My circle of friends mostly consist of people who are in my age group or older. I have no patience with youngsters because I think they're too childish; preferring more mature people instead. It certainly doesn't help when there are friends who claim I was 40 when I was born. Ha bloody ha.

Anyway, part of the going wherever the wind blows process involves me meeting new people of all ages and colour. And I surprise myself for getting on pretty well with people who are much much younger than me. I guess in a way they remind me of what it was like to be so innocent. Of what is the most important thing in life before full blown adulthood and chasing careers got in the way.

To be honest, I don't know what they can glean from my minuscule life experience. But it seems like I had the better part of the bargain for being able to see through a youngster's eyes once again. Unlike me, I doubt they would make the mistake of not cherishing their youth enough.

They better cherish it. Life has a funny way of creeping up on you.

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