it does. those bright loud ideas twenties have turn out to be actually obnoxious bullshit repeated for the umpteenth time.

I agree! I remember having this discussion with someone about a year or so ago. I definitely noticed it in myself too. I used to be completely insane and then calmed down by like 50%. It's a bit disappointing!!! Things were so fun back then. I mean, I've still got some craziness in me and only take life seriously when I have to, but it definitely isn't the same as it was. Soooo... I have no idea why it happens! Maybe it's because we think society expects us to act a certain way, maybe we expect more maturity for ourselves. Or maybe this is just simply a result of age and life events. No idea. It's definitely interesting to think about though! Cool post.

This a question every young person asks.
Short answer is that life is what you make of it, and keep in mind that others may carry burdens you are unaware of.

i would never wish to be in my twenties again. God, I think of them as teenage years now. Getting older means being comfortable with who you are. Yes, life is way better after your twenties...

of what previous posters posted
and that the demands of the "normal life" (read: boring)
suck the life out of people.

Don't grow up! It's a trap!

And if you do it right 30 is when life just begins. Don't scoff at wisdom.

I remember partying my face off almost EVERY NIGHT from 19- 28ish i lived all over the world here for a year here and there and OMFG did i party! anyways.. I remember this guy about 5 years older than me took an IT course and it was Friday and Saturday nights. I clearly remember not being able to comprehend why anyone would do this. this is PARTY TIME. He would miss out on all the parties! What a lame fool i thought.
Fast forward a bunch of years... Get into comfortable long term relationship, or two. No longer need the parties to find a mate (thats what they are for if you haven't figured that out yet) you get hobbies and your job is pretty stressful and your mind and body had worked overtime for some time now. You are happy to work and then do something (your hobby) with your partner and/or close friends on the weekend and one day is usually for unwinding or chores. This is how it goes. AND if you play your cards right.. its will be AWESOME! I do not miss the party days one bit! I had so much fun at the time. Although i still do go out for drinks now and then. But if i was a to do it now it would be just sad. You evolve when you age, you and evolve because you have new experiences that change your mind set. Some people don't ever evolve or leave the bubble of their early 20's and they party well into their 30's or 40's which is too bad as there is SO much more to life! Good luck!

It's called having responsibilities. Of course having responsibilities doesn't mean you have to be boring, but it sure puts a damper on the bright-eyed bushytailed fun of not having responsibilities. No responsibilities is the only thing I miss about being that young. I prefer the knowledge and understanding that comes with maturity.

Have you ever seen that movie 13 going on 30? I don't know why this post made me think of that. It's both true and not true. Life is hard and the older you get the more responsibilities you get or they are expected of you. Also, the more you live the more chances that you might experience difficulties. Divorce, betrayals, bankruptcy after chasing a fun idea, death in the family, parents aging, miscarriages, heartbreak, seeing reality as it is, huge responsibilities...it all adds up. It can make the sweetest heart bitter in some ways. On the other hand life becomes deeper and emotional depth is greater. Love becomes more meaningful. Friendships are longer and stronger. Some people get sturdier. I now see what is really important to me and what I want out of life. I am more bitter in some ways, yes, but have deeper joy and love for others as well. Pace of life has slowed down but I'm thankful for that. Just keep on keeping on!

I was a total dick in my 20's because I didn't know who I was and I let other dicks dicktate how to live my life. So I guess either you get the bitter out of your way early in life or you're going to suffer it later on.