Am i living or exstencing?

Heroic1 · 03-13-2013, 05:43 AM

For some time now i feel like i haven't been living my life like i should. Reasoning being is because i don't party or club.I work weekdays but my weeknds consist of video games. I don't smoke weed but occasionally i drink. Maybe i have the constitution of fun down right. Maybe been addicted to video games don't help either. All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

Whiskey Minor · 03-13-2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

For some time now i feel like i haven't been living my life like i should. Reasoning being is because i don't party or club.I work weekdays but my weeknds consist of video games. I don't smoke weed but occasionally i drink. Maybe i have the constitution of fun down right. Maybe been addicted to video games don't help either. All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

Down right?

Maybe your singularity is boring to others; do you think what constitutes being is universal? It's as honest a question.

Ty-Rex · 03-13-2013, 06:24 AM

Just remember that life isn't a movie and most people have relatively unexciting lives, it all depends on if you are happy with your life. You don't need to do things you think you should be doing, but you should be trying new things and meeting new people every time you get the chance to.

If you think having an addiction to video games is bad for you, spoiler alert: it is, then try doing something else instead of playing them. I would suggest working out, but that's because that's what I like to do. You just gotta find stuff to do that makes you feel fulfilled. Video games don't really have any real rewards in life aside from making those weird parts of your brain feel good for a short time.

That's just like my opinion man.

The BiggD · 03-13-2013, 07:01 AM

"Am i living or exstencing?"

Hmm, how does one....exstence?

Seriously though man, you may just want to:

A. Find a better job that you enjoy
B. Find another (or more) hobbies
C. Meet new people/socialize

A tidbit on C. I'm like you, I don't smoke and I'm not much of a partier. But just because you don't do what the majority of people do nowadays, doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and meet new people. Life's all about having connections and relationships. Mainly connections if we're talking about getting ahead in the workplace or something though.

H2O · 03-13-2013, 09:56 AM

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Life's all about having connections and relationships.

Nope, life's about being happy. For most that requires connections & relationships but not for absolutely everyone.

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

For some time now i feel like i haven't been living my life like i should. Reasoning being is because i don't party or club.

Clubs. urg. Rubbish places. Regular clubbing is not something i would use as a measure of a balanced & fulfilling life.

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

I work weekdays but my weeknds consist of video games.

Nothing wrong with that as long as you enjoy it. It would be sensible to balance the gaming with other activities you enjoy though.

Eg. My evenings and weekends are very often filled with computer gaming. But i also read a lot of novels, do photography, play squash, waterski, kayak, meet up with my friends & play poker, etc.

At times (winter especially) gaming takes up most of my free time but doing the same thing all the time just burns you out.

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

I don't smoke weed but occasionally i drink.

Recreational drugs (including alcohol) are bad. Not using them is a good thing.

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

Maybe i have the constitution of fun down right.

Non of us should force others to conform to our views proper behaviour. (unless they're doing something that impacts badly on others anyway)

"Fun" stuff is whatever you find fun. There is no universal right & wrong answer.

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

Maybe been addicted to video games don't help either. All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

Can you stop playing if you want? Try. If yes you're not addicted.

Suggestions would be more accurate if you gave some more info;

Do you live in a city? or a more rural area?

Are there other things you've enjoyed doing in the past? new things you would like to try?

do you have friends you have regular (or not) contact with? What do they do in their free time?

If you do feel the need to meet new people find things other than gaming you enjoy doing (like a sport maybe) and actively start doing them. Clubs/ pubs are not the only way to meet new people (& they're actually a bad way at that).

Nevander · 03-13-2013, 10:08 AM

I'm just like you except I don't drink, work, or only play games on weekends. I sit at home and play video games almost all day, every day. The only social life I have, is online. True story.

Felonious Monk · 03-13-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

Keep a bowl of Jell-O by your bedside. When waking up in the morning, shut off your alarm, throw your face into the Jell-O and exclaim "Jesus Crust I'm tired!"

Burnout x360a · 03-13-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Felonious Monk

Keep a bowl of Jell-O by your bedside. When waking up in the morning, shut off your alarm, throw your face into the Jell-O and exclaim "Jesus Crust I'm tired!"

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

For some time now i feel like i haven't been living my life like i should. Reasoning being is because i don't party or club.I work weekdays but my weeknds consist of video games. I don't smoke weed but occasionally i drink. Maybe i have the constitution of fun down right. Maybe been addicted to video games don't help either. All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

If you haven't been happy with the way you live your life, simple fix. Change how you live your life.

punker · 03-13-2013, 04:04 PM

If you do a Google search for "exstencing," this thread is the first result. So that's an accomplishment.

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by punker

If you do a Google search for "exstencing," this thread is the first result. So that's an accomplishment.

Always wanted to be a first result on google. I envy this man.

Felonious Monk · 03-13-2013, 04:09 PM

Said it before, say it again; x360a has incredible search engine optimization. It's why we have to beat spammers off with a stick.

Skorpion x360a · 03-13-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gackt

Always wanted to be a first result on google. I envy this man.

Then google "Gackt xbox"

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpion x360a

then google "gackt xbox"

awesome
OMG I AM THE TOP 3 RESULTS!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

The BiggD · 03-13-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by H2O

Nope, life's about being happy. For most that requires connections & relationships but not for absolutely everyone.

Sure...and if you don't have good relationships with family and friends, you're not going to be happy. And if you don't have connections within the work place, you'll never get ahead and therefore you'll be stuck in a position that dissatisfies and you won't be happy.

Happiness comes from a result of good relationships and connections.

H2O · 03-13-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The BiggD

Sure...and if you don't have good relationships with family and friends, you're not going to be happy. And if you don't have connections within the work place, you'll never get ahead and therefore you'll be stuck in a position that dissatisfies and you won't be happy.

Happiness comes from a result of good relationships and connections.

You're assuming values that not everyone will hold to. Which is why it's better to just leave it at be happy.

A personal example. By getting ahead in the workplace I assume you mean promotions? I have a job that doesn't require overtime, gives me little to no stress, & pays enough for me to be fairly comfortable. I have no wish to "advance" within the company as the balance I currently have is perfect for me.

I get on well with the people I work with (just being polite & competent will do that) but I don't really socialise with them outside work as we have very little in common.

Ty-Rex · 03-13-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevander

I'm just like you except I don't drink, work, or only play games on weekends. I sit at home and play video games almost all day, every day. The only social life I have, is online. True story.

#yolo
_____

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The BiggD

Sure...and if you don't have good relationships with family and friends, you're not going to be happy. And if you don't have connections within the work place, you'll never get ahead and therefore you'll be stuck in a position that dissatisfies and you won't be happy.

Happiness comes from a result of good relationships and connections.

I don't have any friends and I don't work and I'm quite happy

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Originally Posted by Ty-Rex

#yolo
_____

Don't be one of those guys who says that. I hate those people. HATE.

Ty-Rex · 03-13-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gackt

I don't have any friends and I don't work and I'm quite happy

How do you pay for things?

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Originally Posted by Gackt

Don't be one of those guys who says that. I hate those people. HATE.

Please don't hate me Grandpa Gackt.

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty-Rex

Please don't hate me Grandpa Gackt.

I'm gonna let it slide this time, I know you live for my approval and to be liked by me(everyone does) so I will give you another chance.

Ty-Rex · 03-13-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gackt

I'm gonna let it slide this time, I know you live for my approval and to be liked by me(everyone does) so I will give you another chance.

Thank yolo

Gackt · 03-13-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty-Rex

Thank yolo

MikeItOrNot691 · 03-13-2013, 07:34 PM

Nice master Chief. I'm if his world was like that there would'nt be any wars.

Lava Tonsil · 03-13-2013, 07:51 PM

I agree with H2O's take on things.
Life is about being happy, so if you're questioning your lifestyle you probably need to change it in some way.
What makes one person happy won't necessarily work for somebody else, so do what feels right for you.

Heroic1 · 03-14-2013, 06:47 AM

I will take everything all of you said into consideration. This is really helping me get past this consideration. How do they expect us to choose between video games and actually doing recreational things? lol

KillerBEA · 03-14-2013, 07:16 AM

Just live your life; if you're happy doing what you're doing then keep doing it. If you're not happy then do something about it.

Felonious Monk · 03-14-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Heroic1

I will take everything all of you said into consideration.

Make sure the Jell-O is room temperature. That's very important.

Opiate42 · 03-14-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Felonious Monk

Make sure the Jell-O is room temperature. That's very important.

Exstencing at it's finest.

Cann0nSen5ei · 03-14-2013, 11:17 PM

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Nice master Chief. I'm if his world was like that there would'nt be any wars.

Now I know where Ty got his quote, it still doesn't make sense though

A face-bowl of Jell-O... Hmm...

Carmona25 · 03-14-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skorpion x360a

Then google "Gackt xbox"

umm...thought I'd Bing Spanish Assault and I get a bunch of news articles of spanish people being assaulted and raped....

03-13-2013, 05:43 AM	#1
Heroic1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 26 View My x360a Profile	Am i living or exstencing? For some time now i feel like i haven't been living my life like i should. Reasoning being is because i don't party or club.I work weekdays but my weeknds consist of video games. I don't smoke weed but occasionally i drink. Maybe i have the constitution of fun down right. Maybe been addicted to video games don't help either. All of your opinions and suggestions will be very helpful.

03-13-2013, 06:24 AM	#3
Ty-Rex Voted Sexiest Poster 2013 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,208 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Just remember that life isn't a movie and most people have relatively unexciting lives, it all depends on if you are happy with your life. You don't need to do things you think you should be doing, but you should be trying new things and meeting new people every time you get the chance to. If you think having an addiction to video games is bad for you, spoiler alert: it is, then try doing something else instead of playing them. I would suggest working out, but that's because that's what I like to do. You just gotta find stuff to do that makes you feel fulfilled. Video games don't really have any real rewards in life aside from making those weird parts of your brain feel good for a short time. That's just like my opinion man. __________________

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The BiggD I'm A Blowfish! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,838 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 9 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	"Am i living or exstencing?" Hmm, how does one....exstence? Seriously though man, you may just want to: A. Find a better job that you enjoy B. Find another (or more) hobbies C. Meet new people/socialize A tidbit on C. I'm like you, I don't smoke and I'm not much of a partier. But just because you don't do what the majority of people do nowadays, doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and meet new people. Life's all about having connections and relationships. Mainly connections if we're talking about getting ahead in the workplace or something though. __________________ Currently Playing: Red Dead Redemption Upcoming: Splinter Cell: Blacklist DAY ONE XBOX ONE

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Nevander Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 6,376 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I'm just like you except I don't drink, work, or only play games on weekends. I sit at home and play video games almost all day, every day. The only social life I have, is online. True story. __________________ Signature by Gackt. Click it to visit the Classic FPS Gamers x360a social group! Note that random friend requests sent with no message will be deleted. I am willing to help anyone out with Serious Sam HD TFE & TSE, and Serious Sam 3: BFE!

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punker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,349 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	If you do a Google search for "exstencing," this thread is the first result. So that's an accomplishment. __________________ Your = possessive. As in, "your grammar sucks." You're = you are. As in, "you're an idiot for not knowing the difference." Proper capitalization matters. There is a massive difference between, "I helped my Uncle Jack off a horse," and, "i helped my uncle jack off a horse."

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Felonious Monk Matriarch of Madness Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jinbōchō, Tokyo Posts: 1,682 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Said it before, say it again; x360a has incredible search engine optimization. It's why we have to beat spammers off with a stick. __________________ Stop asking government for your civil liberties back. Just rip it from their goddamn hands "I don't even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub."

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MikeItOrNot691 Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5 View My x360a Profile	Nice master Chief. I'm if his world was like that there would'nt be any wars.

03-13-2013, 07:51 PM	#24
Lava Tonsil Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 626 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I agree with H2O's take on things. Life is about being happy, so if you're questioning your lifestyle you probably need to change it in some way. What makes one person happy won't necessarily work for somebody else, so do what feels right for you.

03-14-2013, 06:47 AM	#25
Heroic1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 26 View My x360a Profile	I will take everything all of you said into consideration. This is really helping me get past this consideration. How do they expect us to choose between video games and actually doing recreational things? lol

03-14-2013, 07:16 AM	#26
KillerBEA Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 3,251 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 13 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Just live your life; if you're happy doing what you're doing then keep doing it. If you're not happy then do something about it. Last edited by KillerBEA; 03-14-2013 at 09:03 AM.

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