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I think I'm getting old. Contrary to what this blog may suggest, I feel like I'm a grown up now and miles away from the high school teenybopper I once portrayed.

I came to this realization thanks to a few recent conversations with friends (who when talking about our "high school days" suddenly reminded me how long ago those days were. Can anyone say fruit punch at chaperoned dances?), but also thanks to the Backstreet Boys and 5ive. You see, I was watching the super old repeat of Becoming: Backstreet Boys. Remember? The one where they were re-doing the "I want it that way" vid? Anyway, whereas two years ago I thought they were SO cool upon seeing the show for the first time, tonight, I couldn't change the channel quickly enough! 5 college-aged guys practically begging to be chosen as Backstreet Boys? Trying to copy the specific moves of each of the 'Boys? Singing and prancing in their hotel room bathrobes to "I want it that way?" I had to double check to make sure I wasn't watching "Playing It Straight" - FOX's new reality show. I was watching Becoming: Backstreet Boys and I wasn't enjoying it. I'm totally grown up.

This afternoon, I went with my friend Karla to a used record shop to sell some of my CDs. I hardly recognized ANY of the CDs they had there and I began to fret that this wasn't the place to sell my Enrique Iglesias disc. Anyway, my wandering eyes soon spotted a CD by 5ive and I immediately thought of the Brit-boyband 5ive... Remember? With the song "When the lights go out?" From Hit-list turned Brit-list? I breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Enrique would be in good company. But when I picked up the 5ive CD, I discovered that it wasn't the Brit-boyband, but rather a new age punk band. WTF?

I need to grow up pronto. I'm about to turn 22, graduate and start my career in a year and I don't even know my 5ive (boyband) from 5ive (punk band)! I can't still be re-living my high school days. I need to look forward and start thinking like an adult and a mature individual with refined tastes and discernment. Totally growing up. (Sidenote: Britney concert in three weeks! SO excited!!!) ;)
posted by Tim at 10:50 PM