Then and Now

Then, I needed answers to my questions; now, I need justifications for my assumptions.

Then, questions were to satisfy my curiosity; now, the questions are to satisfy my vanity.

Then, doing the work was what mattered; now, being seen doing the work is what matters. 

Then, a bad day could still end with good sleep; now, a bad day means no sleep. 

Then, a vacation meant two months of lazing; now, vacation means 4 days of frenetic blur.

Then, I was human; now, I am a zombie.

Did I change – Yes, but did I grow – I am not sure. Five years is not a great amount of time, but why is it I feel old already?