growing young, and I hope they help you to have more fun!

DISCLAIMER: I feel like I need to make clear the facts that I am not a doctor or a life coach, nor do I carry any other certifications to qualify me as someone who can tell you what to do with your life. Please only do what you’re comfortable with and can carry out safely. 

We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. – George Bernard Shaw