Then and Now

14-Year-Old Me

The following are things I am just discovering. They will play a significant role in countless unforgettable moments, occasionally place me in mortal danger, lead to thousands of hours of laughter, teach me the importance of moderation and responsibility, lower my guard and make me more amenable to altering my world view, and bring me closer to understanding what it is to be a human:

Alcohol
Sex
Drugs

27-Year-Old Me

The following are things I am just discovering. They will be expensive to experience, relatively safe to indulge in, intellectually satisfying to understand the nuances of, pleasing to the palette, unexpectedly arousing, and immensely satisfying in an evolved visceral manner:

Fine scotch/whiskey
Licking a woman's anus 
Various species of non-hallucinogenic mushrooms