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How is your life going, Escapists?
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How's your health?
I can't remember the last time I actually got sick, so that's a plus. My ongoing knee problems and constant headaches can be a real downer. Though these are things I have to live with and I've accepted that.
What is your wealth/success/career?
Entry level sales/customer service rep for a call center. Not an ideal job for someone 30 years old and a poverty level wage to boot. That said, I'm very happy at my job and consider myself wealthy since I can afford to save for the future and can enjoy current day hobbies.
How is your social life?
Non-existent. But that's the way I like it. Haven't had a girlfriend in 8 years, have no friends that I actually hang out with but I know a lot of good people from work.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
I've actually met all my life goals. I consider my life to be pretty fantastic as a whole. If I had a complaint it would be that my life is simply drifting. Nothing has changed in the last 7 years and there is no sign of anything happening in the near future. I have the power to change that (seek out a relationship for example) and yet I enjoy my routines to much to bother interrupting them.
I can't remember the last time I actually got sick, so that's a plus. My ongoing knee problems and constant headaches can be a real downer. Though these are things I have to live with and I've accepted that.
What is your wealth/success/career?
Entry level sales/customer service rep for a call center. Not an ideal job for someone 30 years old and a poverty level wage to boot. That said, I'm very happy at my job and consider myself wealthy since I can afford to save for the future and can enjoy current day hobbies.
How is your social life?
Non-existent. But that's the way I like it. Haven't had a girlfriend in 8 years, have no friends that I actually hang out with but I know a lot of good people from work.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
I've actually met all my life goals. I consider my life to be pretty fantastic as a whole. If I had a complaint it would be that my life is simply drifting. Nothing has changed in the last 7 years and there is no sign of anything happening in the near future. I have the power to change that (seek out a relationship for example) and yet I enjoy my routines to much to bother interrupting them.
I know what you mean....about "overcoming yourself"iLikeHippos said:
alot of problems I had..over the past couple of years were entirly me own doing..the same old fucking habits I just couldnt break out of (I went on a bit of a roller coster the year after graduation)
however..it has worked out well in the end (due to luck more than anything...which somtimes makes me feel really bad, Like I havnt earned/deserve anything i have in life), Im in a really good place now (job money and all that) though its made me a little afraid to try anything new....like the Idea of higher education really scares me
for now Ill stick with where i am, I dont know if this job will go anywhere (who knows?) but its good to save money at least (or try too)
Physical Health is great.
Wealth: Whatever my parents give me (I'm 16).
Social life is great. I had a party last night, that I can barely remember. Vodka is my friend...
Relationship department is where I am lacking in terms of goals. But hey, everything else is fucking great.
Wealth: Whatever my parents give me (I'm 16).
Social life is great. I had a party last night, that I can barely remember. Vodka is my friend...
Relationship department is where I am lacking in terms of goals. But hey, everything else is fucking great.
Physical Health:
Alright, I've been visiting the dentist lately so its going better. I was ill yesterday though.
Wealth:
Currently involved in some project so it's pretty good.
Social life:
Not so good, most of my friends are abroad. Top that with a breakup after 4 years and watching my ex having fun.
Alright, I've been visiting the dentist lately so its going better. I was ill yesterday though.
Wealth:
Currently involved in some project so it's pretty good.
Social life:
Not so good, most of my friends are abroad. Top that with a breakup after 4 years and watching my ex having fun.
Average.Socially, I've played my first game of D&D yesterday. Took us 4 hours to get started, and all we really managed to do was have a little scenario since we began at 20:00.
Health, I guess I'm fine there. I'm underweight for my age, but I've always been that, so nothing big on that.
Goals: I've been trying to get long hair since about June, and I'm still going strong. Though my final goal of being able to have a ponytail will most likely not be made real until maybe March...
Wealth: I'm not broke, but I haven't got enough to buy a video game. Though since I'm only 17, money isn't that big of an issue yet.
Health, I guess I'm fine there. I'm underweight for my age, but I've always been that, so nothing big on that.
Goals: I've been trying to get long hair since about June, and I'm still going strong. Though my final goal of being able to have a ponytail will most likely not be made real until maybe March...
Wealth: I'm not broke, but I haven't got enough to buy a video game. Though since I'm only 17, money isn't that big of an issue yet.
How's your health?
- Decent, I guess. I'm not sick or anything. Although I'm REALLY not in good shape.
What is your wealth/success/career?
- Wealth? ...Uh...Ok I guess. I don't spend that much, so I'm still doing well with my savings from that full year I worked. Success/Career? ....Umm.....I'm not sure. I've made it to university, but I'm in conditional standing (meaning I will get kicked out for a year if I don't improve), and I can't friggen focus on my work at all. So any problems here are my fault.
How is your social life?
- Pretty good. I have a small circle of close friends that are almost like family, and I have the most awesome girlfriend in the history of ever.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
- I....Don't really have many goals. At least not at the moment. I guess the only thing that disappoints me is how I'm unable to concentrate on my work and get it done.
So all in all, my life is great. The only problems are the ones that I have created for myself.
- Decent, I guess. I'm not sick or anything. Although I'm REALLY not in good shape.
What is your wealth/success/career?
- Wealth? ...Uh...Ok I guess. I don't spend that much, so I'm still doing well with my savings from that full year I worked. Success/Career? ....Umm.....I'm not sure. I've made it to university, but I'm in conditional standing (meaning I will get kicked out for a year if I don't improve), and I can't friggen focus on my work at all. So any problems here are my fault.
How is your social life?
- Pretty good. I have a small circle of close friends that are almost like family, and I have the most awesome girlfriend in the history of ever.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
- I....Don't really have many goals. At least not at the moment. I guess the only thing that disappoints me is how I'm unable to concentrate on my work and get it done.
So all in all, my life is great. The only problems are the ones that I have created for myself.
Health: Not bad. I just kicked a sore throat before it got too serious, though it keeps cropping up. Other than that, I'm looking down at the ground instead of up at it, so I guess I can't complain.
Career: Actually, pretty good. I just got a promotion from part time weekend radio jock to full time afternoon drive time, complete with sick days, paid vacation, salary, insurance, yadda yadda. I'm happy with my job for the first time in two years.
Socially: Alright. I have a couple close friends I talk to on a regular basis, but not much beyond that. I could really do with getting out a bit more often, but Assassin's Creed Revelations is going to be putting that off for another week or two.
Goals: I'd like to write more than I do, but I can't seem to get the words down. That's pretty much it. I'd kinda hoped to be published by now, but I really don't have much of a start.
Career: Actually, pretty good. I just got a promotion from part time weekend radio jock to full time afternoon drive time, complete with sick days, paid vacation, salary, insurance, yadda yadda. I'm happy with my job for the first time in two years.
Socially: Alright. I have a couple close friends I talk to on a regular basis, but not much beyond that. I could really do with getting out a bit more often, but Assassin's Creed Revelations is going to be putting that off for another week or two.
Goals: I'd like to write more than I do, but I can't seem to get the words down. That's pretty much it. I'd kinda hoped to be published by now, but I really don't have much of a start.
Life is pretty good right now, my advice to those who are feeling down is to actually get out there and do something about it. You've been given autonomy over your own actions, might as well make something of that.
Go to the gym, talk to new people, set yourself some goals.
Ultimately, the only way you can improve your life is by breaking those barriers, not by sitting around with your laptop and writing new material in the hope of becoming the next Neil Gaiman.
Remember, what other people think about you, doesn't mean shit. Don't let other people hold you back, get out there and do something you've always wanted to do.
And also, don't sit around on the damn laptop all day. In the 8 hours you spend on Facebook/The Escapist/Reddit/TF2/Whatever you could've accomplished so much.
No, I don't have Skyrim, so I can't sympathise with you, but I am meeting Terry Pratchett this week, so there's that.
Good luck! ~Sev
Go to the gym, talk to new people, set yourself some goals.
Ultimately, the only way you can improve your life is by breaking those barriers, not by sitting around with your laptop and writing new material in the hope of becoming the next Neil Gaiman.
Remember, what other people think about you, doesn't mean shit. Don't let other people hold you back, get out there and do something you've always wanted to do.
And also, don't sit around on the damn laptop all day. In the 8 hours you spend on Facebook/The Escapist/Reddit/TF2/Whatever you could've accomplished so much.
No, I don't have Skyrim, so I can't sympathise with you, but I am meeting Terry Pratchett this week, so there's that.
Good luck! ~Sev
I'm fine with my waistline, even if it's not the best.
Making good grades and I've got enough saved up for my class ring.
Great friends I see daily.
I'm not all A's, and I doubt I will ever be.
Got lots of problems, but I'm cutting 'em down as fast as they sprout up.
Making good grades and I've got enough saved up for my class ring.
Great friends I see daily.
I'm not all A's, and I doubt I will ever be.
Got lots of problems, but I'm cutting 'em down as fast as they sprout up.
I'm doing pretty good. Not dying of anything. Gonna build myself a computer in a few weeks, almost have all the parts I need. So yea things are going ok I guess. Wish I had a better job, but whatever it pays for the computer. Things could always be much worse.
1: good!(stopped smoking a week ago, but am having horrible temptations to start again)Spud of Doom said:
2: as for wealth, fairly poor, since i do not have a job/success: bellow par in my uni of applied sciences/first year in that uni, so fairly bad
3:good but could be better
4:i have lots of gripes in this dept: no job, suck with women, live with parents...
1. As healthy as one could be. Haven't played football (or done any other kind of sport) in 2 weeks now though. But starting this week again.
2. Passed an important exam last Friday. If I had failed that, I would have been kicked out of my studies and lost 2 years of my life. Had a lot of luck. Maybe a good reminder to actually start studying..
I have more money than I could spend at the moment. This is mostly because I work while others enjoy their summer break and because I live in a dorm even though I could afford my own flat. I've always been more of a "money-saver" than "money-spender". I don't hesitate about buying something I want, though.
3. Having a lot of friends and colleagues. Spend a lot of time with them. Still miss some of my old buddies from high school. Everyone is spread throughout the country so it's hard to meet them. I'm kind of missing what you would call a "best buddy". You know like and Turk and JD from Scrubs
Someone you can do every kind of stuff with. Someone who will listen to you and who will always be your friend no matter what happens (even if it's about the same woman).
Met a girl at a party on Friday after passing my exam. Not sure if it should turn into a relationship though. Especially since there's still this girl from my hometown with whom I had a long distance relationship for quite some time. I still think of her as "the" girl in terms of looks and I always compare others to her (big mistake I know ^^).
4. Dunno. I'm always procrastinating. I could definitely do better at university. But as long as I manage to finish my studies, I don't care about my educational accomplishments.
tl;dr. My life is okay. But you can always improve it, right?
2. Passed an important exam last Friday. If I had failed that, I would have been kicked out of my studies and lost 2 years of my life. Had a lot of luck. Maybe a good reminder to actually start studying..
I have more money than I could spend at the moment. This is mostly because I work while others enjoy their summer break and because I live in a dorm even though I could afford my own flat. I've always been more of a "money-saver" than "money-spender". I don't hesitate about buying something I want, though.
3. Having a lot of friends and colleagues. Spend a lot of time with them. Still miss some of my old buddies from high school. Everyone is spread throughout the country so it's hard to meet them. I'm kind of missing what you would call a "best buddy". You know like and Turk and JD from Scrubs
Someone you can do every kind of stuff with. Someone who will listen to you and who will always be your friend no matter what happens (even if it's about the same woman).Met a girl at a party on Friday after passing my exam. Not sure if it should turn into a relationship though. Especially since there's still this girl from my hometown with whom I had a long distance relationship for quite some time. I still think of her as "the" girl in terms of looks and I always compare others to her (big mistake I know ^^).
4. Dunno. I'm always procrastinating. I could definitely do better at university. But as long as I manage to finish my studies, I don't care about my educational accomplishments.
tl;dr. My life is okay. But you can always improve it, right?
That's great stuff, man. If you're struggling, there are plenty of support services out there to help you stay off it. If not, then get a good friend or family member to keep you in check and make sure you don't do it.thespyisdead said:
How's your health?
My health is generally ok, but I have been losing weight lately which is bad for me, seeing as I am quite slim already. It's probably due to stress, giving me a poor appetite.
What is your wealth/success/career?
Not wealthy, though I do own a house and a car. The job I have pays the mortgage and the bills, and the credit card takes care of the food and petrol!
How is your social life?
I am a single mother of a seven year old, so it can be a bit difficult during the week, but at weekends I am usually free to do stuff. Only problem is all my friends live in a town 25 miles away so not always practical to just pop round.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
I didn't exactly plan on being a single mother! I would love to have a nice little happy family and be able to afford to buy nice things and go on holiday once in a while, but such things exist only in magical happy land with the fairies.
My health is generally ok, but I have been losing weight lately which is bad for me, seeing as I am quite slim already. It's probably due to stress, giving me a poor appetite.
What is your wealth/success/career?
Not wealthy, though I do own a house and a car. The job I have pays the mortgage and the bills, and the credit card takes care of the food and petrol!
How is your social life?
I am a single mother of a seven year old, so it can be a bit difficult during the week, but at weekends I am usually free to do stuff. Only problem is all my friends live in a town 25 miles away so not always practical to just pop round.
In what areas does your life not meet your goals?
I didn't exactly plan on being a single mother! I would love to have a nice little happy family and be able to afford to buy nice things and go on holiday once in a while, but such things exist only in magical happy land with the fairies.