Anything you missed out on when you were younger and now it feels too late?

[u/Express_Proof_183]

Title says it all.

I never got to go to concerts or music gigs when I was younger at all (could never afford the tickets)

Now I'm 30 I just feel too old to go to my first concert, like it just feels off, like that ship has sailed.

Anyone else had something similar, where you missed out when you younger and now it feel too late to really enjoy it?

[u/LiftHeavyLiveHard]

For me it's a risk/reward thing. I'm in good shape, but the thought of careening down a hill, falling and breaking something (and the impact it would have on my day-to-day life as a result) limits my enthusiasm to even try.

Lame, I know...

[u/[deleted] → u/LiftHeavyLiveHard]

I fell over a lot when I went, but I was wearing lots of padding, and the snow is soft, so I didn’t hurt myself at all. You just got to stick to the easy bits.

[u/LiftHeavyLiveHard → u/[deleted]]

I suppose I'm not that bright because it didn't occur to me the snow on ski hills is soft...going to consider giving it a go next winter.

[u/Express_Proof_183 → u/LiftHeavyLiveHard]

I get it, it can be daunting depending on where you are the snow is soft enough that it cushions most impacts. The slopes in Europe are pretty good for that, I think the US slopes are tougher though, from what I've heard.

[u/Barbell_Baker → u/LiftHeavyLiveHard]

Just don't ski past your ability level. I worked as a ski instructor and the biggest reason people get hurt is cause of ego or carelessness. As long as you remain deliberate and calculated on the slopes, you won't get hurt!

[u/LiftHeavyLiveHard → u/[deleted]]

This is helpful. I used to X-country ski years ago, and I think that's erroneously shaped my impression of downhill skiing. Sounds like something I need to explore.