Currently listening to: Black And Yellow – Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Juicy J & T-Pain
Stay high like how I’m supposed to do
That crowd underneath them clouds can’t get close to you
And my car look unapproachable
Super clean, but it’s super mean
She wanna fuck with them cats, smoke weed, count stacks
Get fly and take trips and that’s that, real rap
I let her get high if she want and she feel that
Convertible drop feel, ’87, the top peeled back
In most of the friend groups I’m part of, I tend to be the youngest—and honestly, I prefer it that way. My circle spans a wide range of ages, from people my age all the way up to folks in their 80s. One of my oldest friends is 83, and she’s still sharper than most twenty-somethings I know. Most of these older friends came into my life through work. Over time, we built a bond that lasted well beyond their retirement. Even now, we still meet up occasionally and text regularly to check in or share something funny or thoughtful.
In Korean culture, elders are deeply respected and held in high regard. There’s a strong emphasis on honoring our elders—not just in family settings but in society as a large.
I’ve always been drawn to older people, especially those who’ve seen and lived through some shit. They’re like walking archives of wisdom and perspective. There’s something grounding about being around people who have navigated entire eras I’ve only read about. I absorb everything I can from them—their stories, their advice, their hard-earned lessons—and I pass those insights down to the newer staff I mentor. It feels like honoring a chain of knowledge. I’ve seen things in my time, sure, but the things they’ve lived through? A whole different level.
In my ARMY crew (yes, BTS ARMY, don’t judge), I’m the maknae—막내—the baby of the group. They call me that like Jung Kook, my bias. I bring the energy and in return, they spoil me rotten.
And then there’s my friend from work—we’ve known each other for over fifteen years. We’re not related by blood, but we’ve got the dongseng (동생 – younger sibling) and oppa (오빠 – older brother) relationship going on and it’s often used as a term of affection and closeness amongst friends. Even though we’ve grown up and now work in the same hospital, that bond hasn’t faded.
What about you? Are you the oldest, middle, or the youngest in your crew?
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