The real fun starts when you don't have to decide between paying your bills and buying food.
Honestly? I don't think the feeling ever goes away. I did my hard partying, experimenting and drinking between the ages of 15 and 19 (being European), stopped partying completely when I was 20 (while others were just starting) and trying to catch up on life (studying, working, developing relationships, traveling). Even though logically I know I didn't miss anything by abstaining after turning 20, I feel like I did because other people went about their life differently.
I'm 30 and only now starting to get serious about getting a permanent job and hobbies, maybe even start dating, and I feel like I'm behind on so many things. Yet when new people meet me they're always impressed by how much I've traveled and experienced.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Somewhat related: my dad was one of those absurdly young rock musicians in the 70s and now works in a completely different field. I think he's counting down the days until he can retire so he can go back to fiddling with his guitar.
Re: Dealing with "aging"?
Honestly? I don't think the feeling ever goes away. I did my hard partying, experimenting and drinking between the ages of 15 and 19 (being European), stopped partying completely when I was 20 (while others were just starting) and trying to catch up on life (studying, working, developing relationships, traveling). Even though logically I know I didn't miss anything by abstaining after turning 20, I feel like I did because other people went about their life differently.
I'm 30 and only now starting to get serious about getting a permanent job and hobbies, maybe even start dating, and I feel like I'm behind on so many things. Yet when new people meet me they're always impressed by how much I've traveled and experienced.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Somewhat related: my dad was one of those absurdly young rock musicians in the 70s and now works in a completely different field. I think he's counting down the days until he can retire so he can go back to fiddling with his guitar.