I was sitting in my living room one night playing Jenga with my roommates and blaring some Muse and Coldplay (when I probably should have been doing homework). The side of the game box caught my eye and it read “For Ages 6 to Adult”. The game manufacturers more than likely were referring to the physical age of a person but this made me start thinking about all the “childish” things that I still enjoy. Any night of studying around my apartment will be always be punctuated by the latest Chuck Norris joke, a quick but epic Nerf gun battle. All these things are what have made college one of the most fun times in my life. However, not all things are “childish” and fun in life. Often, decisions must be made all on your own and you must be disciplined in decision making. In these situations, you must approach decisions as an adult would approach them and seek the advice of other adults. I’m still learning how to ride this line between child and adult. But it has been an exciting ride so far and I expect there will be many adventures to come in the future….Ok, I have to run….Muppet Treasure Island is starting!
A clever post, Aubrey. Children have much wisdom to offer the world, and we learn much through play. For example, I have lots of practice failing at Jenga, Operation, Monopoly, etc. Through these failures, I have learned the importance of perseverance and humility. Every stage, every action, and every person in our lives can prepare us for what is to come.
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P.S. Remind me to tell you my Chuck Norris story.
Never stop playing games unless the only thing you are doing is playing video games. I don't own any consoles but I'm all for other types of games. Never lose the inner child.
ReplyDeleteNever stop being a child just pretend to be an adult in certain situations! who says you have to grow up?
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