Sometimes we take things for granted and don’t realize it until a lot of time has passed. Growing up can flood us with nostalgia when we least expect it, often for things we wish we could still do. BuzzFeed asked older people to share things they did when they were younger that they wish they still had the time and energy to do and these are some of the best responses.
- "Not worrying about so many things."
- "Knees. I very badly miss dropping it like it's hot. Now I drop it like I'm old and need someone else to pick it up."
- "Being able to see things for the first time again."
- "I miss being physically fearless. Cutting flips off the diving board, jumping on a trampoline, doing a split, or cartwheel. I don't even get on the kitchen stool without fear that I'll fall and break every bone in my body."
- "Dancing. I was very self-conscious and spent many nights at parties, weddings, gigs, etc. wishing I was brave enough to dance without caring what other people thought. Now I'm tired and in pain all the time … and miss losing myself in the music."
- "Playing outside with friends and our parents not checking on us for hours at a time."
- "I miss playing my violin. I started playing at age seven and played for 30 years in string ensembles and for the church choir. I started having problems with my right shoulder and stopped playing. I wish that I sought medical attention immediately instead of giving up."
- "My grandmother misses being able to write. She was diagnosed with arthritis at 63 and now can't write."
- "I want to be as excited and energetic about anything as much as kids are about bubbles and balloons."
- "Not stressing over bills! I didn't even know when the power bill was due, more or less if it was paid on time!"
- "Stopping at the drive-in and slamming down a big burger, a pile of fries, and a quart of root beer. Then later at home, looking for a snack before I went to sleep."
- "Sex."
- "Being blissfully unaware of life's challenges."
Source: BuzzFeed