While you could not pay me to go back to childhood again, there are certain things I miss about elementary aged life.
1)I REALLY miss the days when projects for school always included self made illustrations as well as a host of other accoutrements.I highly doubt that I would procrastinate so horrendously on my numerous assignments if I had to make a title page and borders for each page.
2) The day was done when the bell rang at 3:35, meaning you got to go home and kick it with your barbies, perhaps have a snack made for you by a nanny, have a wholesome din with the fam, watch Home Improvement and then call it an early night (730 to be exact) and hit the sack
3) Not worrying about the future so much. It is so surreal that I am 23. Back when I was 6 or 7 I thought I'd have it made by 18 ie purple jeep and a husband (ok ok I was a bit of an odd bird)
4) Having your mum/nanny do your hurr for special occasions. I rocked the mushroom cut (whats wrong with a little wash and wear ?) for most of my childhood, but for special occasions I got the mousse and GIANT bow treatment which I lived for
5) While I am still openly obsessed with the Christmas season, back in the day the excitement on Christmas morning almost always put me into a pseudo epileptic state. It just isnt as fun when your stocking is stuffed with tampons, razors and chocolate...thanks mum?
6) bitchin toys. Nowadays, if i want something I just go to the mall and pick 'er up (minus the chanel 5.0 quilted purse...fuck Im bitter about that) but I remember spendin many a nights scheming how to convince my parents that I absolutely needed, wanted, couldnt live without the newest kitty kitty kitty (you remeber, those furry kitten stuffed animals that made the awkward purring sound)
7) Vacations. It seems like once you hit university and even after you graduate you have the built in guilt that you should be doing something with your time instead of schlepping around watching t.v. and eating those little chocolate bars left over from halloween. It was so fun just lounging guilt free in your feetie pyjamas all day!
xxL