They were so happy to watch a horror movie and order Dominos ("Don't forget the cheese sticks, and oh yea cinna sticks, we GOTTA have cinna sticks!!") that it almost made me jealous. I missed that youthful innocence and enthusiasm.
Wanting to change the vibe, I busted out my iPod and ironically, the first song to hit the randomized play list was by Jay-Z.
Ahh Jay-Z. Now HERE'S a man who has embraced his age. Usually, as people acquire a certain amount of fame, they lose touch with reality. They become less motivated and appear less cool. Especially as they get older.
But not Jay-Z. He's always been the epitome of swagger. A true trend setter. And even at 40 years old, an age considered ancient for a rapper, he continues to promote that "Here's how it's done, kids. Take notes..." vibe.
You see, the true men of Sprezzatura don't focus on not being able to enjoy things of the past that would now seem inappropriate. Instead, they're too busy paving the way for what to do in the next chapter. They make the blueprint, as Jay-Z always preaches.
Look at Jack Nicholson still holding it down at Lakers games. Or how Charles Barkley retired from the NBA and has become the funniest analyst in the game. I can't think of any women examples at the moment, but I'm sure they're out there!
The point is that any event, from suddenly going bald, to having kids, to even witnessing the joy of your sisters' friends delightfully ordering late night munchies can trigger the "Holy shit! I'm getting old..." thought.
The question is, my friends, how do you react? Are you bitching or are you blue printing? That's Sprezzatura.
cinna sticks over cheese sticks any day, its not even a question. your sister and her friends wasted good cinna stick belly room on bloody cheese sticks... that's how you know they're amateurs!
ReplyDeletelove those cigar rings
ReplyDeleteSteve, you don't even know what old is! Wait till you have a family to raise.......... THAT's when you are getting old!
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