We were the generation that drank from garden hoses, rode bikes until the streetlights came on, and learned that “because I said so” wasn’t the start of a debate.
Now?
Apparently I’m supposed to care about lumbar support, compression socks, and why someone touched the thermostat.
Somewhere along the way I became the guy who says:
“Who left every light on?”
“Do you know how much groceries cost?”
“Don’t throw that away… I might need it.”
And yes… I still listen to the same music because let’s be honest…
The songs didn’t get worse.
We just stopped pretending the new stuff was better.
Gen X wasn’t perfect. We were just built a little different. Less complaining. More figuring it out. A healthy dose of sarcasm. And enough life experience to know when something is actually worth fighting over.
Now if you’ll excuse me… My back made a noise getting up to write this.