Ten vs. Now

When I was ten vs. now (twenty-four) (adult) (woman):

Ten: I had conversations with imaginary friends at my magic cauldron on the backside of my invisible castle.

Now: I have conversations with imaginary people in my car. 

To practice for adult conversations, like interviews or explaining why I'm so weird.

Ten: I read a lot of books. 

Now: I beg ten-year-olds to read a lot of books.

Ten: Fashion was not an issue I worried about.

Now: Fashion is still not an issue I worry about. My teenage sister dresses me.

Ten: My dream car was a hot pink monster truck. 

Now: My dream car is a tiny yellow Spark. OH WAIT, I OWN ONE.

Ten: I had two imaginary boyfriends named Cameron and Colin.

Now: I have zero boyfriends, real or imaginary. I do get revved at by pickup trucks sometimes, though. 

It's probably the little yellow car.

Ten: If you had asked what my talents were, I would have told you crochet, memorizing geography songs, and playing piano. 

Now: If you ask what my talents are, I will tell you baking, doing the Wobble, and making kids laugh. 

Ten: I wore a lot of purple.

Now: I wear whatever Audrey gives me. 

Oh, wait. We already talked about that.

Ten: My best friend was Morgan Franklin.

Now: My best friend is Morgan's baby.

Ten: I saved money for toys.

Now: I save money for hair products and plane tickets.

Ten: PBS Kids was the best hour or two of my day.

Now: I like to watch Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations and The Pioneer Woman because those two shows combined would be my ideal life.

Ten: YEAH MACARONI!

Now: YEAH SALAD!

...

AND DONUTS!

Ten: I was in fifth grade.

Now: I teach fifth graders. And I'm a little jealous of them.

I don't know what was in my hand, but I hope it was food.