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Post by rob on Jun 21, 2008 4:16:25 GMT -5
I was just wondering who were part of the older generation of EAs Please post How are you finding your adulthood? What are your interests as opposed to when you were younger? Have they changed or stayed the same? *sticks hand up* What are your views Lara? My interests haven't changed b/c i've never been able to indulge them (girls/relationships included). I've been working my ass off since I was 15 and gave up alot of "fun-time" in the process so I find that now, since i'm in "management" i use whatever downtime i have to catch up on what i missed. No interest in clubbing/mating rituals tho..... asides from work (I have 2 full-time jobs and then some), i love my sports, then my music, and then my small things (like giant popsicles, sandcastles, and inventing stuff) Oh, and to stave off any accusations, these little internet exploits are sanity-savers.
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Post by jericho on Jun 21, 2008 4:50:13 GMT -5
I turned 25 this year. I don't have much social life outside of work, but it's through a lack of me trying to have one. It's also hard when your friends are all doing their own things, like getting married or moving interstate (which is the case with my two best friends respectively). My interests haven't changed much since I was younger, just that I go out less than I used to.
I'm going to try and change that when I move, it'll keep me occupied that's for sure. A change of scenery and a change of lifestyle may bring about a change in my social life. I'll go with the flow and see what comes my way.
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Post by helles on Jun 21, 2008 4:55:16 GMT -5
Yikes.. I just entered the 25+ club. I think I'm nearly there at Alex's stage.. changing jobs was a good move, tho I have more lazy weekends as there's so much else I could be doing, but I'm just too damn lazy. I'm enjoying the inbetween period of life after uni but without the full responsibilities - marriage/kids/mortgage/saving etc. I dont' think my social life has changed much, still go out partying 1/2 times a week, tho I cant stay out as late as i used to! And my travelling/holdiay habits have changed too, still like to travel, but having cash means can afford to skip the back packing route and splash out a bit on hotels/activities and actually enjoy a holiday. Got a couple more years to enjoy it I think before settling down properly. Having said that tho, lots of people around me are getting married and having kids recently.. and i get a little broody feeling inside, so it does feel like I'm growing up! I feel like I've hit my stride. I love going to work in the morning and I keep myself busy every weekend (with a few lazy Sundays thrown in for good measure). It's so nice to have a steady income, I don't really miss the student life.
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Post by xandra on Jun 21, 2008 11:49:07 GMT -5
Oh, the weddings.... I'm going to 3 this year, which is fine but it adds up with all the showers and stuff. Why can't we just limit these things to ONE day?? There's only so many weekends this summer...
I have to say, I really respect my friends who are having very simple weddings. One of my best friends has requested no gifts, but if people feel compelled they can donate to OXFAM. How awesome is that?
(don't get me started on stag and does!!)
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Post by viruslabrat on Jun 21, 2008 11:54:00 GMT -5
^Very cool idea. I'd consider doing that, maybe with a choice of half a dozen charities. Only a couple of months to go before I hit the big quarter of a century mark. I'll probably have a mortgage by then
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Post by viruslabrat on Jun 21, 2008 11:56:12 GMT -5
Lol, wtf? Yongfook, point on the doll where the bad man touched you. Ha ha! Only if it's an inflatable one. (j/k)
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Post by waywardwolf on Jun 21, 2008 19:09:36 GMT -5
Back in my day, if you wanted to talk to someone, you had to walk twenty-six miles up hill in the snow, both ways. You young whippenschnappers got it easy with this new fangled internet. Bunch of high falootin' rascals, I tells ya.
I uh.. hadn't noticed I was an adult yet, I better get on that. Seriously though, it is kind of weird to.. I wouldn't say lose your friends, but suddenly their role in your life is diminished quite a bit.
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Post by xandra on Jun 21, 2008 22:21:16 GMT -5
^Very cool idea. I'd consider doing that, maybe with a choice of half a dozen charities. Only a couple of months to go before I hit the big quarter of a century mark. I'll probably have a mortgage by then that's impressive! i'm still trying to decide if i should move out of my mom's house...
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Post by Aznlatina on Jun 21, 2008 23:53:59 GMT -5
I find myself to be a lot more busier than I was when I was younger. I'm spending more time trying to accomplish things that I desire as opposed to when I was younger I spent my weekends chilling with my high school friends and doing things that seem to interest them more than me. I'm juggling a full-time and a part-time job, taking classes in French and editing, and keeping fit with 3 days of intense running (5-10K or so), daily lighter running/gym sessions and I travel about 1-1.5 hours a day from my home to the downtown core. I've given up on the idea of being in a relationship. It's impossible unless I find someone who shares the same passions and can stand the fact that I work A LOT. LOL. I probably need someone to relieve me from my workaholic nature. Perhaps this is all possible because I'm very efficient. Who knows....? I've had to be more selective with my social time as a result. And rather than spending my time with a quantity of individuals, I spend my time with quality individuals. When I was younger, I used to travel frequently as my parents loved to travel. Now, it's been about 5 yrs. since I've been on a plane and visited a foreign city.
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Post by thekrez on Jun 22, 2008 6:54:56 GMT -5
I hit 30 this year, and I dont think my life has ever been better.
I think in my teens and early 20s I had the mindset if people didnt make an effort for me, I wouldnt for them.
I changed that from 25+ and now make an effort to go out and meet people and enjoy the things I like doing. Its amazing how people respond to positive energy and value adders instead of being a value taker.
As YF said its more about your attittude than any age.
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Post by straylight on Jun 22, 2008 10:15:22 GMT -5
I hit 30 this year, and I dont think my life has ever been better. I think in my teens and early 20s I had the mindset if people didnt make an effort for me, I wouldnt for them. I changed that from 25+ and now make an effort to go out and meet people and enjoy the things I like doing. Its amazing how people respond to positive energy and value adders instead of being a value taker. As YF said its more about your attittude than any age. What he says is all good and true. Won't deny that. There's just a big difference between being a loner and not getting to hang with old friends. Last night, for instance, a couple of friends of mine had a housewarming party, and about 20 oldschool faces popped up, among others. Someone took a pic of the guys hitting shots, and then commented that that was probably the last time we'd ever see that again. Kinda sad, but that's life. Is that a comment on my own capacity to have a good time? Hell no. I haven't even crashed out, and still have plenty left to do today. I'm just disappointed in seeing friends freaking out on relationships and kids. By their behavior, you'd think they were handling an atom bomb or something. My parents and their friends were never like that. Besides that, the term "fun" may just be relative here. I'm pretty sure that many here wouldn't call me fun at all, but borderline dysfunctional. I started year 30 getting a gun pulled on me by, what I think was, a desperate katrina refugee, relived Ozzy's pissing on the Alamo on New Year's Eve, and jumped a 40 foot cliff last week. It's been an OK year, even without the usual sidekicks.
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Post by xandra on Jun 22, 2008 13:01:34 GMT -5
that's impressive! i'm still trying to decide if i should move out of my mom's house... no worries, that's your Italian side! j/k but really, we can always say it's the Asian family bond thing! hahahaha!! some days my mom is okay with me moving, other days the mere suggestion is a big insult to her. gah.
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Post by DivaDancerLara on Jun 23, 2008 8:52:17 GMT -5
I was just wondering who were part of the older generation of EAs Please post How are you finding your adulthood? What are your interests as opposed to when you were younger? Have they changed or stayed the same? *sticks hand up* What are your views Lara? My interests haven't changed b/c i've never been able to indulge them (girls/relationships included). I've been working my ass off since I was 15 and gave up alot of "fun-time" in the process so I find that now, since i'm in "management" i use whatever downtime i have to catch up on what i missed. No interest in clubbing/mating rituals tho..... asides from work (I have 2 full-time jobs and then some), i love my sports, then my music, and then my small things (like giant popsicles, sandcastles, and inventing stuff) Oh, and to stave off any accusations, these little internet exploits are sanity-savers. HAZZAH!!! So funny when I posted this I wasn't sure who would identify then I find its 3 pages--ultimately I just wanted to do some sort of role call for the older generation cuz I know in a group as vast as EA Nation we could become sparce and let the youngersters become the dominant voice. I dunno I always describe it as being in your 20s but with money. I feel like I have a better mind based on experience and I still look younger physically so I can still jump into dance vids that call for kids ahhaahah. I feel guilty sometimes but I think if the opportunity is there for the pimpin then I am just the pimp to pimp it. I get into slump thinking I am older and decrepid but I fight it. I can't stand when people say... I am old. When clearly they look still 22! A friend of mine looks 22 yrs old and not a day older she's athletic and quite active but she sticks to an old person's bed time and doesn't hang out as much claiming I am old I need my rest and I am like ...SHUT UP. I tried looking at some apts to rent or to buy and I was shunned i think cuz I looked like a campus student whom they think can't afford it meanwhile I work for the welfare division of the goverment! I am fighting through but when I do to really enjoy life i understand that being older is empowering.
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Post by straylight on Jun 23, 2008 9:14:17 GMT -5
I dunno I always describe it as being in your 20s but with money. I feel like I have a better mind based on experience and I still look younger physically so I can still jump into dance vids that call for kids ahhaahah. I feel guilty sometimes but I think if the opportunity is there for the pimpin then I am just the pimp to pimp it. Right on. For the "better mind" thing I'm glad not to be too young anymore. I still hang around early 20 year olds. Many of them make the worst mistakes... And you can only learn to not do certain things the hard way. No amount of advice or wisdom works. So in that respect, I'm glad I've gotten over some of the stuff they're going through and already learned. On a sidenote, I think many (or even all) of us have the benefit of good "anti-aging" Asian genes. So even if you are old, then you can probably get away with subtracting 5-10 years.
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Post by DivaDancerLara on Jun 23, 2008 12:21:26 GMT -5
^ hahahah some even still look like in their teens hahahah.
Yeah I am learning to zip it when I am around my younger friends. I mean they don't understand that you truly have been there so all they see it as is mettling. I learned it the hard way. Yeah Life sometimes is the best teacher and ultimately we have to burn our own trails.
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