Photos That Show What Real Change And The Passing Of Time Can Look Like
Whether you're someone who loves change or you're someone who dreads it, change is inevitable. Sometimes there are changes in your life or in your surroundings that you choose to implement yourself, and other times there will be changes that happen gradually over time.
It won't be until you look back that you realize just how much things can change over the course of a month or a year or a decade, and even if the change seems small, it can still be pretty significant.
The Technological Advances
In just 25 years, technology has transitioned from laptops that look like they were built out of Lego by someone's children, to sleek portable computers that can do more than we ever could have dreamed of.
So cool!
Garden Party
Who doesn't love a home reno project?
Moving into a new place can be exciting when you envision all the possibilities for your new spaces, and this person took full advantage of their beautiful backyard hideaway.
Patio Powerwashing Perfection
You'd think they spent thousands of dollars on redoing their backyard patio at their new home, but instead, they taught everyone about the magic of power washing!
A couple of hours of work and it looks good as new.
These Parents Wanted to Ensure They Were Healthy Enough To Raise Their Children
While their son has grown up and they've even added a second child to the family, the parents look as if they've been aging in reverse thanks to their hard work and dedication to their health.
Good for them!
And It Even Has Pockets
If you're struggling to find the wedding dress you've always dreamed of, don't forget that you're allowed to alter it any way you want!
Everything for this woman including the dress, alterations, shoes, and accessories was just under $1,000 and it looks like a brand new dress.
Slimming Down Was His New Year's Resolution
Zazzles was once body-shamed by a vet who told him and his owners that he needed to lose 26 pounds in order to be considered a healthy body.
Zazzles committed to a healthier life filled with a little less food but a lot more love to balance it out and now he's a healthy boy.
An Educated Family
A lot can change in 21 years, but what doesn't change is a love of learning and the importance of family!
This son was there when his mum first got her nursing degree, and she got to be there for her son when he became a paramedic.
Who Doesn't Love Candy?
The unreal amounts of candy is probably why the checkout counter became so worn down.
This is the kind of thing you'd notice after years and just be like "Wait, when did that happen?"
They're More Of A Weapon Than Before
Clearly this person invested in some sturdy knives because after years of sharpening, their size may have decreased but they're still as effective as when they were first purchased.
You can't help but wonder where all that knife went.
Faded Flooring Tells The Truth
It turns out if you leave a rug in the same position for 16 years, even if you don't think that room gets a lot of sunshine, the mark it leaves on your flooring will prove otherwise.
Luckily there's wood stain!
Pedal Pusher
Whoever owned this must be the next Mozart or Beethoven because if you practiced so much you actually wore a hole through the pedal, you better be an amazing piano player.
Or they wore incredibly spiky shoes.
In The Trenches
While it might not look like much, these grassy trails have pretty major significance considering 100 years ago they were used as trenches during World War One.
What's now a beautiful part of nature wasn't always so beautiful.
Superstitious Trailblazing
What exactly are you looking at here? You're looking at a pathway that was forged by superstition.
We've all heard it's bad luck to walk under a ladder, and in this town it's apparently also bad luck to walk under this particular pole.
Their Friendship Hasn't Changed, Just Their Hair Lines
If you think you have a good relationship with your hairdresser or barber, think again compared to these men.
Though their friendship has only grown stronger, it seems that their cameras and their hairstyles may have changed a little bit over the years!
This Is Crazy!
While cutting down a tree, this person found three bullets embedded inside of it.
The tree just kept growing around the bullets, proving just how powerful nature really is and how resilient it is to humans.
Charlie's Colorful Chocolate Shop
A fresh coat of paint can add a little zest to any business place, but it's also super interesting to see all the colors this door used to be in years prior at this chocolate store.
Which one is your favorite?
There's A Reason They Were Called Knuckle Busters
Do you remember these pencil sharpeners from elementary school that were always just a little too close to the wall and you'd have to repeatedly scrape your fingers along the wall while sharpening?
This particular wall shows the effects of all that sharpening, down to the wood in the wall.
Wedding Day Workout Prep
Before exchanging their vows and committing to spend the rest of their lives together, this couple decided to challenge themselves to be the best versions they could be before their big day, and they succeeded.
So inspiring!
Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out
You know how your mother always told you not to touch the handle of a bathroom door without covering your hand with your sleeve?
Clearly on this door you should touch the metal strip because every other man seems to be avoiding it.
She Looks And Feels Like A Whole New Person
Double jaw surgery, 6 weeks and 2 days of post-op recovery and "the best decision she's ever made" later and this girl is thrilled with her brand new smile.
Looks aren't everything, but if it makes you genuinely happy then who is anyone else to judge?
Game On
For anyone with a love of gaming, imagine having every generation of Nintendo console at your disposal for all your gaming needs.
It's pretty cool to see how the technology has changed over the years, and even just the aesthetic of the consoles.
The Color Isn't The Only Thing That's Faded
Have you ever wondered if you're one of those people who drags their feet when they walk, or if you're someone who walks more on the front of their feet?
Looking at old shoes like this person did is a great way to see how much your shoes change the more you wear them!
Who Even Knew Snails Could Grow This Big?
That's not a snail we would want to see crawling around our garden and it's definitely not a snail we would want our kids to bring home in their pocket after they find him on their walk home from school.
I'd hate to clean up the slime that thing leaves.
May He Have This Dance?
There are a lot of pretty evident changes in this photo thanks to the magic that is aging and nearly two decades in between photos, but clearly the love that this granddaughter and grandfather have for each other hasn't changed.
So sweet.
All It Needs Is A Fresh Coat Of Paint
Clearly a lot of people have needed to use this bar banister to steady themselves before going down the stairs after using the bathroom considering all the paint has been rubbed off over the years.
It's like you're shaking hands with history.
Cat Scratch Club
No, a beaver does not live in this person's home, but rather a persistent cat.
The family cat spent over a decade scratching on their favorite post which is how it ended up looking this way.
A Generational Meet Up
With 101 years between them and 5 generations separating them, it's amazing to see these family members being able to meet each other and there's no doubt it was a special moment for the older woman.
What a special moment.
"He Finally Grew Into It!"
Months after posting the original photo of his tiny pup, one Reddit user came back to let us all see his boy's glow up after he finally grew into his big boy bed and we're thrilled we got to see him grow from puppy to adult.
You have to wonder whether the dog liked it better as a puppy or an adult.
The Kitchen Overhaul
It may not seem like the biggest change but if you've ever been involved in a home renovation of any sort, you can appreciate all the changes that these people implemented from the updated appliances to the beautiful backsplash.
Nothing better than a functional kitchen island too!
Lecture Hall Laziness
If you ever needed proof that people who sit in the back of lecture halls are the slackers that want to nap but still want the attendance marks, just look at the head marks on the wall in this classroom.
This reminds me to never lean my head back in public.
Decades In Its Case
42 years of placing the same guitar in the same case after every use led to a case that no longer even needed the guitar there to make its use known.
Is that dirt...or?
Leaving A Lasting Impression
Taking the path less traveled seems like sound advice, but if enough people do that, it eventually becomes a path like this one, worn into the grass by the foot traffic.
Or it's made by one person with massively heavy shoes.
The Butcher Was Definitely Not Ambidextrous
A 200-year-old butcher block told a little bit more about the butcher who used it than expected.
Based on the dent in this block, the butcher was definitely using his right hand more than his left.
Running The Track
Over the years, this dog has run around the exterior of the pool so many times along the exact same route that he's actually worn down the grass into his own track.
So cute.
Best Friends Forever
While one of them has become more handsome over the years, the other seems to have taken his fair share of wear and tear, but it's all out of love.
It's pretty cute how dogs choose their favorite stuffed toy and hold onto it for life. If they don't tear it apart.
Safety First
This tree may have grown around the sign and nearly engulfed it entirely, but it still left a space just big enough for hikers to be able to tell that they're on the right path.
You have to wonder when the tree will get sick and tired of being a sap though...get it?
His Good Boy Status Hasn't Faded
The spots around his eyes may have faded over the past decade, but he looks like he's settled into his retirement years quite happily.
He's got the silver fox look going for him.
Someone's Got A Favorite Spot
There's no chance that you're going to be able to sell your truck if you ever want to get rid of it, but you can take joy in knowing how happy your dog was with his head out the window.
That's definitely his spot.
Bending Under The Pressure
The people who have been walking along this staircase for years apparently like to walk in the center rather than off to the side, according to the indents in every step.
This can't be a treat to walk up and down on though.
The Nearly Invisible Rug
Clearly, this business has got a lot of customers over the years.
At least, we assume that's the case judging by the fact that their welcome mat is so worn that it's actually worn right into the stones in front of their store.
Growing Puppy
This shows just how much your pets can grow.
The boy is pictured holding his pet dog when he was young and on the right, it's the same man holding his dog. They've both grown a lot.
Met At Daycare
This young couple met for the first time when they were in daycare together.
Many years later they began dating and eventually were married. They took a picture outside of the daycare where they first met.
Dock Of The Titanic
The Titanic is one of the most famous ships to have ever sailed in the ocean.
This is the dock that the Titanic left from in 1912 on the top and in 2015 on the bottom.
Library Upgrade
This library was in the midst of getting a complete renovation.
Just before the renovation, someone held up this picture showing what the library used to look like way back in the old days.
High School Sweethearts
This loving couple first began dating and fell in love in high school.
Their high school prom picture is on the left and they are still smiling all these years later on the right.
Virginia Then And Now
Someone has taken a before and after photo of Salem, Virginia.
The same intersection is pictured in both of them. The trees are more developed and some of the buildings have changed.
Bridging The Gap
These two pictures are of a bridge and river in Canada.
The bridge was just starting to be built in 1938 and it's been helping people get across ever since.
Pyramid Restoration
The El Castillo Pyramid in Mexico did not always used to be popular tourist destination.
It underwent a massive reconstruction in the 1920s and ever since has been a popular place for people to come and visit.
Growing Cat
This woman took a picture of her brand new kitten in the first month that she got her.
She then took the same photo after 1 year and the cat has grown a lot!
Stumped Squirrel
The homeowner needed to cut down a big old tree that was on their front lawn.
It looks like the tree may have been a frequent visiting spot for this squirrel who looks rather confused as to where it might have gone.
