Shit I used to do

I Used To
Written by: Alex Sandell

I used to eat at McDonald's. I used to turn the channel when a politician was on. I used to think the most important issue there was was whether or not I got to go to E.T. on opening weekend. I used to think girls were nothing but less interesting boys. I used to imagine that one day I'd find a life-long partner. I used to think about having a family without worrying about overpopulation. I used to smile without doubt. I used to sleep 8 hours a night. I used to take a soda instead of a beer. I used to watch movies without thinking of their box-office performance. I used to listen to music without worrying if it was on a major label. I used to feel I had someone to turn to. I used to think having a dream meant living it. I used to draw pictures of people and planets and my smiling family and I used to get happy when my teacher gave me a star. I used to remember when my family was smiling. I used to sneak out at night and found freedom was more than a word. I used to believe that working crap jobs for the money was only temporary. I used to have conversations that didn't lead into debate. I used to watch Disney cartoons and take them as scripture. I used to think I could fly. I used to be healthy. I used to think I was normal. I used to have heroes. I used to know a world without Internet. I used to dream of my first kiss. I used to make jokes without feeling ashamed. I used to have confidence in what I was. I used to walk down the beach without a pot-belly. I used to hold hands and believe in forever. I used to try hard and was convinced it would pay off. I used to think nothing was better than a trip to K-Mart and an ICEE machine. I used to watch every romance and take it as truth. I used to believe there would be a "someday." I used to joke around with my parents and make them laugh. I used to be loved. I used to stay up all night with my cousin and watch lightning come out of the moon. I used to find independence on the seat of a bike. I used to have friends that I didn't type to. I used to not know what a Republican was. I used to have grandparents who told me funny stories. I used to take people's word for it. I used to think a dollar was the best gift in the world. I used to trick-or-treat and think that I actually scared the adults with my stupid costumes. I used to find a new adventure in every day. I used to think color TV was the most amazing invention. I used to buy toys and open the boxes. I used to play Star Wars during recess. I used to prepare for my future celebrity. I used to think that the world was good. I used to feel living life was actually living. I used to hope without knocking on wood. I used to feel like I wasn't alone. I used to hold my head up. I used to be happy. I used to have better things to do than write about the things I used to do.