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Feeling old at 20.....
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apocalidiot
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Why or how would you want to count it?
Wag
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I will be you in 4 years. What do I have to look forward to?
Vermillion
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Surely, the necrobump doesn't help the OP feel better.
bananafactory
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Edit: Didn't realize how old this was. Carry on!
Vigilant Walrus
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Well, there's nothing much to say, really. I graduated college, got a lot of debt, had a few relationships that didn't work out, lost a few jobs, ended up getting a job writing about Videogames, learned to drive and managed to do so across several states on my own for a mini-vacation, and I ultimately found out I had a lot to offer people. A part of that was learning to rebuild my self-confidence. I came to realize that no one is perfect, no one truly has the perfect life, nor do they have things figured out. My parents are pushing 60, some of the smartest people I know, and they don't have it figured out yet. I'm a decent guy, I have friends and family that love me, and I met a lot of great people. And I'm still feel myself growing as a person.
As for now, I'm currently single, working two jobs, living in the Bay Area, and I'm still pretty awkward. And that's ok. Am I where I wanted to be at 28 when I was younger? No, and that's just fine. Looking back now to my late teens/early twenties, I cared a lot about shit that doesn't matter. Filling my head up with concepts and ideas of what I should be doing at a certain age, and honestly life just doesn't work that way.
I learned a lot in my twenties. I'm turning 28 next month, and I still want to try new things. And no, I don't feel old. If you're feeling that way only a couple years out of high-school, then you've got the completely wrong outlook. You're young, and you have more power and control than you realize, take advantage of it.
So yeah, that's me. I'm doing OK. Thanks for asking.
This is great!
One Punch-Man
Banned
Man..anyone who says they are old at 20 ..smh
Napoleonthechimp
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I'm 29 and have wasted my life. I have spent 5 years of my twenties being unemployed and at the moment am living with my mother.
I wish I got in shape when I was younger, started dating (which I never did), having lots of sex, finished all of those projects I started, got my own place, etc.
I now understand completely why the rate of suicide for people under 35 (with the highest being between 30-44) is so high. I'd be an absolute liar if I said it didn't cross my mind on a daily basis. Whether I do it in the next 20 years or not I don't envision myself growing old alone and full of regret (as I am now).
I wish I got in shape when I was younger, started dating (which I never did), having lots of sex, finished all of those projects I started, got my own place, etc.
I now understand completely why the rate of suicide for people under 35 (with the highest being between 30-44) is so high. I'd be an absolute liar if I said it didn't cross my mind on a daily basis. Whether I do it in the next 20 years or not I don't envision myself growing old alone and full of regret (as I am now).
Nice to see OP is doing well.
The only thing that makes me feel old is when something that is brought up from your childhood is suddenly many years ago when you thought hey it can't be more than 5 or 10 years at most. But other than that the only thing that would really make me feel old is physical issues with my body that pop up with age. We ain't there yet so we're good.
The only thing that makes me feel old is when something that is brought up from your childhood is suddenly many years ago when you thought hey it can't be more than 5 or 10 years at most. But other than that the only thing that would really make me feel old is physical issues with my body that pop up with age. We ain't there yet so we're good.
lol
Well, there's nothing much to say, really. I graduated college, got a lot of debt, had a few relationships that didn't work out, lost a few jobs, ended up getting a job writing about Videogames, learned to drive and managed to do so across several states on my own for a mini-vacation, and I ultimately found out I had a lot to offer people. A part of that was learning to rebuild my self-confidence. I came to realize that no one is perfect, no one truly has the perfect life, nor do they have things figured out. My parents are pushing 60, some of the smartest people I know, and they don't have it figured out yet. I'm a decent guy, I have friends and family that love me, and I met a lot of great people. And I'm still feel myself growing as a person.
As for now, I'm currently single, working two jobs, living in the Bay Area, and I'm still pretty awkward. And that's ok. Am I where I wanted to be at 28 when I was younger? No, and that's just fine. Looking back now to my late teens/early twenties, I cared a lot about shit that doesn't matter. Filling my head up with concepts and ideas of what I should be doing at a certain age, and honestly life just doesn't work that way.
I learned a lot in my twenties. I'm turning 28 next month, and I still want to try new things. And no, I don't feel old. If you're feeling that way only a couple years out of high-school, then you've got the completely wrong outlook. You're young, and you have more power and control than you realize, take advantage of it.
So yeah, that's me. I'm doing OK. Thanks for asking.
Good to hear.
Awesome update, OP. Thanks for the post.Well, there's nothing much to say, really. I graduated college, got a lot of debt, had a few relationships that didn't work out, lost a few jobs, ended up getting a job writing about Videogames, learned to drive and managed to do so across several states on my own for a mini-vacation, and I ultimately found out I had a lot to offer people. A part of that was learning to rebuild my self-confidence. I came to realize that no one is perfect, no one truly has the perfect life, nor do they have things figured out. My parents are pushing 60, some of the smartest people I know, and they don't have it figured out yet. I'm a decent guy, I have friends and family that love me, and I met a lot of great people. And I'm still feel myself growing as a person.
As for now, I'm currently single, working two jobs, living in the Bay Area, and I'm still pretty awkward. And that's ok. Am I where I wanted to be at 28 when I was younger? No, and that's just fine. Looking back now to my late teens/early twenties, I cared a lot about shit that doesn't matter. Filling my head up with concepts and ideas of what I should be doing at a certain age, and honestly life just doesn't work that way.
I learned a lot in my twenties. I'm turning 28 next month, and I still want to try new things. And no, I don't feel old. If you're feeling that way only a couple years out of high-school, then you've got the completely wrong outlook. You're young, and you have more power and control than you realize, take advantage of it.
So yeah, that's me. I'm doing OK. Thanks for asking.
This might be my favorite GAF thread of the year so far. This is almost - not quite, but almost as good as the guy who said there was a Mortal Kombat vs DC game in the works, people laughed at him and he got banned for not having proof, and then came back like FIVE YEARS LATER, necro-bumped the thread, told everyone to go fuck themselves, and disappeared.
Anyway, I'm 41, and feel better than I did in my 20s. It's all eating and exercise. I only do running and yoga. I'm running 15 miles tomorrow AM, and as recently as 4 years ago I had trouble getting up the stairs without my knees cracking and popping.
Exercise really does hold back the hands of time. Best shape of my life, and instead of dreading my 40s, I can't wait to live 'em out.
Anyway, I'm 41, and feel better than I did in my 20s. It's all eating and exercise. I only do running and yoga. I'm running 15 miles tomorrow AM, and as recently as 4 years ago I had trouble getting up the stairs without my knees cracking and popping.
Exercise really does hold back the hands of time. Best shape of my life, and instead of dreading my 40s, I can't wait to live 'em out.
Good update. I feel the same way. Don't feel old, still so much to learn etc. Enjoying life more than ever.
5 years from now kids won't know what an iPod was.
Feeling old for me is more about feeling like I should have more things figured out/more self confidence about who I am than I currently do.
I was 17 when this thread was made. I was angry, bitter, and lonely. I wore shirts that were two sizes too big and naturally despised anyone who tried to interact with me without my express permission. I had no long term goals, or even short term goals. College was an inevitability and my major was blessedly undecided.
Today, I'm 25. My clothes fit, I have two degrees, I have a job and am in a great relationship, but deep down I still kind of feel like that 17 year old, just with more polish and less time to excuse away my mistakes and instead wonder with hesitation what I'll become when I "grow up".
I was 17 when this thread was made. I was angry, bitter, and lonely. I wore shirts that were two sizes too big and naturally despised anyone who tried to interact with me without my express permission. I had no long term goals, or even short term goals. College was an inevitability and my major was blessedly undecided.
Today, I'm 25. My clothes fit, I have two degrees, I have a job and am in a great relationship, but deep down I still kind of feel like that 17 year old, just with more polish and less time to excuse away my mistakes and instead wonder with hesitation what I'll become when I "grow up".
PhantomHound
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Makeup
2007: 12 year old fat loser
2012: 17 year old loser with no friends
2015: Still fat, several friends and lived ones including a few lifelong friends, in college studying engineering, 3.0+ GPA, more likable, can bench 100 and squat 200, working out regularly since January
Feels good knowing how much I've changed in the last few years.
2012: 17 year old loser with no friends
2015: Still fat, several friends and lived ones including a few lifelong friends, in college studying engineering, 3.0+ GPA, more likable, can bench 100 and squat 200, working out regularly since January
Feels good knowing how much I've changed in the last few years.
Still can't talk to females to save my life
Wow, I'm the same age as the OP and saw this post back in 2007. Thought it was dumb.
Now we're both 27/turning 28 and I do sometimes feel age catching up on me.
You can always lie about your age though. I made myself five years younger for some time and if you repeat that lie often enough, you'll believe it yourself.
Now we're both 27/turning 28 and I do sometimes feel age catching up on me.
You can always lie about your age though. I made myself five years younger for some time and if you repeat that lie often enough, you'll believe it yourself.
What do you honestly expect a <20 year old to accomplish? Life is just starting for you.
Risible
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To the OP and others in the same boat:
My parents divorced when I was young. Neither went to college and they never encouraged me to either. I swore I would never marry nor have kids due to how badly I was affected by their divorce. I had no money so college wasn't an option.
At 21 I was working in a deli making minimum wage. I was dating my high school sweetheart but had no plans to marry. I just assumed I would be working in service jobs, maybe open my own deli, who knows. I was basically happy but never expected to "amount to much", whatever that means.
At 50 years old I've been married for 22 years, have three awesome kids, an electrical engineering degree, a masters in teaching, and a nice house.
What I'm trying to say is that who you are at 21 often means jack shit to who you will become. Just keep doing your best and get off your ass and go do things. I'm no Ryan Gosling nor am I Einstein, just an average Joe. If I can do it anyone can.
My parents divorced when I was young. Neither went to college and they never encouraged me to either. I swore I would never marry nor have kids due to how badly I was affected by their divorce. I had no money so college wasn't an option.
At 21 I was working in a deli making minimum wage. I was dating my high school sweetheart but had no plans to marry. I just assumed I would be working in service jobs, maybe open my own deli, who knows. I was basically happy but never expected to "amount to much", whatever that means.
At 50 years old I've been married for 22 years, have three awesome kids, an electrical engineering degree, a masters in teaching, and a nice house.
What I'm trying to say is that who you are at 21 often means jack shit to who you will become. Just keep doing your best and get off your ass and go do things. I'm no Ryan Gosling nor am I Einstein, just an average Joe. If I can do it anyone can.
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