tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post9086089725322033835..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Did your Glory Days involve a backpack?allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-44139051466321923952011-03-10T23:59:44.009+11:002011-03-10T23:59:44.009+11:00Yes, and I've still got the backpack, covered ...Yes, and I've still got the backpack, covered in dodgy sew-on patches from souvenir shops in the US and UK. Can't believe they hadn't invented wheels on suitcases yet. So SO glad I did it at 23, wish I'd stayed just one more year, and hope my kids get the same opportunity - except I know I'll go insane with worry and jealousy! Definitely the best pre-kids year of my life, and the closest I've ever come to living in an episode of "Friends". Thanks for the flashbacks!Anna Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140909637865426746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-18793526393483691082011-03-08T22:32:08.153+11:002011-03-08T22:32:08.153+11:00Nothing like the presence of youth to remind you o...Nothing like the presence of youth to remind you of youth.<br /><br />Glad you had fun remembering life holding a backpack. They sure sound like fun. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345662692259541964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-12313610679641639122011-03-08T19:52:59.152+11:002011-03-08T19:52:59.152+11:00p.s I always thought the mull of kintyre was somet...p.s I always thought the mull of kintyre was something you smoked.....;)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302990839186249103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-74474545720614177652011-03-07T22:09:27.935+11:002011-03-07T22:09:27.935+11:00Backpacked around Southeast Asia with hubby, and w...Backpacked around Southeast Asia with hubby, and we had some amazing experiences. I feel like I well and truly did a lot of living in my 20s so when it came time to have children I didn't feel like I missed out. But now, I think back and wish we could afford to take the kids to see some amazing things.Shelly - Tropical Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464868349672755774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-66949247020086932762011-03-07T21:39:35.232+11:002011-03-07T21:39:35.232+11:00Aw, Al. Reminiscing is painful!!! xAw, Al. Reminiscing is painful!!! xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-79373761296119972192011-03-07T20:30:38.113+11:002011-03-07T20:30:38.113+11:00Aahh, reminiscing, don't you just love it! I a...Aahh, reminiscing, don't you just love it! I am so glad that I get to reminisce with my hubby as we did our travelling together. <br /><br />Although not in our twenties, those times were spent figuring out who I was and who I wasn't which unfortunately but probably necessarily involved a divorce, but I digress. <br /><br />I so love to travel and explore. We have taken the younger kids to Europe not that they will remember, but we do. We have taken the older ones and the younger ones to USA which was such an adventure. And we plan to go back to UK and Europe with us all one day soon. <br /><br />Creating beautiful memories that we can reminisce till we are old and grey. Beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-63242236215384044612011-03-07T19:26:12.105+11:002011-03-07T19:26:12.105+11:00Oh yes, I do recall, and miss travelling in my 20&...Oh yes, I do recall, and miss travelling in my 20's, and living and working in different countries. So far my thirties have been all about responsibility and domesticity.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302990839186249103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-65402225813904134192011-03-07T18:19:11.017+11:002011-03-07T18:19:11.017+11:00I'm in the middle of my twenties now. Unfortun...I'm in the middle of my twenties now. Unfortunately I never got the chance to do the fun-backpacking thing. I spent my early 20's finishing up my degree and the rest of it for building my career. I also stays in one relationship in my whole 20's.. with one man I'm about to have a family with now.. At the back of my mind I still wish I get to experience the whole backpacking thing one day, but with where my life is heading right now I know the chance is pretty slim.<br />I just hope I dont miss out on things... <br />xo<br />http://sourcherryandcurlchocolate.blogspot.com/Cheryl Gerberahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258787332245928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-74211022619068872012011-03-07T17:13:04.819+11:002011-03-07T17:13:04.819+11:00I didn't travel when younger....and had my dau...I didn't travel when younger....and had my daughter "late". So clearly I've stuffed this whole gig up!!<br />But I do understand Justin Beiber (only because I also understand Leif Garrett....remember Allison?? :)<br /><br />Trish<br />xxTrish@Show and Tellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04077602585552419860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-13369858863661512062011-03-07T16:04:31.440+11:002011-03-07T16:04:31.440+11:00This definitely echoed with me. We (my boyfriend a...This definitely echoed with me. We (my boyfriend at the time, now husband of 13 years!) spent 3.5years travelling, working overseas and living a wonderfully relaxed, free life. No committments, no mortgage and free to drop everything and pop off to Paris for a weekend or travel in Africa for 3 months (and we did). <br /><br />It's that total sense of freedom and spontaneity that keeps me going on some of the tougher days.<br /><br />I will definitely be encouraging my children to travel (and trying not to remember all the things we got up to so that I don't worry about them too much)GetawayGuruhttp://www.getawayguru.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-86069678911929840392011-03-07T15:16:42.891+11:002011-03-07T15:16:42.891+11:00I'm looking forward to re-living my 20s in my ...I'm looking forward to re-living my 20s in my 50s when, hopefully, the kids will have moved out! (If not, I'll kick them out, I reckon!!)Jane @ the girl in the brick househttp://therileyhousebuild.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-85550295226531993012011-03-07T13:11:45.036+11:002011-03-07T13:11:45.036+11:00I also am an older mum and yes, I have the whole &...I also am an older mum and yes, I have the whole "I should have done this earlier" thing about my kids as well. I travelled a lot in my younger years, but there's still so many places I'd love to see. Mind you, a rich sponsor is required these days, what with mortgages and school fees...Mrs Catchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451875041973822074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-18788332011684085572011-03-07T11:29:50.923+11:002011-03-07T11:29:50.923+11:00Yes, I miss travelling so much. Not that you can&...Yes, I miss travelling so much. Not that you can't do it with kids mind you, but it really is not the same. BOth my husband and I are insanely jealous of both of his brothers who are currently loving OS. But, never fear, our time will come again - it will - these days with young kids will be a mere blink of an eye....that's what I keep telling myself anyway...emma @ frog, goose and bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269340897364390032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-8738686860866811932011-03-07T10:48:47.756+11:002011-03-07T10:48:47.756+11:00I'm 42 with a 3 & 6 yo...sometimes I physi...I'm 42 with a 3 & 6 yo...sometimes I physically feel old but I'm glad I waited~ or should I say glad that pregnancy found me later; I did not think, based on health issues, that I could get pregnant. <br /><br />And, yes I did the backpack thingy a couple of times, traveled some and focused on a career...when I got pregnant my answer became very clear to me. I now stay at home with my kids.MOMmetimehttp://mommetime.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-36779628536735812412011-03-07T10:32:56.707+11:002011-03-07T10:32:56.707+11:00*sigh* I am in my twenties and even i don't un...*sigh* I am in my twenties and even i don't understand the Justin Bieber phenomenon.<br />My twenties? Spent being broke and raising my kids. Bluey was born when i was 19 and Greenie when i was 22. I do have itchy feet for travel, but i guess that will have to wait until i'm in my 40's or so. Hopefully i get the chance to, even if it's later in life :)<br />I would love for you to share your stories with me. Places that i must go, and things i must do, and the things to avoid?Miss Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339773113889860348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-12519881276289236142011-03-07T08:56:43.320+11:002011-03-07T08:56:43.320+11:00My husband and I traveled a lot together throughou...My husband and I traveled a lot together throughout our 20's. (I'm 35, and our son is 3) We were so wild and carefree for sure. Once I hit 30, I truly did feel as though I had done a lot and was ready for the settling down a child brings. Now I am getting that itch again. Someday, someday, he will be older and we can do more things like that again. Someday. :)Kristy @Loveandblasphemyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-7509762956987038812011-03-07T07:10:26.997+11:002011-03-07T07:10:26.997+11:00Oh the memories come flooding back! I too did som...Oh the memories come flooding back! I too did some quality travel time attached to a backpack (that was approx 1/3 my size!) in my early 20's and i definitely do miss the days so much. The possibilities were endless and the responsibilities of life seemed so far away. Living in London was a great base for travels and I made some of the most amazing lifelong friends I'll ever have...<br /><br />And the stories, oh... Now you have inspired me to dedicate a post to them (when I find the time!!). Thanks for the inspiration xxDonna @ NappyDazehttp://www.nappydaze.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-67568698859229345262011-03-07T06:17:24.899+11:002011-03-07T06:17:24.899+11:00Nope, I left home got a mortgage and slogged my wa...Nope, I left home got a mortgage and slogged my way up the career chain. Don't worry about whether you did anything too much, too lte, too wrong, too not perfect, too unappreciative or too anything just appreciate the fact that you did it and enjoy your memories. I think with pride about how hard I worked and how much effort I put into renovating my house and learning to be a good house keeper. Thinking about what I could have done instead ...well...if wishes were horses beggars would ride , sounds like you had a wonderful kontikiAGuidingLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823333742737762759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-8812028938415384882011-03-07T01:37:24.407+11:002011-03-07T01:37:24.407+11:00What great stories - and what a wonderful time of ...What great stories - and what a wonderful time of life!<br /><br />Whenever I talk to 20 year olds, I am always a bit wistful, remembering a time that seemed so full of discovery and surprise. These days are much more routine, but can offer their own surprises if we look.<br /><br />And, best of all, we still have this whole life in front of us! Elderhostel?Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-7749969687087217812011-03-07T00:30:24.343+11:002011-03-07T00:30:24.343+11:00Oh, you betcha I did. But as much as I love to tra...Oh, you betcha I did. But as much as I love to travel and explore different places and people when I was in my 20s and single, there did come a time when I knew the end was near; perhaps it was after the bed-bug incident at Airlie Beach, hummm.. well, it was a contributing factor, for sure :)Lady Estrogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317661832390573264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-78764570399927558452011-03-06T23:28:50.733+11:002011-03-06T23:28:50.733+11:00I think the grass is always going to be greener.
I...I think the grass is always going to be greener.<br />I've done it the other way. I partied/worked, moved interstate for HIS work and started having kids earlyish. I know that if i went overseas straight after school I would have been drunk and ended up in foreign jails. It was better i stay here and go traveling later (soon). Im looking forward to taking one or two with me (never all at once because they're vile) to see a few places. The rest I'll do on my own. I know I'll appreciate it much more now.Shaunanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-79468694716877930052011-03-06T23:28:10.483+11:002011-03-06T23:28:10.483+11:00Never did the backpack thing, my twenties were spe...Never did the backpack thing, my twenties were spent, working and playing pretty hard. Married, bought a home and just as the sun was setting on my twenties, became a mama!<br />One day, I would dearly love to experience all that travelling has to offer and 'hopefully' I won't be too old and grey to enjoy it!<br />Always love reading/hearing about other peoples travel adventures though, thanks for sharing :o)All For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-15658188595314602542011-03-06T23:15:23.992+11:002011-03-06T23:15:23.992+11:00My 20s, which have pretty much just ended, were sp...My 20s, which have pretty much just ended, were spent being married and working, with some domestic travel. <br />Am tossing up whether to try and sqeeze some overseas travel into the budget and timetable before trying for babies (which must start soon). But if it doesn't eventuate, there is always later - we plan to do more local travel and if circumstances permit trot off overseas as well. <br />I often feel a bit foolish for not having done the backpacking thing, so it's reassuring to hear I'm not the only one who didn't get there.Emma Mhttp://www.blog.emmamayalldesigns.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-25640592773779190192011-03-06T23:08:32.862+11:002011-03-06T23:08:32.862+11:00I did a combination of study/working/backpacking. ...I did a combination of study/working/backpacking. I was a Eurorailer. I was a three weeks in Greece sleeping in the beach kind of student. <br /><br />I miss it. I miss the proximity of Europe that I totally took for granted as an English person.<br /><br />But not for that same backpack, I doubt I would be where I am now...Diminishing Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072304081006798910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-47402759233977119112011-03-06T22:53:18.630+11:002011-03-06T22:53:18.630+11:00Absolutely. Total glory days, and I am reminiscing...Absolutely. Total glory days, and I am reminiscing all the time. I didn't look for the Mull of Kintyre, but did catch a ferry cross the Mersey!! <br />I loved my twenties. I did it all -two degrees, Honours, work, fiance, pregnant, work overseas, travel over Europe. The only regret is that I didn't travel in Asia, and will have to do that with a rolly tapestry suitcase in my retirement. I loved this post! <br />xRhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.com