 One thing I LOVED when I was 18 and transitioning into “adulthood”: leaving my K-12 school days behind me and their rigid, (practically) full day schedule. Not that I had a horrible school experience. I was just extremely grateful when I went to college and could time my classes when I wanted. I’ll never forget the feeling of that first fall semester in college, when I realized I wasn’t in school from about 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM every day. There was a sense of freedom. I had time to work my job, study throughout the day, and run errands at (gasp) 1:00 in the afternoon. It was so liberating. Time felt like it was more on my side. And I certainly embraced it. Not to mention, I felt SO adult. Even today I see school kids and am so grateful that part of my life is over. I don’t envy them. Sure, I miss things about that time period, but the pleasure of a more open schedule, while somewhat silly in the grand scheme of things, truly helped me enjoy growing older. I think it’s important that we not forget those moments in life when change was good, and we embraced it. And boy did I embrace my more flexible schedule.. ...until I got my first 8-5 job! 😊  What about you?
What have you been happy to "leave behind"? I love reading your comments below!
22 Comments
Kelly Martin
9/28/2019 03:44:26 am
I totally agree. The freedom of leaving school is such a relief... until you find yourself working full time! 9/28/2019 08:11:56 am
I also don't envy youngsters having to go to school. I think it's probably even more stressful nowadays than when I was young. But yes, having freedom was a step into the world of adulthood. 9/29/2019 02:04:07 am
Yes! I think we are on the same page! I don't miss it. But I still have fond memories! 9/28/2019 12:04:44 pm
I totally agree! freedom in our schedule is something so liberating! that's why I'm looking something more than my 8-5 job lol want that freedom again! that it may be a 6-10 jog as a blogger but it's mine and I get to be soooo creative that I really don't mind working more hours 9/29/2019 02:04:48 am
Good for you! I'm so glad you are finding something that works well for you! Awesome!
Live Well Choose Joy
9/29/2019 04:32:26 pm
There is a bittersweet about being done with the rigid school day and having freedom to somewhat make your own schedule, but a lot more responsibility and other schedules take its place! Agree with you! 9/30/2019 08:34:42 am
Thanks for your comment! Yes - "bittersweet" is a great word to describe it!
Luna S
9/30/2019 01:18:12 pm
Great post, I was the same way, I was quite happy to leave it behind. 9/30/2019 07:01:43 pm
In college, I set all my classes for afternoon and evening my second semester. It was sooo liberating! 10/1/2019 09:59:07 am
Especially if you aren't an early bird! It's so ideal! :) :) :) Thanks for commenting! 10/1/2019 10:01:11 am
Time seemed so slow back then too! ha ha! thanks for commenting! 10/1/2019 04:18:58 am
There is something to be said for choices and flexibility! I remember when I left school (I'm not telling you how long ago that was. Lol) and had that feeling. My husband and I were just talking about jobs earlier and one of my biggest issues with a "traditional" job is losing that flexibility again. That is what I love about blogging because I can easily adapt to my husband's days off or friends wanting to go out. 10/1/2019 10:02:22 am
Oh yes! I love more choices and flexibility. I'm so glad you've found an option that allows for that! :) 10/2/2019 08:39:49 am
I couldn't have said this better myself! I hated high school (yes, I really did) and LOVED getting to finally "adult" and make my own class and life choices! I set my classes so I had entire days off and all-day 2-3 times a week class...it was perfect for me! 10/9/2019 09:28:11 am
So true! It was very liberating when I graduated from high school. I felt that I was in control of my path, instead of being told what to do and where to be. Leave a Reply. |
Author: GinaCreator of Love, Auntie. 
Pinterest:@loveauntieblogArchives:
January 2021
Categories:
All
|
RSS Feed