Sorry, I'm A Stanger Here Myself

[poliphilo]

When I was a kid I used to wonder what it was like to go into a pub and order a drink. And I used to worry that, when my time came, I'd do it wrong and be found out

I've always felt like I was bluffing my way through life. Like I'd missed out on some absolutely vital briefing session.

Keep your head down, imitate the natives, don't do anything to give yourself away.

Comments

[shewhomust.livejournal.com]

I didn't worry that I'd do it wrong: I always assumed that one day I would be grown-up, and these things would come naturally to me.

I'm still waiting.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I guess none of us really feels at home here.

I know this feeling too...

[jubal51394.livejournal.com]

Some of my children, now in their 30's and 40's often ask me when they will feel like grown ups and they just can't seem to believe me when I tell them that it never happens. It seems I must look to them like I know. *rolls eyes*

Re: I know this feeling too...

[queen-in-autumn.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad this is a common experience!

Re: I know this feeling too...

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I wonder if the world would be a better place if all we "grown-ups" admitted to being totally at sea? I think it might.