NorthernJambo Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 27 is young - get yourself or keep yourself fit and healthy, and try to stay that way. Work out what you want to do, and go for it. In the choice between career and happiness, always go for the pussy. Aye, I've got hundreds of birds banging down the door and the boss throwing money at me every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, paranoid android said: 27 is young - get yourself or keep yourself fit and healthy, and try to stay that way. I started going to the gym four months ago and go there most days and I'm loving it. I'm a lot fitter and slimmer than I was. I used to be nearly 15 stone and smoked 20 a day and couldn't even run. Now I can run comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybhoy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I became a dad for the first time at 27 then procedeed to have another two in quick succesion. Split with my wife about two years ago and my 14 year old daughter was teasing me the other day about getting on tinder and things like that...my response entailed a 'f**k that' type answer, after 15 plus years with her mum im really enjoying being able to do what I want when I want, go to pub/football/trips abroad whenever I like without having to reason or justify it to anyone. While my 30's were my most rewarding in terms of getting married and having a family they were definetely the most stressful and financialy draining as well. Quite enjoying having my life back to an extent, still get my kids regularly and they take turns at staying at mine a few days at a time but its mostly stress free now...40 and fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, Richey Edwards said: I started going to the gym four months ago and go there most days and I'm loving it. I'm a lot fitter and slimmer than I was. I used to be nearly 15 stone and smoked 20 a day and couldn't even run. Now I can run comfortably. Guid lad - any idea what you want to do with your life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, NorthernJambo said: Aye, I've got hundreds of birds banging down the door and the boss throwing money at me every day... Career, happiness and pussy - you've got it all, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 24 minutes ago, NorthernJambo said: 100 miles away from all my family. So not all's bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I think the key to happiness is moving around. Since I left home I've lived in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stirling, Leeds and Edinburgh (twice). The change of environment and chance to meet new people is always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, paranoid android said: Guid lad - any idea what you want to do with your life? When I was younger I wanted to be a writer of some description because it was something I always enjoyed doing and I was reasonably talented at it. I started writing a novel a long time ago but shelved it. Unless you're either ridiculously lucky or very good it's a hard profession to get a foothold in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, Richey Edwards said: When I was younger I wanted to be a writer of some description because it was something I always enjoyed doing and I was reasonably talented at it. I started writing a novel a long time ago but shelved it. Unless you're either ridiculously lucky or very good it's a hard profession to get a foothold in. SlayerX >>>Richey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 25. No idea how or why I've been alive the past four years. Still, at least I don't need to worry about finding magee on tinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Sergeant Wilson said: SlayerX >>>Richey. I don't even know who SlayerX is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, Richey Edwards said: When I was younger I wanted to be a writer of some description because it was something I always enjoyed doing and I was reasonably talented at it. I started writing a novel a long time ago but shelved it. Unless you're either ridiculously lucky or very good it's a hard profession to get a foothold in. As you say, it's a tough game - can you write as a hobby, and see how that goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 1 minute ago, paranoid android said: As you say, it's a tough game can you write as a hobby, and see how that goes? Yeah, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, Richey Edwards said: I don't even know who SlayerX is. He's a real writer. You'll find his posts and your inspiration on the tartan army forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 The only observation I can make is that if I'd had the hindsight I have now at 27 I'd have tried to shag more birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades75 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I walked out of a job I'd been in for 5 years when I was 27. I hated every second of it and it was nibbling at my soul, daily. I had no job, gave up my rented flat, moved back into my parents house, single, with next to f**k all, a few grands worth of debt and companies chasing me for it. I thought I was fucked. I'm 41 now. I've got my own business, own my own house and planning on moving to a bigger one next year. I'm married with an 8 year old boy who is the apple of my eye. I've got a nice car, no debt and a few Quid in the bank. Sounds great eh? I work all the hours god sends. Even when I'm not working I'm thinking about it. My knees are fucked and my back periodically packs in. So does my wife. I worry about my pension, interest rates, Brexit, the economy crashing and Donald Trump blowing us all up. I have a shit load more "stuff" than I did when I was 27 but at 27 I could go on a three day bender, recover in a day or two and have no-one to answer to. I really couldn't tell you, in all honesty, that I'm happier now than I was the day I jacked that job in. Even though, by some measures, I'm supposed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Richey Edwards said: When I was younger I wanted to be a writer of some description because it was something I always enjoyed doing and I was reasonably talented at it. I started writing a novel a long time ago but shelved it. Unless you're either ridiculously lucky or very good it's a hard profession to get a foothold in. Almost every writer wrote a few books while doing a full time job before being able to make a living out of it. You lazy c**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 26, bought a flat about 6 month's ago, got a decent career in a job for life type industry. However just as I moved in my girlfriend ended things, so I've been pretty up and down emotionally since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskychimp Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 18 minutes ago, Shades75 said: I walked out of a job I'd been in for 5 years when I was 27. I hated every second of it and it was nibbling at my soul, daily. I had no job, gave up my rented flat, moved back into my parents house, single, with next to f**k all, a few grands worth of debt and companies chasing me for it. I thought I was fucked. I'm 41 now. I've got my own business, own my own house and planning on moving to a bigger one next year. I'm married with an 8 year old boy who is the apple of my eye. I've got a BMW, no debt and a few Quid in the bank. Sounds great eh? I work all the hours god sends. Even when I'm not working I'm thinking about it. My knees are fucked and my back periodically packs in. So does my wife. I worry about my pension, interest rates, Brexit, the economy crashing and Donald Trump blowing us all up. I have a shit load more "stuff" than I did when I was 27 but at 27 I could go on a three day bender, recover in a day or two and have no-one to answer to. I really couldn't tell you, in all honesty, that I'm happier now than I was the day I jacked that job in. Even though, by some measures, I'm supposed to be. w****r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades75 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just now, whiskychimp said: w****r See edit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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