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Hey everybody!
so i've been thinking about this topic a lot recently, and i figured that i'd write a blog post about it to throw it out in the endless information void where someone might find it some day.
as you may know, at the time of writing this, i'm 23 years old. i've graduated from college, got my degree, found a white collar office job and am doing everything like i've been told to do it for my whole life. i won't lie at all, i think i much prefer the pace of my life right now than i did when i was still anxiously looking forward to the future and completing my education! but, there are still some things that come to mind when i think of how it could be better.
one of those things is that i wish my life was as carefree and fun as it used to be when i was younger and my only concerns were grades, seeing my friends, and playing video games. nowadays, with the nature of my job, i talk to a lot of people who are in horrible situations and often victimized or otherwise traumatized by their circumstances. when i'm not talking to clients about their problems, i'm reading about how millions of way life is actively becoming worse every day as time marches onward. it becomes very difficult to take a step back and just enjoy where you are in life.
so, that's been my mission lately--to step back and find ways to still experience child-like wonder and enjoyment in the things that i used to enjoy doing every day. here are some of my findings.
Hanging out with friends
one of the best parts of my life when i was younger was going outside or to someone's house to hang out with all my friends. we'd watch videos, browse the web, play video games, talk about girls; we'd do the typical things young boys would do. as i got older, though, those old friends weren't around as much, and nowadays we hardly talk anymore.
one of the ways ive been able to recapture that feeling is going to kava bars in my area. since there isn't alcohol being served, it doesn't feel like we're getting together to just enjoy a drink. the bar and the drinks are still there, but it becomes more about just seeing someone you want to see. with help from my friends, ive learned to appreciate the little games i'd make up for myself when browsing the internet and the value of a good conversation about your hopes and dreams.
when i'm seeing friends regularly, i don't fall into the cycle that so many people do where they simply go to work, go home, watch tv, go to sleep, repeat. i feel like i always have something to look forward to once i get off the clock.
Playing video games
one of the hardest things about getting older is not being able to just sit down in front of my computer and enjoy a good game with my friends. i just simply don't have the time that i used to, or my priorities have changed (i'm not quite sure which one of these is most responsible). i often find that me and my online friends' schedules don't line up well, and end up spending a lot of time alone when i am at my house.
one way i've found to enjoy gaming by myself more is to take the competitive aspect of the game out. i've ended up really enjoying games that really immerse you like Red Dead Redemption 2, Oblivion Remastered, Escape From Tarkov (PvE mode), and games i used to play on my old consoles as a kid. i've come to appreciate the quiet moments in front of my screen more now that i don't have as much time to do it.
anyways i doubt anyone will read this but i just thought it'd be nice to put these thoughts somewhere where i could look back on them, but if anyone's got any thoughts to share, please comment or send me a message! thanks for reading :)
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