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Today we had lunch with the Minchins. Their one year old, Caspar, has a thing where if he likes you, he whacks you in the face. He gave Kit a resounding slap. It was the first time Kit had ever been punched or hit, ever, since he became a human. Aside from a fleeting impression of pain he didn’t really have a context for it, so it didn’t particularly upset him.
It made me think when was the most recent occasion I had an experience for the first time ever as a person. I mean, I had ‘heaven-facing chillis’ for the first time in that Chinese restaurant last week. But, you know. A Life Experience. Obviously becoming a dad counts. And running a half marathon.
So today I am asking, what have you done or undergone this year for the first ever time? This is part of a series of ‘open discussions’ in which I become worryingly like the radio host in my book. Normally these discussion blogs occur when I have no time to write anything good. Coincidence?
I don’t like fostering competition on this blog apart from for fun, but I will give the best answer a Toblerone. Redeemable at any one of my shows. Discuss away…
Posted by Zoe on October 1, 2010
I had ‘some work done’. I won’t be doing it again in a hurry.
Posted by Rachael on September 30, 2010
I met you for the first time this year.
Posted by Linzy on September 29, 2010
I got my first paid job and moved in with my fiancé. Both were big and exciting at the time but I’ve settled into both things now, quite happily.
Posted by Sephy on September 28, 2010
God i love Toblerones. Duty-free is a dream for me.
My firsts this year include;
-Being IN LOVE (dun dun dunnnn)
- owning a pet: Bob the Cat, he is still alive and he purrs every now and then so I reckon it’s going pretty well.
- hosting a party: club tropicana theme. went pretty well except that i put wayyy more effort into my outfit than anyone else.
- getting a job: I mean a serious ‘career’ tryp job as opposed to saturday jobs etc
- seeing some die: bit weird I know, but was an important one for me. I’m a nurse and most of my friends from my course experienced this during their training but I didn’t. I’m not gonna say I was disappointed that none of my patients died while I was training but I was worried about how i’d deal with it when I wasn’t allowed to be ‘the student’ and didn’t have to take responsibilty for dealing with relatives and last offices (that’s what we call the procedure for preparing the body to be sent to the morgue, if anyone doesn’t know). I’m not sentimental or spiritual/religious, and I don’t tend to show my emotions that but it actually affected me much more than I thought it would. I had a cry afterwards, it was a sort of release of tension as well as sadness. Might sound a bit odd but I’d say it was a good experience, one of the best I’ve had at work because it’s one of those times you really see how much what you do means to the patient & family.
Posted by cymruangel on September 28, 2010
My firsts this year include:
- being the responsible adult signing someone’s photo for a driving licence application
- going to Canada
- having my camera stolen (in Canada)
- making an insurance claim (having had my camera stolen etc etc)
- Saw the Welsh rugby team live at the Millennium Stadium (sadly we lost to Ireland, but still)
Posted by MusicalLottie on September 28, 2010
- Getting a proper job with a regular, weekly working pattern
- Filling up my car with petrol (previously I’d only ever been able to put £20-worth in, max.)
- Went to a funeral at an age to be able to remember it properly (prior to that had been two funerals in ’95 and one in ’98; I didn’t really understand much that went on and nor do I really remember anything about them)
- Went to a friend’s wedding
- Climbed an indoor climbing wall and enjoyed it!
- Caved
- Was responsible for groups of children
- Answered the phone without being terrified
- Made a phone call without being terrified
Not sure these are Toblerone-worthy, but they all had varying effects on me and my outlook on life
Posted by Georgie on September 28, 2010
This year has been my first time living alone… Moving out of Tassie to Melbourne for uni!
Posted by Suz on September 27, 2010
I made cheese!
Posted by Emily on September 27, 2010
Reading through the comments, Lau just reminded me that something I did specifically because I’d never done it before was to fly a kite. I’m sure there was something else I did for the same purpose on that holiday but I can’t remember what it was.
Posted by Emily on September 27, 2010
I can’t remember what I did more than 2 weeks ago.
To quote/plagiarise/copy/generally steal from amycool: “The most fun first was going to Go Ape where I met up with my first stranger from the internet, traversed my first 40ft high crossings and went on my first zip wire.” This.
I will have been to a comedy gig for the first time (yours) come mid-November but as that’s not happened yet, it doesn’t count.
I’m almost tempted to finally get round to booking my first driving lesson, just so 2010 can be the year I first drove a car. I’ve only been putting it off for 4 years. Unfortunately probably not quite motivated enough though.
Oh, this year was the first time I finally got the courage to tell someone how I feel (only to be rejected). Or, this year was the first time I solved a 4x4x4 Rubik’s cube without instructions. That was partly luck mind.
Although, I don’t know why I’ve even written all this, I don’t actually like Toblerone. Not that I’ve ever actually tried it. Maybe this year should be the first time I try Toblerone.
Posted by Sophie on September 27, 2010
I have things to add. I have lost a friend today. I think that’s counts as life experience. Thought slightly depressing. Very depressing. But I think it’s a very important thing to learn.
I’ve also started blogging this year. It’s a fun and interesting thing and I am now addicted.
Posted by Sarah on September 27, 2010
Well seeing as there’s a toblerone involved, AND I’m coming to see you in Reading early next year, I simply must comment. Even if only to ask you to consider making it a white toblerone, if you can get hold of one. They often appear around Christmas or can be found in airports, and I’m shocked at the amount of people I meet who have never tasted it – the BEST white chocolate in all the world. Oh yes. And possibly another first for the winner.
Anyway, while I’m here, I’d better have a think about my attempt to win the chocolate…
I’ve got two firsts. Number one – my parents went away on holiday without me and my younger sister for the first time a few weeks ago (not counting occasional weekend visits to the Isle of Wight – this time it was 8 days and abroad). So it was a first for me looking after myself and my sister (she’s 3 years younger than me) – cooking, cleaning, washing, etc, as well as going to work, choir, etc as normal. I actually quite enjoyed it. Number two is something that only happened today – I’ve just bought my second car, but it’s the first that I’ve bought completely myself and I’m sooo excited, I should have it by the end of the week! It’s almost wiped out my savings but it’s worth it.
Posted by Sam on September 27, 2010
More firsts.
I’ve done my first Stand-Up gig, it went superbly, subsequent, less so, but not disastorously.
If we’re doing 12 months then I met a personal hero (which was Mark, although this is not bribery) which was lovely.
I saw my first live cricket match, which is evidently a fundamental human experience. I don’t think anyone can truly know what it is to be alive until they’ve spent an afternoon at a test match.
I read A Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich. Not a classic must-read but really very good and made me rethink all my opinions on literature and just how good it can be.
Like others I’ve been to my first music festival, although this was only a day event with three bands, but those bands were Peggy Sue, Field Music and Badly Drawn Boy.
I went to my first wedding. As in it was the first wedding I’ve attended, not MY wedding. That’s not happened yet, although ladies, I’m here…
I’ve also made my first deeply creepy comment on this blog *see above sentence*.
And I think I’ve probably gone on too long now. I feel really sorry but also this has sparked a sense of child-like wonder in me, I love looking at the little things in life and blowing them out of all proportion. I adore that all these banal little things we often take for granted which often go unnoticed can feel so spectacularly wonderful. So often in life things have importance thrust upon them in retrospect, but experiencing it and silmultaneously thinking “Fuck me! the world is amazing.” When you meet someone for the first time and think “I will know them forever, I will love them forever, they will shape my life and fundamentally underwrite the very fibre of my being.” That we can sieze life and think of all the wonderful possibilities that exist, who we could be, what we could do and everything that falls inbetween in a lovely optimistic mess.
And ladies, I’m still here…
Posted by Zoe Fell on September 27, 2010
Well.
This year has been full of things that I’ve done for the first time.
1) August saw my first trip to the Fringe. It was AMAZING. It was genuinely the best 11 days of my life so far. I met so many brilliant people and was lucky enough to meet some comedy heroes of mine, you included Mark. I don’t think I’d be able to pick out a highlight because everything was so excellent. Katie and Aislinn came and stayed at the flat for a few nights which was great. Microwaveable pizza has never been so hilarious.
2) Next month may well turn out to be HUGE for me. Properly big in terms of “things to do for the first time”. Obviously I can’t say much because it hasn’t happened (or not) yet. I shall keep you updated.
3) I have also made some brand new amazing best friends via this blog. Which leads to my third and final “this year, for the first time I…” spent 5 hours on the phone to one person in one day.
ADDENDUM: Miss Aislinn Prior would also like to add to her case with the following: “Edinburgh was super the tops. It was my first one.” Please do take that into consideration when choosing a winner.
Posted by Ingrid on September 27, 2010
This year is the first year i…
Have had facebook
Actually watched football (supporting ivory coast)
Got up at 5:30 to go swimming, which is now something i do 4 times a week
Been on a train, which i LOVED!
And finished writing my first book.
Plus i still yet have to eat a pain killer! X
Posted by Rhian on September 27, 2010
Today I peeled and mashed up a banana for the first time I can remember (I’m 35, it’s taken a while to get over my banana-phobia). I couldn’t bring myself to eat it or the cake it was baked into.
Posted by fuzzy_ducky (Laura) on September 27, 2010
So this year I…
1) Jumped out of a plane
2) Went paintballing (yesterday actually – the 26th september)
3) Decided that studying is actually kind of important, which is why I better go now
Posted by louisel on September 27, 2010
I’ve had a few ‘firsts’ this year, none of them Toblerone worthy though …
1) I performed in front of quite a lot of people for the first time in April (2,500 to be exact). It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done, and it didn’t help that it was lit so I could literally see every person there. But I did it without being physically pushed onstage, which was a big step for me.
2) I did London on my own for the first time! It was only a day, and I did get on the completely wrong tube, but still!
3) I had my first proper experience with love (I think …)
4) I ate tofu for the first (and last) time *shudder*
Posted by Megan on September 27, 2010
Oh yeah, I ran a half-marathon too. Doh.
Posted by Kate B on September 27, 2010
I really can’t think of any “firsts”. I know I must have had some this year, I’m only 15! But I can’t for the life of me think of any mildly interesting ones… I’ll get back to you.
Posted by Rachel/Pandora on September 27, 2010
Ooh, if saving lives is worth a Toblerone, in January this year I diagnosed a patient with potential multiple pulmonary emboli, bugged the on-call SHO to come see her and got her treatment. I was told that I had ‘probably’ saved her life. She was the cutest little old lady too.
(I think/hope this comment may balance out the near-death drama of my previous comment).
Posted by Alice on September 27, 2010
Today I made pastry for the first time this afternoon. Kind of a small thing but I was pleased with my efforts. And it’s part of making cakes for a friend’s mum’s party, which is also a first. A tiny step toward my cooking dreams.
Posted by Sarah on September 27, 2010
1, Took part in a tv show (Genius) This in fact was the catalyst to all the below!
2, I have taken a meeting of (what is talking in front of 8 people when you have spoken in front of 2oo and will go out to millions)
3, Met up with people from Citizen radio (found out about them after following Tim minchin’s twitter after finding out about him at Genius). Ate in my first Vegan Cafe, and took part in my first protest march. All on the same day!!!
4, Went to my first comedy gig on my own, and it was cabaret seating which was even scarier :0
5, The only thing not a knock on effect from Genius, showed my puppy in his first breed show, and he qualified for Crufts
Posted by Katie on September 27, 2010
My year has been full of firsts as I started my nursing degree, I have given my first injection, seen an operation, dressed a wound. I have yet save my first life though, I reckon that would have been worth a toblerone!
Posted by Tom Beasley on September 27, 2010
I have had several “firsts” this year that could count as significant…
1) Got hit by a car for the first (and hopefully only) time. Thankfully, it barely touched me as it skimmed by, but it was enough to knock me over and shake me up quite a bit. That said, two hours later I was in the cinema watching Inception. xP
2) Went to see live comedy for the first time. It was Dara O’Briain and he was fucking excellent!
3) Had my first proper girlfriend and, by extension, my first kiss. Love her!
Posted by Rachel/Pandora on September 27, 2010
Its sort of a life experience I suppose – this year I genuinely thought I was going to die, twice.
First time was an almost car crash at 70mph (not my fault) and second time was getting my drink spiked (definitely not my fault). Both were horrible and scary and made me cry lots. And it made me learn things – beware of idiotic BMW drivers and strangers in bars.
It also made me realise that I have excellent friends/family that will always keep an eye out for me, which is very nice indeed.
Posted by Mariam on September 27, 2010
I learnt to ride a bike in August, at the age of 18. Hah.
Posted by Megan on September 27, 2010
Firsts for me:
1. Went to mainland Europe as an adult.
2. Went to a country where there’s no guarantee that the locals speak any languages that I do.
3. Saw the Baltic Sea. (I fear and love northern seas. I think I’m (finally) going to Newfoundland next year.)
3. Fired someone.
4. Ate rabbit (immediately felt guilty).
5. Was asked to be a bridesmaid. (I figured that I was too cynical to ever be asked.)
6. Realised that I’m not actually terrible at my job.
Posted by amycool on September 27, 2010
The most fun first was going to Go Ape where I met up with my first stranger from the internet, traversed my first 40ft high crossings and went on my first zip wire.
I also did my first 3 mile race, went to my first comedy gig, and ran my first (and possibly only) pub-style quiz.
On Wednesday I shall be going to my first property viewing.
Thankfully these aren’t exciting enough to win the Toblerone as today I set up my first walking/dieting/fitness group to reduce the size of my belly.
I particularly like reading about people falling in love for the first time and taking their first steps to independence.
Posted by Tibbs on September 27, 2010
I saw my first live comedy, oh and attended my first book launch. And I also met people from The Internet for the first time (and had the *wonderful* experience of explaining to my parents and other relatives that I was going to be sharing a flat with people I’d met online; luckily they were all lovely). These firsts all occured on the same day, although in reverse order.
Oh, and I also visited the other side of Canada for the first time, never having gone even half-way before.
Posted by JontyLarr on September 27, 2010
I have three
1. I moved out on my own
2. I scored my first ever 50 in a cricket match, after years of hard work and single figure scores
3. I fulfulled my ambition of commentating on a football match where strangers would be listening. The feedback suggested I should give up the day job. I have not yet given up the day job.
Posted by Lau on September 27, 2010
This year, for the first ever time, I learnt to fly a kite. This is clearly a minor first experience but at the age of 20 I was v proud & smiled as much as the toddler watching.
Posted by Hal on September 27, 2010
I’ve done many small things for the first time this year, the big one however – I haven’t quite done yet…
I’m having IVF this year, which is huge as a first time – could change my life entirely or could just make me hormonal and poorer.
Worst thing is that I can’t tell anyone! So I’m telling you lot.
I’m bloody terrified of the process and also the outcome!
Posted by Tim on September 27, 2010
I have done a few things for the first time this year.
1) Went to see live stand up comedy (which was you in Edinburgh)
2) Set up a book club
3) Started a blog
Posted by Gabi on September 27, 2010
This is the year that I have had the experience of something close to love (I say something close because I am not really sure what it actually is.. or feels like. Though this is an massively separate point ) and had the second first experience of most definitely having my heart broken. A roller coaster of emotions, which like all the experiences change you a little bit. Hopefully for the better
Posted by Tracey on September 27, 2010
Nothing new for me except for turning 47 this week and that is something, I will never be able to repeat! Back in August- I think term starts earlier here in Scotland, my daughter began travelling to college for the first time in Glasgow. On suggesting the college in the first place,because another of my favourite comedians had mentioned studying there, I had forgotten what a big place Glasgow is and have now saddled her with a long bus journey. Still she loves the college. If I’d been in my native Surrey I’d have had more of an idea, I’ve only lived here for eight years, you’d think I’d have more idea of the geography of the place by now!
Posted by Laura on September 27, 2010
I passed my driving test after years of failed attempts. A major achievement for me as I had a terrible fear of driving.
On a less happy note, I lost a loved-one for the first time; and, as it was my mum, it was a pretty major one. Not fun.
Also, hoovering the curtains because my dog has a dust mite allergy, bless her. At least, I hope that’s what it is, as hoovering the curtains is a chore and a half and I don’t like the idea I’m doing it for nothing.
Posted by Cat on September 27, 2010
I suppose for this one I would have to say University this year is my first.
Also getting a new job… although not a first, it is the first job that I really like. And it is worth mentioning because it is a step towards my ten year challenge of getting my dream job with animals.
I suppose in a way I’m completing my mini challenges along the way, which includes doing well in Uni and gaining experience!
Posted by hornseygirl on September 27, 2010
I can also claim the Life Experience of becoming a mum for the first time this year (well, nearly, on New Year’s Eve in fact). It also necessitated my first ever operation, with having to undergo an emergency C-Section. So there’s lots of firsts on the parental front, but I should think of some others.
Although hardly a Life Experience, I did eat a snail for the first time in my life (which is rather ironic, or even bad taste, when I’ve previously reported that I saved two snails from near certain death in your feature on random acts of kindness…). I’ll call it the Circle of Life.
This weekend I went back to and stayed in my University College for the first time since I graduated in 1993 (to mark the 20th anniversary of joining the College). It brought back a lot of memories (it’s amazing how our sense of smell can evoke these!).
I kid you not when I say that my husband kindly brought me a stick of Toblerone as a treat to enjoy as part of my me-time. Unfortunately I put it away in a drawer and promptly forgot about it! On the plus side, it will be a nice welcoming surprise for a fresher next week!
Speaking of which, good luck to all the Watsonian Freshers.
Posted by Steph on September 27, 2010
I have moved out. I’m sitting in a little room with a massive desk and there are no parents or brothers around! Bizarre…
Posted by Corey on September 27, 2010
For the first time ever last week I performed a best mans speech in front of 40 or 50 people. Instead of fearing it and being the wreck I thought I’d be……I loved it and can’t believe public speaking has been a long standing fear of mine. I loved it so much I’m doing a course next month which will mean I’ll be doing it much much more.
Oh and on friday I met World Cup Final referee Howard Webb….that was a first…and what a lovely interesting chap he was. So much nicer than when I met his colleague Mike Riley, getting changed at a motorway service station…..and I asked him if he was the referee Mike Riley…..in hindsight the outfit should have given it away…..sorry Mike
Posted by ediscott on September 27, 2010
I had my first heart attack and discovered I have a leaky heart valve and diabetes. These firsts will not change my life (apart from overcoming my hatred of injections, obviously)
Posted by Dawn on September 27, 2010
In April I walked my lovely daughter Laura down the Aisle at Manchester Town Hall!
I had been dreading it as I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety but I was absolutely bursting with pride:-)
Posted by Iona on September 27, 2010
I started driving a couple of weeks ago (which was awesome).
And I went to my first ever festival this summer (Reading). It was also awesome
Posted by Madeleine on September 27, 2010
If I can also stretch it to the lat 12 months, I went to my first gig and my first music festival, sparking an obsession with live music that I think is going to last quite a while. I also started playing an instrument for the first time (as per TYSIC).
It does strike me at these times (happening less and less as I get older), “Oh, I know what this is like know” that now you have an experience or a memory where before was unknown, which is mostly cool but sometimes a bit sad like when you finish a really good book or movie and you wish you hadn’t so you could see it for the first time.
Posted by Misha on September 27, 2010
I tried to think of something, but I think (sadly) moving out, is the biggest thing to happen to me this year. All the other big First Time things (bereavement, sex, etc) have happened already. Even the scary gropey man in a club wasn’t a first.
So yes, moving out. Sort of. I’ve been left at home for a good week or so alone before now. Dull eh?
Posted by Kathryn on September 27, 2010
Hmm… If I’m allowed to stretch it back a bit to within the last 12 months, I went to my first ever comedy gig (Mr Minchin himself). I also met people from the internet for the first time, courtesy of the TYSIC iPod challenge. I had my first ever unrequited love, and my first ever car crash.
I can’t quite say I’ve moved house for the first time yet, as I don’t move to university until next weekend. Oh well.
Posted by Catherine on September 27, 2010
I had my 1st grandson, Kadin, in August, to add to my 1st grandchild/grandaughter, Jayden, who was born last year. Their parents now know what causes this to happen and will do their best not to do it again. Just so you know, breast feeding is not a reliable contraceptive method.
Cathy x
Posted by Juliet on September 27, 2010
This year, for the first time in my life, I stood up in front of a class to teach them something. I loved it so much that in that moment I realized I wanted to be a teacher.
I also walked into a university for the first time ever (I’m 17) , so different from my school, it was a weird experience. And I guess that’s it! xx
Posted by Jen on September 27, 2010
I’ve had a few firsts this year, mostly due to my terribly under-documented but still active TYSIC of being more sociable (and less afraid of life and people, generally).
I had my first drink that I actually liked (red wine); I died my hair for the first time (also red, a bright shade of copper) and I got my first 40 hour a week job (stocking shelves overnight at Walmart over the summer).
However, my biggest first would be Julie. She was my first proper relationship, my first girlfriend, my first reason to come out to my friends as bisexual, and then my first breakup followed by my first ex that I’m still friends with.
Despite the breakup (and the indignity of working at Walmart) I like firsts. Even the little firsts are proof that you’re still a growing, changing human being.
Posted by Ally on September 27, 2010
Yesterday I was a Bridesmaid for the first time at my Aunt and Uncles wedding. Lots of fun. Though as it was a garden wedding and it had rained the day before my heels kept sinking into the ground
Posted by Josh on September 27, 2010
I think I’m in the process of ending my first era.
Almost everyone who’ve been my year for the last 14 and a bit years are going off, no longer being my year. My year is now the dozen or so Year 14s, all of us having retaken something major at some point. Somehow it’snot quite the same.
I count that as the end of an era, anyway.
I can’t think of any other eras of mine that have ended, although maybe when I look back I won’t count this as one either.
Posted by Heather Jones on September 27, 2010
I started a new career early last September (I know that’s just over a year ago, but still….) I’m now a Teaching Assistant, having previously done administration-type jobs for the last 20 years or more!.
Also this year (again back in September 2009) I went to a stadium rock concert for the first time ever (to see U2) – in fact I went twice, but even the second time was a first, in a way, cos that was my first time in the standing area, just a few metres from the ‘mosh pit’.
Oh! and perhaps most life-changing of all, I got my first ever iphone a few months ago – now that really is a definitive moment in a person’s life, don’t you agree?
Posted by Laurs on September 27, 2010
I finally, three weeks ago, learned how to leave work at work and have a life! A huge step in my life, and I wish I’d done it years ago, I feel so much better for it now, the past few weekends have been so full of socialising that I’ve not had time to feel guilty. And even better, despite not putting in loads more hours, I’m actually better organised than ever before!
Hurrah!
Posted by Mel and Claire on September 27, 2010
We told someone yesterday for the first time that we’re actually identical twins instead of non-identical, as we have believed all of our 22 years! We always thought we were non-identical, due to there being two placentae at birth, but apparently that doesn’t necessarily mean the twins are non-identical.
We signed up for twin reseach earlier this year, and they were confused when we said we were non-identical, when apparently everything else we provided for them suggests that we are. So they emailed us, and said there’s a 95% chance we are in fact identical!
Bang goes the very much perfected conversation we have with someone who encounters us for the first time, now a simple “Yes” with suffice!
Posted by Daniel on September 27, 2010
Started Uni, also first time I’ve ever had 2 roasts in 1 day yesterday!
Posted by Sam on September 26, 2010
This will be my last post tonight, hopefully afterwards as well as I don’t want you getting sick of me or thinking I really really want a Toblerone sometime within the next few months.
Not so much of a general life experience. But I helped deliver a baby, sort of, without doing the actual delivering bit, but calling ambulances, wiping water, calling husbands and comforting hysterical pregnant woman, all of whom were strangers. I feel in a way I was barely involved, but they seemed very grateful (I had the baby named after me as well, I did more than it says in this comment but I don’t want to go on for ages). And it was the first time I’d been involved in anything like that, none of my friends have had children or anything and it feels more momentous than I think it should.
Posted by Sam on September 26, 2010
Another one I’ve just thought of is I went to the hospital by myself for the first time ever. Before I’ve always been with my parents. This time I took myself in, went and signed in, had my appointment and all the test things and booked another appointment. I would’ve felt proud if I wasn’t really bored, really tired, had hurty eyes and then had to walk across Bath in the rain without a coat or umbrella to catch a train to Portsmouth to go to a lecture about the failures of the French resistance in the Second World War.
Posted by Aislinn on September 26, 2010
Two things I have done this year for the first time:
1. Started Uni. This felt like a big deal for me, as it’s only a part time thing but something which all my friends did two years ago. I know what I want to do with my life now, career-wise, and although it’s daunting, it’s also bloody marvellous.
2. Made best friends with somebody from this blog. (She knows who.)
Posted by Sophie on September 26, 2010
This year, I’ve done my first actual exams. Not at all scary, and not at all setting me up for real life where there are no exams, but it counts as life experience, I suppose.
For the first time, this year I’ve seriously thought about what I want to do with my future, I’m still no closer to deciding, but it’s a start.
Posted by Helen on September 26, 2010
I stayed in a hotel in Glasgow on my own
that sounds a bit rubbish but I am 17 so it was really cool to have so much independence xD
Posted by Sam on September 26, 2010
Last night I noticed for the first time that Haribo Tangfastics is a pun on the word Fantastic. I always got the tangy bit but no the rest. And at 20 years old this blew my mind, I started thinking back through things seeing all the wonderful things the adult world had kept from me, then I remembered the Poddington Peas, and in the title song it says ‘people’ but it says it as “Pea-ple”. Because they’re bothe peas and people, they are pea-ple. And at that moment I thought the world is a marvellous place full of endless opportunities and I experienced a true moment of pun based magical exostential existence.
On a less punny note I have had genuinely proper life experiences this year. I lived alone properly for the first time. I spent two and a half months living in a flat without a housemate or anything. It drove me slightly insane as I spent days as other people for company, such as a day as a mime, which basically involved me doing normal things but every now and then I was struck by a gust of wind or an invisible wall suddenly appeared between me and the kettle.
I learnt how to tie a tie this year in February having never tied one before or worn one. I now wear one more often than I don;t.
And most notably a few weeks ago I asked a girl out for the first time. I’ve had crushes before, been hopelessly in love, and dated. But never had the courage to ask someone out. And I did it. It was utterly terrifying and entirely sickening. But also exhilirating at the same time. And even though she rejected me I wouldn’t change a thing, (except maybe her answer), as it has made me a lot less scared of my emotions and that even if I’m scared doesn’t mean I shouldn’t do it. In some cases it does like with stepping out into traffic or taunting an angry bear. But in some cases it is best just to dive in.
That last one was a lot more eloquent and elegent than the first, but still, pea-ple, come on, that’s comedy gold.
Posted by lisan66 on September 26, 2010
I started college last week! I’m pretty sure that that’s a life experience. And thankfully, it seems to be going well!