A Millennial's Cynic Hope
Growing older, we all change. Fact. But somehow, one's either part of those who deny change and keep on telling us (and themselves) that they 'will always be young'. Or, one may be part of the second half: those who expect to change and move on. What we're less prepared to witness is the people around us, to change as well. Children grow, elders get older, parents become grandparents, opportunities present themselves and life-changing decisions that, at first, appeared innocent, are made along the way. And yet, there are small things we keep on missing or tend to close our eyes on in these changes. Among the silent memories we gather are unfortunate habits we wish we had noticed sooner. I've been silently observing the situation like a spectator or an intrusive narrator with nothing interesting to say. I realized, what was once a genuine moment such as hanging out with friends, having a drink or a smoke after work on a terrace... Was easily becoming an addiction for...