When I was a freshman in college someone told me that the older I got, the faster time would move. I didn't believe it the, but boy do I believe it now; and it seems an appropriate topic at the start of a new year.
When I was home over Christmas, I got to see friends from high school (Sharon, Rick, Nancy & Kim), and I found it interesting how the topics of discussion change over time. There is the standard questions now are "How did we get to be this old?" & "When did we become our parents?" Along with them come the topics of work benefits, retirement (4 yrs until I'm eligible for early retirement), etc. (What happened to majors, exams, and such as standard topics?) The more fun of the conversations were about this year's Marion High School Class of '84 Reunion (35 yrs... really?); and reminiscing about HS & college - including Ochampagh stories. 😄 Several people should have had burning ears.
I tried to ignore time's quick march for years, but over the last couple of years have come to embrace the age, even though my knees pop when I stand, my back hurts more than it used to, and the other effects of time (and the stupidity of youth) on my body. This is because it's also brought life-long friends, the ones who know me (sometimes a little too well), and accept me for who I am; repaired relationships; increased wisdom in some areas, and accomplishments that I'm proud of.
So as time continues it's double time march, embrace it, learn from it, and may your 2019 bring you growth, joy, and new adventures.
