Adulthood 101 Living Giddy

For a long time, I thought that adults were supposed to act like a James Dean character; aloof, shut-down, tough and cynical. It also included back pain -- adults get that. Unfortunately, part of me still holds on to that image. It's a very high price to pay. It leaves me feeling aloof, shut-down, cynical and in back pain.

In trying to be an adult, I'd give away much of my joy, enthusisam, optimism, and exuberance. I lose my smile too. It may not be very adult-like, but I sure love it when I'm excited about things, believe in fairies, trust people, smile and live with gusto. I love meeting people who have a twinkle in their eye, try new things, skip, sing, hum and whistle while they work.

So here's to a new model of adulthood; one with a big grin, a joyous smirk and living a giddy, happy life!