Growing up has definitely taught us the pleasure of sunbathing, binge drinking and a spendthrift ‘shop-til-I-drop’ lifestyle. But, what are the things we did when we were younger, that are just as exciting, yet perhaps more long-lasting due to our very inquisitive little minds?
- Scribble around with mom’s lipstick
Before we knew anything about makeup and how costly it is, lipsticks were just crayons. I remember, instead of doodling over my own face, I drew on my draft book a crimson cartoon bride. Deconstruction is in every child’s nature, although I probably wasted a week’s worth of income of mother dearest.
- Build in-door ‘houses’
With existing furniture, bed sheets, pillows and blankets, every one of us was an engineer; also a must-do when girlfriends came over. Throw in our favorite fruit roll-ups, fairy bread, Barbie and Bratz dolls, and an under-the-blanket party now begins!
- DIY our new drink
This is the first thing every kid would do to help deal with leftover food. Grab a cup, pour in the ketchup, cheddar, chicken soup, pepper, mayonnaise, food bits…absolutely everything available on the table. Tada, we made a new potion. Give it a try, Dad!
- Believe in Santa’s existence
We’ve all been bamboozled by fairy tales such as The Polar Express and In Search of Santa. We’d hang up stockings near the fireplace and prepare cookies and milk in the living room. The next morning, we’d go berserk with glee before wondering: how does Santa know I like Hot Wheels and Gundam?
- The ‘KEEP OUT’ sign
This was the only time we thought being alone in our little world was cool. Yet parents didn’t buy it at all, because they would still barge themselves into our rooms without knocking.
- Climb on top of monkey bars
How were you a real monkey if you didn’t play on monkey bars constantly?
- Pop bubble wraps
Admit it, you still do that!