I find myself saying that out loud, several times a day at the moment. Full on Wayne’s World style!
The film, Pretty Woman, is 28 years old! The original Care Bears Movie, is 33 years old. It’s been 31 years, since Lethal Weapon, graced our cinema screens. 21 years ago, we were watching, Liar Liar and being introduced to Buffy the Vampire Slayer! We are no longer talking about a few years back – We are now talking about a few decades…plural.
Now I know, that all of this, is just the passing of time but it still messes with my head a little. Maybe I am just knocking on a bit. Maybe I am hurtling towards 40, thinking – What the hell have I done with my life????
I think the latter is accurate.
I remember being able to choose between Betamax and VHS. All my music, when I was little, was vinyl or cassette. High speed dubbing was cool and most households, had a graphic equaliser flickering away. My parents were all over the 80s lifestyle, right down to the shoulder pads and black ash furniture! I guess, having a child, has made me reflect on once being one.
I remember things as they were and assume that they still are. Not true. Kid N Play are in their 50s! The Fresh Prince is 49! Ask a kid to do the Running Man today – Bobby Brown would weep. Nowadays they hop around on the spot, like they need the loo and throw in some hand jive. Just stop!
The little lad in Home Alone is 37. The cast of Friends are 50 something! Everyone is getting on but I still feel the same. I was always told that time goes quicker, the older you get. Technically that makes no sense but I have to say, it’s true. Some embrace it. Some flourish. I feel like, I’m watching it from behind my sofa, with raised eyebrows and clenched butt cheeks!! I’m not ready!
I have grown up. Fine lines have started to appear. I click and creak a bit more but inside, I’m the same as I was at school. I have been waiting to grow up internally. To find that inner adult that’s serious, educated, driven and mature. Still waiting.
I don’t think she’s coming…