I don't quite understand the purpose of this thread....
Anyway, for what it's worth, I'm 22 and I pay for all of my travel expenses myself. Those of us who weren't born with the silver spoon in our mouth have to make opportunities for ourselves, hence why I started collecting FF miles in the first place. Good to see you realize your good fortune. ^
(But I'd rather be picking up women than hanging out with my parents, I think that's where we diverge)