As we reflect on the past few decades, particularly inspired by the anniversary of iconic pop culture moments, let’s explore how life has transformed (or perhaps stayed the same) since 1985 through ten notable changes.
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Employment
- 1985: Landed a job as a server at a local eatery, earning a mere $3.50 an hour!
- 2023: Now, I’m compensated for my writing efforts! However, the freelance pay still hovers around that same $3.50 an hour.
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Anticipation
- 1985: Waited by the phone for that cute guy from the beach to call.
- 2023: Now, I’m anxiously waiting for my child’s soccer schedule to be posted online.
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Snack Choices
- 1985: Enjoyed Ruffles with sour cream and onion dip, a classic combo.
- 2023: Looking back, I should have invested in Lipton Onion Soup Mix!
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Cinema
- 1985: Caught the premiere of The Breakfast Club, where someone remarked that I resembled Ally Sheedy. Was it the stylish version or the more quirky one? This question lingered for years.
- 2023: Watching The Breakfast Club with my kids is a trip! My teenager is mortified, while my younger one finds humor in its outdated jokes. Not to mention, I’ve finally stopped worrying about which Ally Sheedy I resemble.
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Denim Trends
- 1985: Saved up to buy an $85 pair of paisley Guess jeans, a decision I later regretted when I traded them for comfy grey sweatpants due to my college lifestyle.
- 2023: Found those same paisley Guess jeans online for just $19, likely due to the trend for “super skinny” fits that many women, at any age, have moved past.
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Parking Skills
- 1985: Managed to parallel park a Pontiac station wagon during driver’s ed—just barely passing the test.
- 2023: Still struggle with parallel parking but excel at backing into tight spots, recently fitting a minivan between two luxury cars.
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Awards
- 1985: Accepted that trophies might not be in my future and pretended it didn’t matter.
- 2023: Now, it’s a revelation—trophies can be bought as wine stoppers! What a time to be alive!
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Concerts
- 1985: Attended that unforgettable Purple Rain tour featuring Prince and Sheila E.
- 2023: Sure, Taylor Swift has a fantastic wardrobe, but nothing compares to the experiences of my youth.
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Rest
- 1985: Enjoyed a solid nine hours of sleep each night with a relaxed school schedule.
- 2023: Today’s high school starts at 7:20 a.m., and coffee has become my lifeline—my teenager may soon join that club.
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Friendships
- 1985: Chose friends carefully.
- 2023: The same applies today; I appreciate my children’s friends, valuing relationships over achievements in sports or academics. People always trump rankings.
Bonus Insight
The song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” written by Prince in 1985, remains an anthem of nostalgia, capturing the essence of simpler times. Imagine if Prince had filled his bathtub with sour cream and onion dip—now that would be a party!
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In summary, while some aspects of life have transformed dramatically since 1985, others remain surprisingly constant. The essence of relationships, the trials of parenting, and the simple joys of snacks and nostalgia continue to shape our experiences.