Comparison And Contrast Essay: My Life

Comparison and Contrast Essay

Life back then was sure different when I didn’t have the burden of doing essays and projects, but instead had innocence and happiness. From visiting my grandparents, to being completely absorbed in books, to casually playing football with my friends during recess time, and having sleepovers, I felt carefree with no worries of tomorrow. My favorite memories by far, are from the times I went to my grandparents place. When I was about four or five years old, living in Korea, my older brother and I would often be dropped off at our grandparents’ place to be babysat while our parents went to one of their church retreats. I was always thrilled with excitement whenever I heard that we would be going to our grandparents’ place. I couldn’t wait to arrive, and the excitement always built up in the car on our way to their house. And of course, when we arrived, I would always run up and hug my …show more content…
Yes, as a teen, I have gained more freedom and independence, but I can now see that it comes with a price. Sure, I can stay up pretty much whenever I want, there are less restrictions on electronics now that I am older, I don’t have to be monitored all the time, and I don’t get bossed around as much, but from gaining all those privileges, I no longer seem to have the aura of happiness that magically surround my childhood. Yes, it could be due to lots of other factors, but if there’s one thing I know for sure, it is that I was happier as a kid. Although I hate to admit it, but the increase in privileges doesn’t necessarily seem to increase the level of my satisfaction; maybe because I want more and more, without end. I find it ironic that as a kid, I couldn’t wait to get older, but now since I’m older, it is the opposite; I would love to go back in time and re-experience all those good memories from childhood. After all, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a break from essays and