In recent weeks, there has been a sister duo named Flo & Joan singing a song called “Rest of My Life” posted on FB, as well as on YouTube. The song is a laugh-out-loud story about meeting someone you are interested in while feeling socially awkward. Greeting a crush with “mice to neet you” and worrying about all the silly mistakes that all of us make when we are nervous.
I myself have had experiences with feeling socially awkward, and I am someone who is known for being friendly. My imagination can run wild sometimes when I am meeting someone new or someone I am excited to meet. Often when my anxiety is running amuck, my imagination does too. That can be problematic. The greatest thing about this song “Rest of My Life” is that it takes situations like this and makes a point to not let you take yourself so seriously. The most
beautiful lyrics say, “80 years of worrying about what others think of me, just melted away…”
This song helps me realize that imagination can be quite powerful and painful, if I let it do that to me. But I can also use it to uplift my sense of humor. I can overcome anxiety if I can imagine myself succeeding despite any discomfort I am feeling. I won’t spoil the end of the song for you; it’s a funny surprise. Check it out when you get a chance!
~Jen Garrison
