What will I do when I’m 100 years old?
Great question, and so glad you asked. First of all, even though longevity runs in my family, it’s never even occurred to me that I might survive to be 100, be a centenarian. What with stress, preservatives, chemicals in the water, pesticides and pollution, I’m reminded at every turn that my days are numbered.
But the reason I’m even thinking along these lines is that one day last week was the 100th day of school for Charlie. That doesn’t mean a whole lot to me and might not to you either. But apparently for today’s students, the 100th day of school is cause for great celebration. So great that some schools have students bring in collections of 100 items to celebrate. Like a hundred M & M’s or a hundred paper clips or a hundred marbles. They do word problems based on the number 100. They even have parties with brownies and ice-cream and cupcakes. No fair. They didn’t do that a century ago when I was in school. (This is gospel, I kid you not. I actually went to a one room school house in the country, learned to read from a McGuffey Reader. Yeah I’m ancient.)
Charlie (3rd grade) was pondering these soul searching questions about what his life will be like when he is 100 years old:
“When I am 100 Years Old”
by Charlie, age 8
Wow. He doesn’t aim high or anything. My first thought: study hard in school kid. So you can get a good job, buy that castle, achieve those lofty retirement goals.
(So what will I do when I’m 100 years old? Have no idea. That, what I’ll look like or where I’ll live. But now I have some good ideas…)
So what’ll you do when you’re 100?
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Aunt pinkie says
Love it! When you’re closer to 100, like me, I just want to be healthy and have a fairly clear mind! And be able to drive! Ha-ha!
Clarke says
In a recent blog post, I read there is being developed a new “medicine” that even some Nobel prize-winning scientists are hailing as the answer to mortality.
In my 77th year, I would caution the hopeful to be careful what they wish for.
Great pictures by the artist-philosopher!
Ellen says
Love Charlie’s imagination 🙂
Tracy says
That Charlie!!! I like his way of thinking. Thanks for sharing. It brought a smile to my face. I could definitely go for a diet of ice cream and disco dancing! Yup……that’s what want too!!! 🙂
Michelle Baxter yesdearblog.com says
I love it! So creative and imaginative! The mind of a little kiddo is a treasure trove for sure!
Susie says
Oh my goodness, this was SO FUNNY!!! I love the way that boy thinks. 🙂
Barbara Child says
So creative! Hope he gets there!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
I’m too excited for heaven to want to live to be 100. Plus, my plan is when I turn 70 I’m eating whatever I want. So I’m pretty sure I won’t make it to 100.
I like Charlies castle idea. Maybe I’ll get one first and then he can move in after I gorge myself to death on junk food.
Linda Jenkns says
I hope I still have my mind and wits about me. I hope I will be surrounded by grandchildren and family and that I will be able to laugh and enjoy all of them. Most of all, I hope I will still be able to carry on with the work Jesus has given me to complete.
Lily Lau says
I love Charlie and his how he will look like drawing! 🙂
Candace says
Oh Allie! This made me smile big. I so hope I’m just like Charlie and live in a castle, relaxing on the beach, and dancing in discos when I’m 100. He is the coolest 8 year old I know :). Thanks for sharing!
I never really understood these 100th day celebrations. It’s like they just came out of nowhere one day!
Dawn says
So funny, no longevity on my side of the family, but when i’m 80 I hope to be doing the same, Charlie! X0
Helene Stanley says
Charlie is an amazing child! So blessed to have him as a student!!!!
Allie says
Thanks so much Helene, we are so blessed to have you as Charlie’s teacher! Very thankful for you. XO