I just wonder how many of you have lived your life to the fullest in regards to your age

You wont really know till you're at the end of your life will you? Its like looking at the small scale while trying to comment on the big picture.
What exactly do you mean by living to the fullest anyway? If you mean living solely to be happy, or living that you're happy, then I think many of us would have lived to the fullest.
If you mean going out every day to Orchard Road with gel in your hair as think as clay and meaningless jaunts with people that dont really know you very well..
I dont know but that doesnt really sound like living to the fullest.

I don't know if you remember my old signature quote, "The supreme irony of life is that no one makes it out alive."

I read that in Job: A Comedy Of Justice by Robert A. Heinlein and found the quote very funny. It's so true.

However, I don't think life "sucks." Sure there are highs and lows, but I just try to make it through each day without any regrets. And for the most part I succeed. Sure, there are times when I wish I had done things differently, but I try to do right and assure myself that that is all that I can do.

And when things get really hectic, I just stop and remind myself that I need a time out. Last night I really wanted to just bury myself in a game of Icewind Dale. My daughter called for me from the basement where she was playing. I hit pause, and went downstairs to do puzzles for about a fifteen minutes or so. I resumed my game later.

So I guess I just try to keep my priorities in line. That way I can feel confident that I have lived my life to the fullest.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Father Bronze:
I read that in Job: A Comedy Of Justice by Robert A. Heinlein and found the quote very funny. It's so true.
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Heinlein is one of my all time favorite authors, and I loved JOB: I have the Hard Back editions of a lot of his works.

More on topic however, Life is what you make of it. I don't think anyone ever lives every minute to its fullest potential, but I for one...for the most part have done almost everything I have ever really wanted to do. There are still a few things I have yet to accomplish (swimming with Dolphins in crystal clear water is a biggie)
Mostly I have been there and done that [img]smile.gif[/img] so Im happy.

Only YOU can make your life a fulfilling one.

In other words...I agree with Father Bronze in everything he said!

[ 02-07-2002: Message edited by: MagiK ]</p>

I thought it was "Life is a bitch and then you marry one"

[img]graemlins/kidding.gif[/img]

On a more serious note, I think as children and young people we miss out on truly making the most of our lives since we are in the stages of learning how to go about it.
I've learned to make the most of every minute and to be happy about it all, taking the good with the bad and doing the best with it that I can.
If I die today I can say that given the opportunities I have, I'm well aware that I've missed some cues (and clues lol) here and there but have well made up for it through new doors opening to me. I have lived my life to the fullest of my knowledge, abilities and drive.

[ 02-07-2002: Message edited by: Moni ]</p>

The nice thing about memories is that your brain is a really good editor. It filters out and packs away all the bad things that happened, and keeps and polishes up all the good things. That way you can bring your past life back and recycle it for more than it was really worth! :D

True love, hope, and a healthy mind and body are most of what's required to be happy. Unfortunately, they're not so simple to acheive as they seem.

Only when you die you will know how it was to be alive
Enjoy while you can

It something i see a lot at my school
girls only 12 years old trying to be mature
First of all theyr never are (they only get arrogant)
Second: enjoy childhood while you can
It's typical but when students reach the 6th year (US => Senior year)(I'm in 5th but i have the same) they finally realise the fact school wasn't that bad afterall

So far I think of all that could have been and all that i could have become at my current age (17)
And I can't help but think there's so much i missed out on
I guess i have to wait for a couple of years before I'll maybe realise my life ain't that bad afterall
I hate Adolesence and the moods swings that come with it [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

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No life in cuba sucks and then you move that is mine. But you learn to find stuff to entertain yourself.

If I'd lived my life to the fullest, I'd be empty by now.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:
[b]I hate Adolesence and the [b]moods swings that come with it [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

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And the bigest reason not to let you drink, smoke, drive or have sex while you are going through it [img]smile.gif[/img]

Drink Drive and Sex ain't bad for us (hate smokin though)
The combination of it is bad ;)
BTW we are allowed to drink at 16 drive at 18

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:
Drink Drive and Sex ain't bad for us (hate smokin though)
The combination of it is bad ;)
BTW we are allowed to drink at 16 drive at 18<hr></blockquote>

hehehe yeah you are right you get to start driving at 16 and smoke at 18 (in most states) ...buit on further thought if we wanted to be a bit more consistant in our views as a society..I think driving, smoking, drinking, military service and voting should be withheld untill 21 [img]smile.gif[/img] I mean why is it ok for a kid to be drafted at 18 to give his life for his country but then tell him he isnt old enough to have a beer?

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MagiK:


hehehe yeah you are right you get to start driving at 16 and smoke at 18 (in most states) ...buit on further thought if we wanted to be a bit more consistant in our views as a society..I think driving, smoking, drinking, military service and voting should be withheld untill 21 [img]smile.gif[/img] I mean why is it ok for a kid to be drafted at 18 to give his life for his country but then tell him he isnt old enough to have a beer?<hr></blockquote>

Of course that being said, Im sure that many parents would object to having to raise their minor children to the age of 21 before being allowed to give them the boot [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MagiK:


hehehe yeah you are right you get to start driving at 16 and smoke at 18 (in most states) ...buit on further thought if we wanted to be a bit more consistant in our views as a society..I think driving, smoking, drinking, military service and voting should be withheld untill 21 [img]smile.gif[/img] I mean why is it ok for a kid to be drafted at 18 to give his life for his country but then tell him he isnt old enough to have a beer?<hr></blockquote>

IMHO at 18 you become mature and you get to drive and be drafted
And drinking age of 16 is good aswell
I haven;t seen trouble with alcohol in my direct surroundings

I think adult responsibilities and priveledges should be given at the same time. I also think a good age for this is 21. Being somewhat vital, driving priviledges should stay in the 16-18 range. Parents should teach their kids well before letting them drive solo and restrict driving for social activities until an acceptable level of responsibility is attained.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:


IMHO at 18 you become mature <hr></blockquote>


This little bit-o-tid is highly debatable :D
I think maturity is reletive and I frequently see/hear/read someone claiming maturity or saying how mature they are...I think these self assessments are often ummm....very skewed and biased at best [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sir Kenyth:
Being somewhat vital, driving priviledges should stay in the 16-18 range. Parents should teach their kids well before letting them drive solo and restrict driving for social activities until an acceptable level of responsibility is attained.<hr></blockquote>

Oh I agree I think learners permits for driving at 16 are fine...as long as a licensed adult of 21 is in the car with the person. By prohibiting minors from driving alone or with loads of other minors in the car (such as highschool students) we wouldcut our auto accident rate by at least 30% and it would cut accidental teenage deaths by nearly 50%. I just dont think kids need to be out driving around on their own at that age..too many of them are too irresponsible and arrogant for the priveledge. (yes I know some of you teens are not irresponsible and arrogant)

I think another side benefit of raising the legal age of maturity to 21 is that I think more children would go to college. (or get really bored at home after highschool)

Again I stress that this would seriously cramp some parents style [img]smile.gif[/img]

cheer up everyone tis resemblent of a union of goths in here

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:

IMHO at 18 you become mature and you get to drive and be drafted
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I don't think that most people are mature enough that they should even be allowed to drink alcohol before the age of 20-21, in my drinking, driving and getting drafted shouldn't be till 20-21 years of age.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Rikard_OHF:
Drink Drive and Sex ain't bad for us (hate smokin though)
The combination of it is bad ;)
BTW we are allowed to drink at 16 drive at 18<hr></blockquote>

I tried all of the above but I kept spilling the drink!! :D

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MagiK:


hehehe yeah you are right you get to start driving at 16 and smoke at 18 (in most states) ...buit on further thought if we wanted to be a bit more consistant in our views as a society..I think driving, smoking, drinking, military service and voting should be withheld untill 21 [img]smile.gif[/img] I mean why is it ok for a kid to be drafted at 18 to give his life for his country but then tell him he isnt old enough to have a beer?<hr></blockquote>

On most bases, people in the military are allowed to drink @ 18 yrs old.