College Student Envy
Sitting at lunch, I look around and am quickly reminded that the students are on their way back. For those of us who work and live near college campuses, this annual ritual reminds us that once upon a time we too were young, stupid and believed we were different. And though we are unequivocally smarter today, post-undergrad, I can’t deny there are things I still envy about college students. 1.Wearing pajamas, sweats, whatever to class. I still haven’t found an employer where this is allowed. 2. Scheduling your classes around your need for sleep. We don’t all work our best at 8am. Some of us need to sleep-in and start later. 3. Student discounts. In this crappy economy I’d love to have my student discount back. 4. Sharing clothes with...
Read MoreTeenagers are Still Teenagers
Last weekend, I hosted my 14 year old niece for a weekend in the city, away from the parental oversight. Having no kids of my own, I sometimes feel out of touch with those younger than 25. However, what I learned is that despite advancements in technology and a slight more tendency toward ADD than previous generations, teenagers are still just teenagers. 1. Fitting in. Sometimes this is wearing the right clothes, having the newest technology, but really it’s about friends and being accepted into the “right” group. Kids still want to be cool and popular. 2. Gossip. Technology facilitates the gossip differently today than it did even 10 years ago, but it’s still gossip. 3. Everything is weird. If it goes against what’s considered...
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