Ruby: ...What's so good about being 20? I call them the materialist years. The years we get distracted by all the bullshit. Then we cop on when we hit our 30s and spend those years trying to make up for the 20s. But your 40s? Those years are for enjoying it.Rosie: Hmmm good point. What are the 50s for?Ruby: Fixing what you fucked up in your 40s.Rosie: Great. Looking forward to it.
In this excerpt from "Love, Rosie" by Cecelia Ahern, Ruby reflects on the transitional phases of life, particularly the differences between the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. She describes the 20s as a time filled with distractions and materialism, suggesting that people often lose focus on what truly matters. According to Ruby, the 30s offer a realization phase where individuals begin to recognize the importance of their choices made in their 20s.
Ruby further explains that the 40s are meant for enjoyment, as individuals come into their own and appreciate life more fully. Rosie, curious about what the 50s hold, receives a humorous yet poignant answer: they are for fixing the mistakes made in the 40s. This dialogue encapsulates a reflective view on life’s progression, emphasizing growth and learning from past experiences.