[Thread] One thing you yearned for as a child but didn't get, and now seek as an adult?

I’ll go first, getting that old PSP, the one which had WiFi in built. Or maybe PlayStation 2 which was like 5k-6k back then. Now, I could get a PS5 or buy games to play on my PC, but the feeling is lost. Just like my childhood. I guess I lived a part of my childhood today. Went on a walk and had a Cornetto IceCream, which back then I didn’t have the money for and had to buy an Orange/Cola IceCream. Then, I walked around my society. Saw a few kids playing football and instantly teleported back to when I was a kid. Now that child is gone and the dream has too. But still, it feels good remembering that 5 year old me would be proud of adult me, and that’s what truly matters. 🥰

I’ll go first, getting that old PSP, the one which had WiFi in built. Or maybe PlayStation 2 which was like 5k-6k back then. Now, I could get a PS5 or buy games to play on my PC, but the feeling is lost. Just like my childhood. I guess I lived a part of my childhood today. Went on a walk and had a Cornetto IceCream, which back then I didn’t have the money for and had to buy an Orange/Cola IceCream. Then, I walked around my society. Saw a few kids playing football and instantly teleported back to when I was a kid. Now that child is gone and the dream has too. But still, it feels good remembering that 5 year old me would be proud of adult me, and that’s what truly matters. 🥰 I made this exact post 1 year back and it reminded me of how far I’ve come. I hope it makes you feel that too. ❤️

It is not the usual society rule, but I have had this longing of own house. Childhood was spent I government house, adjusting with members of family. Now I am earning fine, will have 20% of loan in liquid cash by end of year. But I also have practicality now. No fancy house are spared in these rains, there are so many repairs - one thing is repaired, second one goes down then third then fourth, bigger the house more you have to clean - wtf is this dist coming from, then you have asshole neighbours. And be scared what if there's a fire, robbery, calamity. I had just one dream, but really rethinking the whole plan now. So lost to be honest.

What are you earning for ? Is it concrete or something vague that one day you will need this amount or something? Is it more than you or your family needs? Or are you just a sheep like me ?

Asking from people who consider that one should strive towards owning a house (or an even stronger stance that not owning a house is not an option for them). Really want to understand their POV. Why are you comfortable taking 15-20 year loans for the dream of owning a house?

What if you lose your job tomorrow and are not able to get another offer? What is your back up plan? Do you have an alternate income source or any idea? Looking for guidance