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From Solo Traveler to Soccer Dad - I Barely Recognize Myself

Apr 16·1 min read

Used to spend every weekend hitting different countries, living out of a backpack, no plans. Now I'm coordinating carpool schedules and my idea of adventure is trying a new pizza place on Saturday night. Honestly I miss the freedom and the spontaneity, but watching my 7 year old score his first goal last month hit different than anything I experienced traveling. The wanderlust is still there but it's shifted to wanting to explore the world WITH them. Weird trade off but not mad about it.

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DDerekRegularApr 17

You're not losing yourself though, you're just redirecting that energy. I spent years going everywhere, now I'm investing in watching my kids grow. Some people might not get it but the payoff is way better than any stamp in a passport.

RRyanRegularApr 16

Ha, barely recognize yourself? Wait until you realize you're excited about meal planning around practice schedules. That's when you know you've fully transformed.

BBrandonRegularApr 16

I get this so much. I used to plan trips on a whim, now I'm coordinating tournament schedules and school calendars. But real talk, teaching my kids about nature on weekend camping trips hits different than checking off countries on a map. Different adventure, you know?

AAndrew T.RegularApr 16

The backpack to soccer dad pipeline is real. At least now your weekends have structure? That's what I tell myself when I'm sitting in the bleachers on a Saturday morning instead of anywhere else on Earth.