Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Tal
Just as the above states. I wouldn't, I never, etc...yet so many people like that will try to tell you what's what about something they only know about from 'stories'.
I am sure others have lived here, I know a few who have had pretty decent adventurers. It's all about what you want from life I guess. Some people just do what I could call a text book life.
You listened to your parents, did well in school, did what they told you, went to college, did well, didn't party because mommy and daddy would be upset, didn't have sex, didn't meet your wife / husband until senior year or a few years after graduation. Got mom and dad's approval, married. Got the House, SUV, Dog and Two and a Half Kids, vacation 2 weeks a year, save everything you can, lie to your kids about the world, spoil them, teach them that only they matter, grow old retire wonder where the hell your life went and die.
Hrphm. And here I was, trying to be civil. Adventure is a pretty easy term to use. I had an adventure today where this pesky chipmunk came into my garage so I shot him. What an adventure!
Let's review your points.
Listened to my Parents: Check. I did listen to my parents pretty well. They're smart people.
Did well in School: Check.
Did what they told me: well, mostly.
Went to college: Sorta. I did my last two years of high school at college. Got my AA degree. Got to hang out with "cool" older kids which is where I met my wife. I was a junior in High school, she was in college. I'm going back now to get a degree.
didn't party because mommy and daddy would be upset: Nah, I wasn't very cool. No one would party with me. Plus I don't really like to party. (I'm assuming you mean throw up on myself. )
didn't have sex: With whom? My wife? Now, that's none of your business.
didn't meet your wife / husband until senior year or a few years after graduation: Nope. Junior year.
Got mom and dad's approval:Check. Didn't need it, but my wife and my family get along really well.
Married:Check.
Got the House:Check. Just a little over one year thanks.
SUV:no, we have a pretty dumpy mini-van though. Seats 7.
Dog: We actually had a dog at one point. Not anymore though.
Two and a Half Kids:Two unless there's half of one my wife hid somewhere...
vacation 2 weeks a year: Ok, now it's just wierd. Are you spying on me? I do GET TWO WEEKS A YEAR! I don't actually go on much of a vacation, but I get that much from work!
save everything you can:Ohhhh.... there's where you're falling apart. We're not very good at saving money.
lie to your kids about the world: Well, I did tell my son that there are monsters.
spoil them:Sometimes. I think it can be ok in moderation.
teach them that only they matter:Nah, my wife and I were bandying around raising them to be nice to others and stuff. "Greater love hath no one than this..." and all.
grow old retire wonder where the hell your life went and die: Well, unless you're a psychic...
You know what. You're right. My life has been pretty sweet. I'd say I've lived a kick A$$ life! I could die happy right now. Or later when I'm old like you said.
<Mumbles to himself> Yeah, he's right. My life is awesome. I wouldn't change a thing. I've got a wife and two kids and a family that loves me more than life itself! Rock on! </mumbles to himself>
Ya know, Alkemyst, you knew just what I needed. Thanks!