Now & Then

I recently bumped into an elementary school friend, and after an evening of catching up, we ended up back at his place. The night did not go how he hoped, I'm sure, as I somehow reverted back into the awkward, shy, blushing school girl that he once knew over a decade ago. And because I could not shake my former innocent self, the night ended at first base: the make out.


That night has made me think about our generation's tendency to rush ahead physically. Having sex on a first or second date seems to be the norm these days, and lost in its wake is the underrated, totally hot make out. There is something so much sexier than sex when you both want more, but hold back... just a little.


Maybe I am just old-fashioned. Maybe the whole one night stand has just lost its appeal to me. But when I heard The Beatles "I Want To Hold Your Hand" playing on the radio the other day, I couldn't help but wish I had been born in a previous, more innocent era. Oh please, say to me, you'll let me be your man. And please say to me, you'll let me hold your hand. 


Instead, on a dated rap CD of mine, I found "What's Your Fantasy" by Ludicrous, which seemed to sum up our generation's idea of romance nicely. I want to l-l-l-lick you from your head to your toes, and I want to move from the bed d-d-down to the floor...


Ahh, there you have it- romance at its best. So maybe I am too late and that innocence is lost on our generation. But, I can assure you: I'm bringing the make out back.


And so I ask you all... Which do you prefer? 


Now:

OR... Then: