Days of My Life

I don't know -- --can be taken as a sign of nonchalant ambivalence or of true un-knowledge. The phrase bothers me immensely particularly when I know that it's employed for the sake of ease. Rather than explaining what or where something is, "I don't know" replaces an extended side of conversation and deems the preceding question insignificant, thereby making life slightly more difficult for the asker. It can also suggest an un-caring or indifference. Both cases are demonstrated below: A, while driving: What time does that place close? B, while on smartphone: I don't know. A: What do you want to do? B: I don't know. What about you? A: I don't know. In the case of true un-knowledge, life is still easier for the intended answerer, especially sans the supposed guilt from taking the easy way out by unthinkingly claiming "I don't know." The situation also remains the same for the asker. Either way, the asker may reiterate

Growing up, I couldn't wait to be 20 years old. I thought the 20-something years would be the best, primarily because of: driving : You can go anywhere, any time you want. Even carrying around a car key makes you look cool. Imagine actually driving the car. Having to drive every day now, and I often wish I didn't have to. Traffic is such a nightmare, gas is nightmarishly costly, LA parking is a hassle, other drivers are an even bigger hassle. It's just so stressful, and childhood me never suspected such a characteristic of driving. working, making money : You make your own money, so you can do what you want with it. In fact, the more you make, the more you can spend (on clothes)! Not as easy or simple as it used to sound. I neglected the first step of this process, which is to find a job. And even afterward, money still doesn't come easy. I also neglected paying bills, something a child doesn't necessarily think about when dreaming about the future. And on thi