How embarrassing that she ever did something that silly. But, good God, she was seventeen. At that age, we're mostly high-pitched and crazy. All urgent chemicals raging around the blood course. And that's why we do dangerous and embarrassing things, as if simultaneously we're immortal and going to die tomorrow. And that's why we look back on that time so fondly from the dimmer years to come. Remembering the days when we were like Greek gods. Mighty and idiotic.
The reflection captures the essence of youth, emphasizing how being seventeen is often marked by impulsive and foolish behaviors, driven by intense emotions and hormonal changes. At that age, the blend of invincibility and a reckless desire for immediate experiences leads to actions that can be both embarrassing and dangerous. This period of life is characterized by a sense of freedom, where the consequences seem distant and the thrill of the...