My parents are my life. I love them with all of my heart, but it's because of them that I believe I was born in the wrong generation. Now I have no idea what generation I belong in: The '70s, the '80s, or maybe the '60s? It doesn't matter. Since I was born, I've been surrounded by things my parents enjoyed when they were my age. And because of that, I believe I'm stuck in a generation in which I don't belong.
1. I know every word to movies you probably haven't even heard of
"Shawshank Redemption"? "Flashdance"? "Pretty Woman"? Some of those movies, you're probably thinking that I've never heard of them. But me, on the other hand, I can check all of those off the list of movies I've seen. I love many movies that people would roll their eyes at. While many of you are crossing your fingers for a "23 Jump Street." I am still waiting for Richard Gere and Julia Roberts to get their heads out of their butts and realize that "Pretty Woman 2" needs to happen!
2. I get excited over small things
One of the biggest and dumbest things I get excited for is the microwave hitting 10 seconds, because those 10 seconds are my time. As soon as the timer hits 10, "The Final Countdown" plays in my head. Sometimes, when nobody is home, I sing it out loud. But my parents already think I'm weird enough, so there's no need to give them more reasons to think that.
3. What is this twerking you speak of?
Yes, I know what twerking is, obviously. But sadly, I can't twerk, and I am OK with that. While you all twerk, I have spent hours perfecting the Cha-Cha Slide, the Macarena, the Electric Slide, and the "Greased Lightening" choreography. So although I can't twerk, I can do a mad Macarena.
4. I actually know multiple Journey songs
I have my mom and dad to thank for the knowledge that I have for every type of music there is under the sun, except for the 21st century. They left that generation out. So for those of you "Journey fans," I am very sorry to say this, but Journey was not a one-hit wonder. So therefore, you knowing every word to "Don't Stop Believin'" does not and will not ever impress me.
5. Records fascinate me
By records, I don't mean CDs that go platinum. I mean the big, old, round records that you play on a turntable. I am blessed enough to have parents who still believe that these machines will one day magically come back (no offense, guys). So because of that, they do have records, and they play them. And I prefer a record over a CD.
6. People judge me for my music taste
Most teens my age have their Pandora filled with stations that include Lil' Wayne, Kanye, and recent singers. Mine is full of way too many stations to list, such as Pat Benetar, '80s pop, '70s pop, Madonna, Bon Jovi, etc. What can I say? "It is more than a feeling when I hear that old song they used to play?" Can you name that song? (Hint: It's not any of Kanye's newest hits.)
Now I am sure you guys are thinking, "Yeah, but this stuff is all coming back in style." Yes, you're right, but most of you view it as a popular thing in 2016. I view it as something I grew up around. Something I love. Call me weird or call me crazy, but I truly believe I was born in the wrong generation.
