Spoiled in A New Chapter

The other day I was talking with Jessica about what excites me.

She was bummed because lately nothing seems exciting. Holidays don’t mean shit anymore because everyone is always working, everything always seems to be falling apart, projects never take off, etc.

I grew up with a pretty rich imagination I suppose.

In a way, I have been spoiled by science fiction too much.

I remember riding in the car as a child and letting the wind hit my face. I would close my eyes and picture myself crossing through futuristic landscapes or remote planets. Wild flora and fauna and towering architectures around me. I loved the thought of rapid travel, being able to board my little vehicle and be in Japan in 20 minutes..or Saturn.

I remember feeling exciting about it. Feeling excited for the future.

Has the future delivered? a little bit.

Many of the things I fantasized about as a child do exist now..I guess they are just not as exciting or new ideas have come along that would be way more interesting.

Every now and then something comes along that would get me curious..but generally..I am not really excited about anything. I miss being excited about the future as I was when I was a little boy.

A wise man once said that reality is not good enough.

I agree with him.