Spinoff: What do you like about getting older?

[cowgirl836]

Lame, but the previous thread had me feeling all old and like there's not much to look forward to other than nose hairs, glasses, and hurting when I get out of bed every day.

What is good about getting older?

I like finally having the income, free time, and wherewithal to travel and do all of the things I couldn't wait to do when I was younger.

I like not having to live with roommates/siblings or share my food.

[bos]

My young man cares are slipping away. Filter comes off more often than it used to.

[bawbie]

I like finally having the income, free time, and wherewithal to travel and do all of the things I couldn't wait to do when I was younger.

I like not having to live with roommates/siblings or share my food.

You obviously don't have children... Sorry, I don't mean to rain on your feel good thread, but those things are all temporary (if you choose to procreate).

[CLONECONES]

my own place
can buy pretty much whatever I want to within reason
no sitting in class

[CY88CE11]

Lame, but the previous thread had me feeling all old and like there's not much to look forward to other than nose hairs, glasses, and hurting when I get out of bed every day.

What is good about getting older?

I like finally having the income, free time, and wherewithal to travel and do all of the things I couldn't wait to do when I was younger.

I like not having to live with roommates/siblings or share my food.

Still in my mid-20s and trying to save money, so I have three roommates. I wouldn't wish that on anyone past college.

[Mr Janny]

Kids.

[Angie]

I stopped caring what other people think. If they don't like me, meh.

I think through the consequences of things now, which generally makes my decisions end better.

[Angie]

Kids.

And this.

[IcSyU]

Buy basically whatever I want....


As long as my girlfriend hasn't already spent that paycheck.

[carvers4math]

My grown kids. They turned out great.

[cowgirl836]

You obviously don't have children... Sorry, I don't mean to rain on your feel good thread, but those things are all temporary (if you choose to procreate).

No, I don't have kids. And I don't plan on completely giving up the things I enjoy now if I do. Plenty of friends/family have just as active a social life as they did pre-kids.

[oldman]

Being able to have an excuse for selective hearing. I still hear pretty good when I want to.

[cowgirl836]

my own place
can buy pretty much whatever I want to within reason
no sitting in class

these too.

[3TrueFans]

Save money on haircuts, dolla dolla bill.

[Cyclonepride]

It is nice getting to the point where you can just get something when you want or need it. Having kids is awesome beyond compare.