How are/were your 20s?
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Twenty-four, here. Things could be going better, but they're not bad, certainly not as bad as I see going on with others dealing with the economy... for the moment. I've gotten to travel to London, England for the first time, had the best time in college this time around (gaming experiences included), gonna be graduating with honors next week and really hoping to be employed shortly thereafter 'cuz rent went up by $300 and I'd like to start paying back my dad for college (and sparing me those scary student loans; how do Americans put up with them?) and saving up for my bakery.
I do not remember my 20's (currently 32) That was a lot of alcohol ago.
On a serious note, I did a ton of drinking and played EQ/WoW and D&D while working at a convalescent hospital, the worst 8 years of my life. I changed my life after 28 years old
On a serious note, I did a ton of drinking and played EQ/WoW and D&D while working at a convalescent hospital, the worst 8 years of my life. I changed my life after 28 years old
My 20s were excellent. I fell in and out of love a couple of times, met terrific people, gained control of my life and really started to get a grip on who I am rather than who I thought I was supposed to be.
Life gets better and better the older you get.
Life gets better and better the older you get.
First of all I'm 21. I've been told by a lot of people family,friends,teachers etc that I've always been mature for my age from early on (late primary school). I've always had a few close friends and never felt the need to like the things they did to keep them.
The first point in that article was music. My mother still laughs at the fact that I was singing Lou Reed songs when I was 4. Throughout my life I've loved bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd yes I laughed when it was brought up in that article. Others include Queen, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Kiss, Steve Miller Band. Well a lot of older stuff. In the last few years it's expanded to newer bands like Muse, Killers, Daftpunk, Rammstein, Greenday. Well okay maybe not all newest but not my parents gen. I believe I'll be listening to it in 20 years.
Fashion wise I've been jeans and T-shirts and what was thought of as plain dull clothes. It worked for me 5 years ago and I've seen a lot of older people rocking this style too. Haven't it been around from like the 50s it might vary but it's not going anywhere soon.
The second point about ego. I knew where I stood with my friends and in life. When I went into higher education I went into it as my reserved self and I got good marks was well liked and made a few friends. Same with work. Knowing I was bottom of the ladder. Be nice and work well and although I haven't made any of my co workers my friends that because they are much older then me and at other stages in life. I've had some issue with getting this task etc through or what not but because I'm nice. My co workers do help me and they do seem to want me to succeed.
Third point. I've rarely go to clubs,pubs/bars or parties. I don't need to and I don't want to. I have found the age gap thing a problem I don't see that changing much a I get older. Problems like age and education and job locations turn into married and other baggage.
Fourth. I had much support from family and my friends. They knew when I could hangout and didn't get angry when I couldn't. They knew I wasn't going to drop out and waste my time.
Lastly. My youngest friend is 18 and they aren't even a close friend. Mostly my close friends are older by 1 or 2 years. I know most people don't want others opinions unless they ask so I keep them to myself. I haven't got around to buying a car or place yet but when I do I plan to dress the part and be mature I bet their first impression will change from a kid dicking around to someone who means business.
Wow that's a fair read. Hope you're interested.
The first point in that article was music. My mother still laughs at the fact that I was singing Lou Reed songs when I was 4. Throughout my life I've loved bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd yes I laughed when it was brought up in that article. Others include Queen, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Kiss, Steve Miller Band. Well a lot of older stuff. In the last few years it's expanded to newer bands like Muse, Killers, Daftpunk, Rammstein, Greenday. Well okay maybe not all newest but not my parents gen. I believe I'll be listening to it in 20 years.
Fashion wise I've been jeans and T-shirts and what was thought of as plain dull clothes. It worked for me 5 years ago and I've seen a lot of older people rocking this style too. Haven't it been around from like the 50s it might vary but it's not going anywhere soon.
The second point about ego. I knew where I stood with my friends and in life. When I went into higher education I went into it as my reserved self and I got good marks was well liked and made a few friends. Same with work. Knowing I was bottom of the ladder. Be nice and work well and although I haven't made any of my co workers my friends that because they are much older then me and at other stages in life. I've had some issue with getting this task etc through or what not but because I'm nice. My co workers do help me and they do seem to want me to succeed.
Third point. I've rarely go to clubs,pubs/bars or parties. I don't need to and I don't want to. I have found the age gap thing a problem I don't see that changing much a I get older. Problems like age and education and job locations turn into married and other baggage.
Fourth. I had much support from family and my friends. They knew when I could hangout and didn't get angry when I couldn't. They knew I wasn't going to drop out and waste my time.
Lastly. My youngest friend is 18 and they aren't even a close friend. Mostly my close friends are older by 1 or 2 years. I know most people don't want others opinions unless they ask so I keep them to myself. I haven't got around to buying a car or place yet but when I do I plan to dress the part and be mature I bet their first impression will change from a kid dicking around to someone who means business.
Wow that's a fair read. Hope you're interested.
I think your teen years are the times for parties and fun stuff. When you hit your twenties you start to realise that you are going to have to start being responsible, like it or not.
I'm 27, done a lot of things I've always dreamed of in my twenties, wish I had done a lot more but then I guess I still have time (touch wood!)
When you get close to 30 and for those here getting to that age, look back and remember yourself on your 20th birthday.
Dunno about anyone else but man! I was a completly different person back then. Views, priorities, personality... Wonder what I'll be like at 40!?
I'm 27, done a lot of things I've always dreamed of in my twenties, wish I had done a lot more but then I guess I still have time (touch wood!)
When you get close to 30 and for those here getting to that age, look back and remember yourself on your 20th birthday.
Dunno about anyone else but man! I was a completly different person back then. Views, priorities, personality... Wonder what I'll be like at 40!?
I'm in my twenties;
Life is a huge existential mystery. I want to be a professional. I want to be an accomplished, wealthy person. These wants are hindered by my fears that, as I sadly discovered, I am not as smart or competent as I had imagined when I was younger. The entire game you need to play to reach the top is vastly different from what I envisioned.
So I'm at a precipice - do I go down the rabbit hole and commit these years of my life to chase some idealistic view of prestige or should I let myself settle a bit and accept a little mediocrity? It will be a harsh path to travel should I embark. At the same time, there's a voice in my head telling me I can find happiness elsewhere. I'm not sure if this voice is being honest with me or if it, too, is simply afraid.
Every day just feels like I'm standing still. Like there's all this potential and that the world is out there waiting for me to take it. When I look ahead to the future though, I realize why so few men have ever left their mark on history. You must sacrifice much for the rewards you seek.
It is this weakness of spirit that haunts me. At this rate, I will be forgotten shortly after I pass onto the other side. There is so only so much beauty in life if one has not earned their keep.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious"
- Vince Lombardi
Life is a huge existential mystery. I want to be a professional. I want to be an accomplished, wealthy person. These wants are hindered by my fears that, as I sadly discovered, I am not as smart or competent as I had imagined when I was younger. The entire game you need to play to reach the top is vastly different from what I envisioned.
So I'm at a precipice - do I go down the rabbit hole and commit these years of my life to chase some idealistic view of prestige or should I let myself settle a bit and accept a little mediocrity? It will be a harsh path to travel should I embark. At the same time, there's a voice in my head telling me I can find happiness elsewhere. I'm not sure if this voice is being honest with me or if it, too, is simply afraid.
Every day just feels like I'm standing still. Like there's all this potential and that the world is out there waiting for me to take it. When I look ahead to the future though, I realize why so few men have ever left their mark on history. You must sacrifice much for the rewards you seek.
It is this weakness of spirit that haunts me. At this rate, I will be forgotten shortly after I pass onto the other side. There is so only so much beauty in life if one has not earned their keep.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious"
- Vince Lombardi
I'm 23 and I'm in the best physical shape I've ever been in, which I've been steadily improving for the past 6 years. I feel like this is the best year of my life, the year before was the 2nd best, the year before that was the 3rd best, and so on.
I haven't had much success in the career department. Went to college. Was nominated to the dean's list. Found out that didn't mean shit because for pretty much every job opening in my field, there's a few *hundred* people just dying to fill that spot. So I worked for a little over 2 years in construction, where I spent most of my time doing mundane tasks to the point where they burned themselves into my brain. For example, I'd spend a few hours chipping concrete off a crane, and then whenever I'd close my eyes I'd see bits of concrete flying everywhere. Now that I've saved some money I'm trying to get into a different career. Not quite sure how it's all gonna turn out, but it seems like my best chance at being able to support myself doing something that I'm actually good at and I enjoy.
While college didn't end up leading me anywhere career-wise, I loved the freedom and responsibility of being able to cook my own food. I was one of the cleanest people out of everyone that I lived with, which isn't saying much, sadly. Some of my roommates had the disgusting habit of leaving expired food in the fridge for weeks, or leaving beer bottles *everywhere* or leaving their dishes in the sink for days. Pretty much every night of my college life was spent doing either boxing, rock climbing, or hosting a radio show.
I haven't had much success in the career department. Went to college. Was nominated to the dean's list. Found out that didn't mean shit because for pretty much every job opening in my field, there's a few *hundred* people just dying to fill that spot. So I worked for a little over 2 years in construction, where I spent most of my time doing mundane tasks to the point where they burned themselves into my brain. For example, I'd spend a few hours chipping concrete off a crane, and then whenever I'd close my eyes I'd see bits of concrete flying everywhere. Now that I've saved some money I'm trying to get into a different career. Not quite sure how it's all gonna turn out, but it seems like my best chance at being able to support myself doing something that I'm actually good at and I enjoy.
While college didn't end up leading me anywhere career-wise, I loved the freedom and responsibility of being able to cook my own food. I was one of the cleanest people out of everyone that I lived with, which isn't saying much, sadly. Some of my roommates had the disgusting habit of leaving expired food in the fridge for weeks, or leaving beer bottles *everywhere* or leaving their dishes in the sink for days. Pretty much every night of my college life was spent doing either boxing, rock climbing, or hosting a radio show.
23. My life lacks stimulation. Nothing impresses me and nothing causes me to have any emotion other than "content".
Is it my fault? Yeah, partially. Things come from taking action and seeking them out yourself. But there's also college taking up most of my time. I've found that college only leaves enough time for me to come home and participate in my hobbies, do homework, and go to sleep. I've never even had a proper spring break. You know the ones, with people on the beach drinking and partying. My spring break is always me sitting back and playing video games... >_>
Haha. Now that you've called attention to it and I've thought about it, it seems pretty sad, doesn't it?
So what do I do about it? Wasn't college supposed to be the best time of my life? Wasn't it supposed to be fun? I feel like I've wasted it which is worse because I'm just about to graduate. x_x
I should travel with some good friends or something after I graduate. I want to forget about the constant boredom and wasted potential.
I guess that is how my 20's are going.
Is it my fault? Yeah, partially. Things come from taking action and seeking them out yourself. But there's also college taking up most of my time. I've found that college only leaves enough time for me to come home and participate in my hobbies, do homework, and go to sleep. I've never even had a proper spring break. You know the ones, with people on the beach drinking and partying. My spring break is always me sitting back and playing video games... >_>
Haha. Now that you've called attention to it and I've thought about it, it seems pretty sad, doesn't it?
So what do I do about it? Wasn't college supposed to be the best time of my life? Wasn't it supposed to be fun? I feel like I've wasted it which is worse because I'm just about to graduate. x_x
I should travel with some good friends or something after I graduate. I want to forget about the constant boredom and wasted potential.
I guess that is how my 20's are going.
Early 20s.
I go to school, at the moment doing "practical studies" which basically means I work in my field at a real work place, learning by doing so to say.
This means moving away from home, bills to pay, food to make, working, studying, cleaning, working out, hanging out with friends etc etc.
So even if I have a lot to do and responsibilities I still feel very good. I am free to do as I please with my life and I know my choises will have an effect on how I will have it in the future. I also feel more "grown" than most of my friends who are studying and just partying and drinking all the time as I actually try to think about the future a little bit.
But that might just be me.
So live your life as you want, no care in the world lifestyle suits some, some it doesn't. Live as you feel comfortable and don't take pressure from what the majority thinks if it doesn't suit you!
I go to school, at the moment doing "practical studies" which basically means I work in my field at a real work place, learning by doing so to say.
This means moving away from home, bills to pay, food to make, working, studying, cleaning, working out, hanging out with friends etc etc.
So even if I have a lot to do and responsibilities I still feel very good. I am free to do as I please with my life and I know my choises will have an effect on how I will have it in the future. I also feel more "grown" than most of my friends who are studying and just partying and drinking all the time as I actually try to think about the future a little bit.
But that might just be me.
So live your life as you want, no care in the world lifestyle suits some, some it doesn't. Live as you feel comfortable and don't take pressure from what the majority thinks if it doesn't suit you!