by kieran » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:48 pm
well, I was a bit of an introvert in my teens but happy with it.
Then 20's came about, in University in a big town (Dublin), drink, d**gs, clubs, gigs and pubs (no sports as yet), unemployed for a good while so lots of free time to hang around doing nothing with friends but the above in our crummy flats. Later in 20's moved to Glasgow, same story, but started swimming a good bit thanks to the excellent public pools. Then moved to Lancaster and finally got even more into sport fitness, took up running, bought a cheap road bike, did more swimming (up to 5km in one go in the pool, how exciting) and even some gym stuff. At end of 20's moved to london and became a Dad.
30s has been all about family and dropped running, swimming and just kept cycling for commuting.
In many ways I really loved my mid to late 20's had a bit of sense, some money, no responsibilities, lots of friends in a similar situation. It all went when family started and moved to London. I was jealous of my twin brother who also moved to Glasgow and could still keep to this lifestyle as no responsibilities (still none unless you count a dog).
So far I have enjoyed both decades, I consider myself (our generation, generation X?) very lucky so far.