In one of my favourite tv shows, How I Met Your Mother, Ted has a 'Murtaugh List' things he feels he is too old for - which Barney takes as a challenge to see if he can complete everything on the list.
I had a birthday yesterday and when we were out celebrating the night before, we were discussing the things that had now become an effort, things that no longer held our interst and that we were too old for.
Queuing up - to see anything, or do anything. We used to be happy to queue forever, knowing that the outcome would be worth the time and effort. Once we queued to get the 'Download Festival' in the UK for 3.5 hours. Then we were in a car queue for 5 hours to leave it. This would not be something I would embrace now, but at the time, the destination was worth it.
Shots - another thing we were always so excited about doing. Nowdays, the consequences and subsequent hang over are just not worth it.
Pulling an all-nighter - I am now asleep by midnight, regardless of what is going on around me. I wake up to see the sun rise, I don't stay up to see it. Trying to watch the swimming at the Olympics almost killed me - I was a walking zombie. A good night out for us now had us tucked safely in bed by 1.30 am
Wearing singlet tops on a night out in winter - I now dress for warmth. We used to dress for fashion and could be found in teeny tiny tops in the freezing cold. I now make sure I have enough layers on, that I am always comfortable - gosh I sound like a granny!
Going to a rave - although I was always a guitar girl, I would happily join the throngs of people at a rave dancing to 'doof doof' music. The same music does my head in now - and on occasions, I actually like Kelly Clarkson!
Camping at a festival - used to love it, and thought the camping as the best part, I could accept the toilets and the tentland. Now I prefer to go each day, so I can have a shower each night and get rid of the smells if being in a heaving pit of 15000 people!
I am sure I could go on and on. These are things that made me, that I am glad I have done. But now, I am happy to be an observer of certain experiences, not a participator.
What is on your 'Murtaugh List'? What things do you think you won't ever do again? Does that fill you with nostalgia, or are you happy you have moved on, because hey, age is just a number!?
10 comments:
I can totally relate to everything on this list, especially the singlet tops in winter and raves. I spent the better part of my early 20's going to raves every weekend, wearing singlet tops and queuing for hours to get in! There is no way I would ever be bothered to do that now, no matter who is playing (except for maybe Scooter!). And to go with the singlet tops in winter, wearing a bikini top as a top to a festival or other such music event, walking around the city at all hours of the night, hang out in a hotel room with well more than the actual number supposed to be in there, sleep on someone's lounge or floor.
All of the above!! Except camping at festivals because I was never really into that in the first place.
Not only would I not queue for a pub now, any busy pub is a turn off, too noisy and not enough seats.
I so love this post and so identify. Thanks for the giggles :)
On Saturday night I went to a concert, as I was standing in a very long line for the bar I found myself thinking if I was 19 I would have pushed my way to the front of the line and convincing someone else to get my drinks for me. No way would I do that now.
We then went to town after the concert and I saw some others doing shots...which naturally I too would have once done but did not give it a second thought now.
With age comes wisdom :)
Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely
Oh yes, partying till the clubs shut at 4:30, going home, and then showing up for work at 7. How did we ever do it???
I think you're brave staying up till midnight; if its 10 I'm like 'ooh time for bed!"
I relate to everything you listed. Soemthing I would add to my list is backpacking solo to exotic countries... actually I would just be happy with doing anything solo for day ha ha!
I cannot remember the last time I had a shot! how sad is that ? Love it.
I love this list!!! Thanks for sharing. Rachel x
Singlet tops in winter!! I laughed when I read that!! Great post!!
Hi Chantel,
I lived such a sheltered life!!!!
Made me laugh though:)
I've nominated you for a Liebster Award...
http://katsontherun.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/liebster-award-paying-it-forward.html
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