College is a stepping stone into adulthood. With all of the essays and late night stress that accompanies this journey, there’s definitely a lot of things that I miss about the carefree life of my childhood. Reminiscing on my childhood, here is a list of four things that I miss about being a child:
1. Unlimited Energy
Being a child means having a burst of energy for every waking moment. As a college student, having a great amount of energy is just what I need to keep me up in class.
2. Recess
Remember what life was like when the highlight of your day was waiting for lunch to be over so that we could all finally go to recess? #tbt
3. Saturday Morning Cartoons
Sleeping late always seemed like a privilege and a reward that my parents gave me for surviving a week of school. However, no matter how tired I was, nothing stopped me from waking up early for Saturday morning cartoons.
4. Getting to Keep the Change
I remember when I used to ask my parents for money to buy snacks and they tell me that I could keep the change from my purchase. I used to save up all of my money so that one day I could buy myself a present. Having $1.00 made my day because I knew that I was $1.00 richer.
At the end of the day, all you can do is reminisce about the childhood that you once had. Although it may seem like it’s all in the past, there’s nothing really stopping you from living your life to the fullest and making the most out of it. Despite the struggles and stress that comes with college, just remember that the peace and sunshine from your past is never truly gone. Don’t ever lose sight of the child within you.
Have a great semester and don’t forget to enjoy yourself!