Friday, May 05, 2006

When does is stop?

Gentlemen,

I'm perplexed by the timetable shift that has occurred amongst the "new" adult. Is it me, or has the framework for the 25 and older individual changed dramatically in the last 20 years?

For example; by the time my father was 25 he had a wife of 7 years, 4 children, a house, and a 9-5 that he works 'til this day. I, on the other hand, have a fiance, a dog and cat, and no plans for kids for the next couple of years. This is at 26. As a matter of fact, my love and I often ponder what the social scene will be when we move to our new city. In our respective professions, the "happy hour" has evolved from a great way to end the day to an almost mandatory gathering for networking with business partners.

To that end comes my question. Will the day ever come that I have a life such as my father? One in which I go to work and return home after my time is served, never going to social/professional gatherings at local water holes. What about balancing my professional life and my home life? What about my children? We often talk seriously about the age, race, and living arrangements for our Nanny. No joke. That's a totally different post.

What do you think about the first issue? Does it ever end?

1 Comments:

At 5/06/2006 2:11 PM, Blogger Phonse said...

I agree, I like this post , this really makes you think,. Adjusting to a surronding and atmosphere is not easy. At the same time, you are still in your mid 20s which is not bad for the both of yall. This is a good time to experience new area in the US. Plus you will be close to home. Your fiance and yourself will adapt really well in the San Francisco Area, you two know the concept go get them.

I have to say for my life and I can't say the same thing, but its pretty crowded with activities with me being a father, lover, student and a worker.

For you, I definitely think that you will have a family someday, but on the otherhand if you don't then that is good too. You can play great uncle to my children. Buy them all those special gifts that their father and mom were not able to get. I have to say that with you getting married in the future months that I do see you having a family because marriage is the beginning of family. I believe with you moving to the new city in in the San Francisco Bay Area that your fiance and yourself will definitely meet some wonderful people in the business world and will have them as a future business partners of yours and mine.. Not worried here at all.

Good luck on everything bro!
You know I got your back 100% on everything.

Well holla back!
AL

 

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