Things I should do before I'm 30 - Page 4

petemc · 20-12-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Blackstar

Some stuff i will suggest - If you would like to learn to fly next time you are up if the weather is good i will see if dad will take us through to Carlisle where the plane is and get someone to take you up, if you're good you might even get a shot of the controls.

Cool. Its weird that I'm ok flying but I can't manage a flight of stairs. I think it would be exciting flying for real. I love flight sims.

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Getting a tattoo, don't do it unless you are sure its what you want.

100% agree. I think I'm feeling that I need to just do something unexpected of me. Shock my parents, my sister etc. Just to say "Yer well, its about ****ing time I did this." So yeah I can't quite think of anything. Silly Japanese words but they're probably not going to be with me for life. I'm in awe of anyone who can make that decision, like yours. To know you want it that much, that you'll always love it.

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Eating new things, you are doing so well, i was so proud of you trying new things while you stayed here. You need to keep it up. Plus improving your diet will help you lose weight.

Yeah, food. I'll get there.

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As for gaining a little independence, we're going to Canada! It's going to rock so ****ing hard. We've talked about other ways of gaining a bit more other than holidays.

8hrs away from any responsability. I so love that concept.

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I'm behind you 100% and you know that i will be standing there poking you in the back, not letting you give up.

Hehe ta.

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Rikki i was explaining the benefits of genital piercing on guys at the weekend, they don't seem convinced.

Not in the slightest. Thats my poking stick. I poke things, things don't poke it.

Mark · 20-12-2007, 15:41

I can understand you want to escape, but don't go to Canada because you want to escape. Go because you want to go and because Canada rocks, and most of all enjoy yourself. Also, as a suggestion, take the camera of course but maybe forget about photography for a day or two while out there and see where that takes you - and I do mean forget - no regrets over missed shots.

PS - Random fact. Toronto has a rather large St. Patrick's day parade. Not as big as NY but still very big. Dunno when you're going so this information may or may not be useful.

Blackstar · 20-12-2007, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Mark

I can understand you want to escape, but don't go to Canada because you want to escape. Go because you want to go and because Canada rocks, and most of all enjoy yourself. Also, as a suggestion, take the camera of course but maybe forget about photography for a day or two while out there and see where that takes you - and I do mean forget - no regrets over missed shots.

PS - Random fact. Toronto has a rather large St. Patrick's day parade. Not as big as NY but still very big. Dunno when you're going so this information may or may not be useful.

Erm, we're going on holiday...
I'll be dragging him around malls and getting excited about Canada things, i'm already insanely excited about it.

Mark · 20-12-2007, 15:50

Yeah, I get that of course, but from carrying a camera everywhere myself I've discovered that I have missed stuff if I'm worried more about the photography than just enjoying the moment, so yes, sometimes I do now leave the camera behind even on holiday - particularly if I'm just staying local or going to an area I've already been with camera.

Blackstar · 20-12-2007, 15:53

If Edinburgh was anything to go by i think he'll be just fine about taking an actual proper break (seems the camera isn't surgically attached after all)

Haly · 20-12-2007, 16:36

I'd travel as much as possible I think

So many places I'd love to see before I'm 30. I'd want to go more obscure places than regular touristy places.
I'm a bit strange though, I realllllllllllllllly want to go to Iraq one day. Hoping eventually the problems there will die down. And hopefully by then they won't have destroyed all the amazing architecture there either

I'm not sure how much you've travelled though so not sure how relevant it is for you.

Dr. Z · 20-12-2007, 17:34

I dont "get" the whole premise of needing to have done something by such a birthday. You've acknowledged you want to inject some pace into the proceedings so just get it done rather than stressing about doing it all before you hit an irrelevant number.

Stop being scared of the outcome of things and just do it. I understand you have to look after your parents and things like that but you shouldn't let that stand in the way of enjoying your life! Your photography gives you a far more flexible life than most people have so use that to your advantage!

petemc · 20-12-2007, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Mark

I can understand you want to escape, but don't go to Canada because you want to escape. Go because you want to go and because Canada rocks, and most of all enjoy yourself. Also, as a suggestion, take the camera of course but maybe forget about photography for a day or two while out there and see where that takes you - and I do mean forget - no regrets over missed shots.

Oh I'm not going to escape. It was an added bonus while I was there last time. Really nice feeling of just being me with no baggage. I could just be me. As for ditching the camera, um maybe not. I can take less kit and I can enjoy the moment without needing to take a photo. I found that in Edinburgh. It was nice to just hang out, walk around and not take photos. Then it snowed... *snap snap snap*

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Originally Posted by Blackstar

Erm, we're going on holiday...
I'll be dragging him around malls and getting excited about Canada things, i'm already insanely excited about it.

Yey for shopping...

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Originally Posted by Mark

Yeah, I get that of course, but from carrying a camera everywhere myself I've discovered that I have missed stuff if I'm worried more about the photography than just enjoying the moment, so yes, sometimes I do now leave the camera behind even on holiday - particularly if I'm just staying local or going to an area I've already been with camera.

Photography for me is as natural as breathing so I don't really miss things. I just annoy people for always wanting to get that last shot.

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Originally Posted by Haly

I'd travel as much as possible I think

So many places I'd love to see before I'm 30. I'd want to go more obscure places than regular touristy places.
I'm a bit strange though, I realllllllllllllllly want to go to Iraq one day. Hoping eventually the problems there will die down. And hopefully by then they won't have destroyed all the amazing architecture there either

I'm not sure how much you've travelled though so not sure how relevant it is for you.

Yeah I'd like to travel more. Revisit Toronto, Edinburgh. See Northern Lights. Goto Amsterdam. Iraq isn't a weird place to go compared to say Kuwait and breaking into military installations as my mate does. She's.... different

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Originally Posted by DRZ

I dont "get" the whole premise of needing to have done something by such a birthday. You've acknowledged you want to inject some pace into the proceedings so just get it done rather than stressing about doing it all before you hit an irrelevant number.

It shouldn't be needed, but saying I have to do it before September should in theory give me an extra kick.

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Stop being scared of the outcome of things and just do it. I understand you have to look after your parents and things like that but you shouldn't let that stand in the way of enjoying your life! Your photography gives you a far more flexible life than most people have so use that to your advantage!

Aye, I agree and I'm getting there

2 years ago I wouldn't randomly decide to goto opposite ends of the country to visit friends, or decided to do a completely nude photoshoot as I am at the weekend or take photos of strangers on the street. I just have to remember to ignore the voice in my head.

petemc · 20-12-2007, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Kitten

I'm sure you'll look fantastic in the buff Pete

Haha. You'd think the amount of times I've said that and people have said what you said back I'd have learnt. But nooooooo

Will · 21-12-2007, 19:55

Do a skydive!!!

Go swimming with sharks. Or dolphins. Or go on a whale spotting trip. All three are really a lot more exciting that you'd think.

And with your photography skills it would probably make it even better.

Go on a safari....

Go somewhere totally random, like Thailand, or Kenya or something like that...

20-12-2007, 15:53	#35
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20-12-2007, 16:36	#36
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'd travel as much as possible I think So many places I'd love to see before I'm 30. I'd want to go more obscure places than regular touristy places. I'm a bit strange though, I realllllllllllllllly want to go to Iraq one day. Hoping eventually the problems there will die down. And hopefully by then they won't have destroyed all the amazing architecture there either I'm not sure how much you've travelled though so not sure how relevant it is for you. __________________ Halycopter

20-12-2007, 17:34	#37
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I dont "get" the whole premise of needing to have done something by such a birthday. You've acknowledged you want to inject some pace into the proceedings so just get it done rather than stressing about doing it all before you hit an irrelevant number. Stop being scared of the outcome of things and just do it. I understand you have to look after your parents and things like that but you shouldn't let that stand in the way of enjoying your life! Your photography gives you a far more flexible life than most people have so use that to your advantage! __________________

21-12-2007, 19:55	#40
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Do a skydive!!! Go swimming with sharks. Or dolphins. Or go on a whale spotting trip. All three are really a lot more exciting that you'd think. And with your photography skills it would probably make it even better. Go on a safari.... Go somewhere totally random, like Thailand, or Kenya or something like that... __________________ *No No!*

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20-12-2007, 15:41	#32
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I can understand you want to escape, but don't go to Canada because you want to escape. Go because you want to go and because Canada rocks, and most of all enjoy yourself. Also, as a suggestion, take the camera of course but maybe forget about photography for a day or two while out there and see where that takes you - and I do mean forget - no regrets over missed shots. PS - Random fact. Toronto has a rather large St. Patrick's day parade. Not as big as NY but still very big. Dunno when you're going so this information may or may not be useful.

20-12-2007, 15:50	#34
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yeah, I get that of course, but from carrying a camera everywhere myself I've discovered that I have missed stuff if I'm worried more about the photography than just enjoying the moment, so yes, sometimes I do now leave the camera behind even on holiday - particularly if I'm just staying local or going to an area I've already been with camera.