what do you do with your time, other than work.

what do you do with your friends?

"my face is down here"

>>2466635

a) Vidya games, music (guitar and piano player, rookie at both but working on it), browse Chans.

b) Not too many IRL friends anymore. Many went to out of city / state colleges, while I stayed back near my hometown. Play Dungeons & Dragons sometimes with some buddies, as well as poker on occasion. Play online with quite a few friends though.

>>2466662

I know rite, how could you miss it? Huge head is huge.

Hey, I was perfectly happy with myself long before you. Take your faggotry somewhere else!

>>2466717

NO U

I've been perfectly happy with myself for quite some time now. Aside from one dark and BAWWW point in my life, shit's been cash.

Why are you so fat if you have a low paying job?

>>2466746
because most fat people don't like to cook.

>>2466765
but if you eat less you will have more money!

>>2466746

Wut

I just got a low-paying job. Used to make the big bucks in warehouse work.

Also, have always been overweight and irresponsible with my eating habits. I blame my lazy ass for not exercising more or eating healthy.

>>2466777

And, actually, I -have- been eating less. With no money I've been buying no soda (one of my greatest banes), and also ordering no pizza or buying shitty fast food. Pretty much eating one meal a day, scrounging what I have left in my kitchen until I get my money in order enough to be able to buy groceries again.

>>2466811
why don't you invest in this bad boy right here!!!

>>2466832

Oh shit, bet you weren't expecting a time-stamped reply, nigger. Yes, I own a Brita, and am currently enjoying a tall glass of water.

As I said, I've been unable to buy soda for a while due to lack of fundage, but fear I may fall into my old habits once finances are in order. However, I'm doing okay with the purified deliciousness at the moment.

Fuck yeah Brita!!! I need me my fucking filters so my water can taste ACE!

>>2466914
lol Haxs!!!

i must say more so i am eating raspberries as i post this

OP is a pretty cool guy

and I bet he would like some additional mute-blocking text as well

>>2466968

Much appreciated. Now get the fuck out of my topic unless you have a question, you ass-rammer.

How can you be happy when you know you will be doing the same shitty job (or similarly repetetive and brainkilling) the rest of your life and you will never be able to buy a decent house/appartement and will have to save for years to buy anything decent. ?

Are you still awake?

>>2467099
And, that, good sir, is why he (and i) are happy and you are not.

>>2467099

Oh fuck, serious thread became serious.

One part foolish optimism, one part knowing hopefulness. I'm still pretty young (22, eh), so my life's hardly over. Yes, I've got a shitty low-paying job at the moment, but we've all been there. One thing for sure is I know a full college education would do wonders and possibly get me a career. I try to not have any regrets, but one big one is not continuing my college education... however, I -will- fix this.

Also, I'm a pretty accepting person. It doesn't bother me that I can't afford a house right now, houses seem like a lot of work. And these "decent" purchases you talk about? I don't need a boat or a motorcycle... I'm perfectly content with vidya games and animu for now.

What a downer, Anon. This topic was sunshine and Brita before you showed up.

>>2467156
Brita is not a good thing.

Money =/= happiness. I should think that the insipid message had been shoved down your throat enough times in various mediums throughout your life.

>>2467136

Absolutely, Tao. Negativity is a deep pit - when you fall in, it's hard to climb back out.

>>2467117

Name ninja!

>>2466615
Ever consider that 10 years down the line you will be massively unhappy with what you have been doing up untill then?

The whole "I haven't accomplished anything ,ect" shit that people get?

>>2467171

Did you misread my post? At what point did I say I need money to be happy? I said I don't need those fancy things.

Also, low paying job is low paying, but I've got bills to pay. Bills like rent, and electricity, things I need to be... well, not homeless or a caveman. Some money is nice, excessive money is unnecessary.

You sound like a pretty awesome guy OP.

Drink Sunkist, dude.

Also, tell me about your girl past.

Girlfriends? Lovers? Sex?

>>2467184

It's certainly possible. Who knows what kind of person I'll be in 10 years? Of course, there are many things I'd like to do in 10 years. Get back to college, get a woman, maybe a house or some shit.

If none of those things were to happen? Sure, I'd be bummed out. But I look at it this way - we live our lives for ourselves, and maybe our family or loved ones. To dwell on the past, in self-loathing, is very negative. There's no way to change the past (hurr), so instead think, "What can I do today to make tomorrow better?"

There's a quote out of Kung-Fu Panda that I really liked, went something like "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present."

>>2467234
Your attitude makes me want something horrible to happen to you. Just so that you become bitter and cynical like a mature human being.

>>2467171
>Money =/= happiness. I should think that the insipid message had been shoved down your throat enough times in various mediums throughout your life.

Yes it has, and i dont believe it, the only truth in it is that money does not guarantee happiness. Other then that it influences so many factors it will inevitably improve your quallity of life.
And by decent stuff i mean quallity stuff or something that is slightly better then you need it to be or more durable, less risks of it breaking, not having to worry about what you will eat tomorow when you buy a steak that was a little more expensive then you thought it would be, instead of yet another day of pasta+water.
Having to worry about every little dime, not being able to go to a bar or restaurant or on vacation once because you lack the funds.
You think you will like video games and D&D forever ? I would love to hear you say that in about 5 years when you most likely still wont have a college diploma.

>>2467201

Augh, my weakness. No, unfortunately on the woman front I've had no luck. Pathetically enough, I've never even been on a date. Don't get me wrong, I've tried. But teh fat is not a good icebreaker. It also doesn't help that I'm not interested in the substance upon which many short- and long-lived relationships are founded: alcohol.

Short story if you're interested: Girl I liked from college (weeaboo, but pretty attractive) was in an art class with me. After a few weeks I mustered the courage to ask her out, and she said yes. My heart skipped a beat, I was stoked I would finally actually go on a date. However, come date day, she "is sick." I say no problem, perhaps we can reschedule, and she agrees. About a week later I pick up a new 360 game, Samurai Warriors 2. Knowing she likes the Dynasty / Samurai Warriors games, I offer to bring my 360 to school and we could chill at her place, playing Xbox (I'd been to her house in the past, not a huge deal). She says yes, then come the day I bring my system, she completely stands me up. No phone call, no showing up to school, nothing. I call her several times, wondering what the fuck happened. Finally I get fed up and call her saying, "I'm sorry that I tried. Apparently you want nothing to do with me. Whatever, enjoy your life." I give up, BAWWW, depressed, etc.

I know, I need to lose weight to get the womens, or at least be more outgoing. But it's a trick of finding a medium through which to meet women.

What are your interests?

Do you follow a religious faith and, if so, has it influenced your general optomism?

>>2467252
Thank you for restoring faith, my rage is subsiding, eventhough the quote from the panda shit has increased the chance of this being a troll by at least 50%.

What do you think about the fact that I find you very fuckable?

>>2467252
>>2467271

I'm sorry that you guys are so cynical.

So, >>2467252, why would hating the world make me "mature?" Is it mature and grown-up to be miserable with your life, working a 9-5 desk job you hate with a boss who doesn't respect you, to return home every day to a wife who won't fuck you and screaming bratty children who want you to buy them more shit? By no means is this everyone's life, but I don't understand why it's necessary to be miserable.

As for >>2467271, I'm perfectly aware that money buys lots of cool shit. I'm honestly not usually that poor, my last few jobs payed decently. I was going to the theaters every other week and ordering food all the time. However, my money irresponsibility caught up with me, and I ran out of fundage over my unemployment period. My current job was gotten in a hurry, and even though I'll have trouble paying rent this month I'm sure I will bounce back.

The misconception I see you having is that those of us with little to no money are incapable of happiness. This is simply not true. While money certainly makes things a lot better, a happy life is still possible with not much scratch. Perhaps not a "successful" life by purest definition, but a happy one nonetheless. And when it comes down to it, what's most important?

>>2467271
You're funny. Do you spend a lot of time moping about and feeling depressed that you lead a fairly mundane life? still live with your parents? stuff like that? I go hiking every week, volunteer for civic positions, live on my own, bike everywhere, cook, write, compose and play music and take a shower every single day. sometimes twice a day. And I live on less than a thousand dollars a month. I don't need a job, I can get by just fine with government handouts and scholarships.

What exactly makes you happy? What gets you up in the morning? What do you live for?

Don't you think you lead a pretty mediocre life and you're just trying to see it as something it's not so you'll feel better about yourself?

>>2467291

a) Video games, computers (programming, graphic design, interbutts), art, music, movies, anime... pretty much a media junkie. Also have some interest in hunting and firearms (used to hunt with my dad & grandpa).

b) Yes, Christian. Raised Assembly of God, tended towards more nondenominational doctrines as I got older however. I'm by no means a "super Christian", as I curse like a sailor and despite the church's fervent want for me to condemn all nonbelievers I pretty much don't give a shit if you believe in anything or not. I'm of the disposition that every person has the right to believe what they want, for their own reasons, and to condemn each other's beliefs is retarded and only hurts others.

I'd also say my faith has a positive reflection on my outlook on life. It's certainly bolstered my hope in good things to come, and has made me a better person in my opinion.

>>2467298

Consider me whatever you want. I made this topic, you posted in it. Calling me a troll when you're the ones asking me questions seems a bit inane. Also, don't doubt the Kung-Fu Panda. That movie was fuck awesome.

>>2467312

If you're a chick, awesome, a/s/l? If you're a dude, fuck no, not interested. No offense, but I simply don't swing that way brohaus.

Do you read books? If so, what genres do you like and what are some of your favorites?

>>2467343

>Don't you think you lead a pretty mediocre life and you're just trying to see it as something it's not so you'll feel better about yourself?

Whose call is it to say that it's mediocre? His, that's who. You have no standing in this decision.

>>2467369

I can be whatever you want me to be ;3

>>2467323
No i dont, thanks for the assumptions, i live on my own on schollarships aswell, i am also in college at the moment, i will be placed in a pysch clinic soon since years of therapy have failed.
I am depressed yes, but not like a whiney emo bitch, i just drink or use whatever drug is available and laugh at everything. You probably wouldnt be able to tell im depressd, the only clue is that i look like a zombie every morning.

Being 'happy' is equal to being succesfull for me, no succes=failure=nothing worth having=sadface
I have tried not to care but i have been unable to so far.

For what it's worth, OP, I think your life is good so long as you're truly happy with it.

I don't know why everyone feels like they need to do outrageously awesome shit in their lifetime. I'm personally all about Ernest Becker's explanation for that.

what do you do when you're bored?

What's OP's situation with girls, out of curiosity? I'm starting to feel more and more shitty about my own life.

>>2467343

a) What makes me happy? A general positive outlook on life, for one. I've always been a naturally cheery person, and incredibly social - I'm the type of guy who isn't comfortable unless everyone around him his laughing / happy. Though penniless at the moment, I still find ways to entertain myself, be it through video games, music, art, 4chan, what have you. Plus when I think about my situation, yes it's a rough spot of my life but it's not the end of the world. Finances are a priority but once those are cleared up there's nowhere to go but up.

b) What gets me up? My alarm LAWL but fucking seriously, I'm not a morning person at all. If I wake up to my alarm I'm usually disgruntled and unhappy and full of piss. But after 10-15 mins of being a bitch I start to wake up and feel better. I guess to answer your question more directly... I get up because laying around in bed all day would be a waste of precious time.

c) I live for myself, for my family, for my friends. I live to bring joy to others, to help others through troubled times, and to make a positive impact upon the world. I was once suicidally depressed in my life, and my family and friends are what saved my life, quite literally. I realized that they are the reason I live, and I can never repay them. (inb4 d'AWWWW)

d) Well, I certainly am not an Olympic athlete or a world leader. But why is happiness determined only on your status of life? Yes, right now I'm a bump-on-the-log, contributing to society only with delicious sandwiches (work in a sub shop at the moment)... but life is a funny thing. One moment your life is mediocre, even dull, and the next you can be experiencing the best moments of all time. Who knows what life holds in store? Fuck.

>>2467434
>thanks for the assumptions

You are funny.

>>2467435

Share this explanation. I would Google but am far too lazy. Also, my mouse fell on the ground and I'm fat and cannot retrieve it.

>>2467441

Make topics on /r9k/. Oh shit.

But seriously, what most other channers do: video games, fap, weeaboo it up. I enjoy drawing, though have had trouble motivating myself to get back into it as much as I once was... a residual effect of my depression, I've found it hard to rekindle the passion of art I once had. I was getting really fucking good too (in my opinion), then depression fucked everything up for me.

I'm also studying / working on becoming a stand-up comedian. Reading books, researching, working on material... it's a long, rough road, and one I most probably will never succeed on... but if I had one dream I wanted to come true, it'd be to become a successful stand-up comic.

>>2467452

My apologies, Anon. This topic was not meant to make you feel shitty.

If it makes you feel any better, >>2467281 ... I'm shitty luck with the women. Overweight and not a participant in enough of the "women-meeting" mediums. I don't much care for alcohol, so the bar scene is a bit scratchy. I'm fat so clubbing / dancing would most likely be foolish. And don't get me wrong, I'm certainly lonely. I long for womanly companionship, but lack the physicality or gusto to easily achieve it. It's something I hope to achieve through time, but of course equal parts effort need to be exerted. It's another thing I want to work on once the finances are worked out, I shall embark on a crusade to capture the elusive beast known as "woman."

>>2467503

Ah, it wasn't your thread making me feel shitty, it was just... my lfie in general, sorry for the misunderstanding. And thanks for the comment, you know, sometimes I just like everyone else is with someone and I'm all alone being alone.

Thread is now poorfatloser-weeaboo-faggot-circlejerkfest.

>>2467394

My apologies, I missed a few questions in the fray. Unfortunately I'm not much of a book guy, as I prefer to have my media dispensed to me through loud, colorful mediums. I do read a bit, mostly staples... LotR, Harry Potter (from my younger days). Most recent books I've read have been The Zombie Survival Guide and Halo: The Fall of Reach. Both entertaining, but as I said I'm not much of a reader. My roommate however is an avid reader, and has suggested several books to me which I'll soon read. In particular, the Song of Fire and Ice series.

>>2467431

<3

>>2467434

Don't think this condescending, but I'm sorry you feel this way. While I understand that money certainly buys you entertainment, there's at least a little truth to the whole "money does not buy happiness" sentiment. There are things in life worth living for besides alcohol or drugs. Life is what you make it - good or bad.

>>2467518

Shit feels like that sometimes. It seems every chick I meet who is semi-interesting is either dating or not interested. Though my pool is rather limited at the moment... just hang in there Anon, loneliness is only forever if you allow it to be.

>>2467529

This topic is now Gandara-spews-motivational-bullshit-circlejerk

And I'm no faggot, faggot!

Faggot.
no, but really, faggot. :p

>>2467559

Really? Fuck, I did not know this about myself. Maybe I should take up >>2467312's offer.

>>2467571
Go where your will takes you, It is your fate. Thus is the wu wei.

Do you cry when your mother can barely hold back her tears upon seeing the fermented failure she has created ?
Do you fear the day your father will lash out at you, releasing all the rage, build up over the years by seeing you shatter his last hopes and every expectation he has ever had ?

>>2467639
what, is this like american beauty or something?

>>2467639

I lol'd. You are a failboat troll.

a) I can barely hold back the tears when I see such negative posts as your own.

b) Well, I could probably kick my dad's ass if / when he lashed out at me as he had a broken back not two years ago and has (see: will) not fully recovered.

>>2467671
Thaaaats right, evade the question fatty, perhaps they pretend to be happy with you no matter how you turn out, but their last words will most likely be something like: 'gee-e-e-e-e-t yo-o-u-u-u-u-r dip-ip-ip-lo-ma s--s-s-s-o-n'
God i hate happy people

Alright, I will ask you a question.

Can you post your happiest, most congratulatory image?

Because I've been hiding the fact that I had a tumor in my breast for eight months, and I recently had it cut out in horrendous surgery. But they told me it was benign. BENIGN.

I'm nineteen, and I don't have breast cancer, or at least, a dangerous kind of breast cancer. It's not going to kill me.

I didn't tell anyone what was happening, but I really, REALLY want to tell someone how relieved I am now. So, thank you, I guess, too, Gandara. :)

>>2467708

I chortled heartily!

Methinks someone's parents didn't love him enough. Or perhaps insisted that the only way he receive their love was if he "made something of himself" by getting a diploma and landing a day-in day-out depressing job. Maybe taking over daddy's company some day? "Not unless you prove yourself, son, our love isn't unrequited."

Unlike -some- failfags my parents are loving and understanding. Disappointed that I dropped out of college like a doofus, of course, but I am disappointed in myself as well. Doesn't mean there's no hope for the future, and I've told them the same - I want to get back into school, like, yesterday. It'll be a matter of garnering some student loans and the right school for what I want to pursue.

i dont have any questions. i saw your comments in some thread on sunday about religion. you're a good person and i like you, tripfag.

>>2467789
Namefag. He has no trip. i am a tripfag. A secure tripfag, for kicks.

>>2467762

I'm glad the surgery was a success! Even though it was benign, tumor is tumor and it might have gotten huge. And we all know lumpy breasts are no good. Hope everything goes well for you in the future, and they don't find anything more.

Happiest memory... I can think of two in particular, one specific moment and one over a long period of time. When I was about 19 my life was shit. Depression, wimmenz issues, college sucking, the whole 9 yards. It was my suicidal depression time. To top the whole thing off, I got in a car wreck and totaled my POS car. Having no money to buy a new one, I fucked myself into going into debt on top of everything. When I got home from the accident, I fell down on my bed and literally cried for 15 minutes straight. I was in pain from the wreck and my world was collapsing - the crash was the cherry on my cake o' doom. I pitifully cried out for God's guidance, for Him to help me, and I suddenly felt a wave of ... indescribable feeling wash over my body. It was as if a sort of cold ocean wave washed over you and you just collapsed into the water. I stopped crying right then and felt immensely better. It was truly a calming, happy experience. Christfag debunkers might lol at this, but whether it was the hand of God or a simple psychological cleansing, it was phenomenal. My shit sucked for a while afterwards, but at that point in time everything turned around, I got my life on track (minus dropping out of college, that was already done and done before that point) and made my own way.

cont'd

Hohohoho not secure enough sir.

Other point of happiness was with an extremely good friend online. She was a girl from across the ocean who I met on a message board pertaining to a certain video game. We "hit it off", so to speak - she introduced me to 4chan, I introduced her to glorious American culture. We would sit up for hours chatting, I'd stay up 'til literally 4am on school nights (this was in high school) just because I couldn't sleep while chatting with her. We'd PaintChat with each other, show each other funny pictures, have serious discussions, everything... I fell in love with the girl. Spending time with her, albeit in an online chat, was some of the happiest times of my life.

>>2467789

I appreciate the sentiment, Anon. And yes, I don't have a tripcode, as they are for jerks. The religion threads are neat sometimes, but more often than not they're Atheists vs. Theists: "Whoever Wins, ... Fuck That, No One Wins, We All Lose."

>>2467821
My secure trip is the same as my insecure trip

>>2467801
namfag = faggot = tripfag
the only people that pay attention to the difference are faggots.

>>2467835
the only people that pay attention to the difference are the people who design things like the deep fat fryer you operate everyday. And you damn well better be happy I do, else you'd have burns all over your face.

>>2467809
Hahah, thanks. It was, apparantly, the size of a golfball at the time. And as for healing, I get to be perpetually hopped up on vicadin for a week or two, so... fun times? Except for the large scar and the hurts-to-move times, but who cares about that. LIFE IS GOOD BECAUSE I STILL HAVE IT.

>>2467842

... George Foreman?!

I think faggot OP is so upbeat and naive because he has never met serious hardship or responsiblity.

He is single, half-assedly works in his low-paying job and doesn't have many needs or wants in the world.

I think OP is some typical white asshole given a sheltered life and no exposures to the shit realities of living as an independant person and has gotten quite happy with the little slice he has going for himself.

I assure you, OP, once you expose yourself to the broader world, lose your job and experience difficulties and hardship like the rest of humanity you will start to be more in touch with how people think and you will lose a lot of this idealistic happy-go-lucky bullshit you are flaunting now.

>>2467879
Yes, because once you're not happy, You'll never be happy again.

>>2467879

I'll give in, troll.

a) Serious hardship or responsibility? And what would constitute such? Debt? Family? Unemployment? I've had trouble with all of the above. Do I have to hit the extreme bottom to truly feel "hardship"? Must I be homeless and starving to know what real responsibility amounts to? Truth be told, not many of you have had to endure such extremes. I deal with as much shit as the next guy, the difference here is I don't get butthurt over every grievance life throws at you, and choose rather to remain upbeat and work to solve the problems presented.

b) Single? Yes. But fuck the half-assed work. I was fired from the job before my current one for bullshit reasons, but it didn't matter to the employers I interviewed with before my current shit job. In a dying economy nothing looks worse than "Oh, I was fired from my last job." They don't care what the reason, they just care that you were terminated and, hence, barred from employment. I got turned down at several places I should not have given my experience and skill set. And what's this "no needs or wants"? I live hundreds of miles from my parents, I'm not mooching shit from them. I pay my own bills (well, half with roommate), buy my own food, and do my own shit. My "needs" include making enough to support the roof over my head. My "wants" include my hobbies, such as video games, which aren't exactly cheap.

c) Been out of the parents place for 2 years now, surviving on my own buddy. I work, I pay my shit, I support myself. If I was living in mommy and daddy's basement your point would be relevant, but you've simply proven you know nothing about me. And nice call on the "white" part, because I can't truly deal with hardship in life unless I'm a minority rite?

cont'd

d) Been there, done that. Unemployment is a bitch, and I've got piles of debt to prove it. Life isn't candy and rainbows, but cramming your face in the mud and letting the world walk over you is a shit way to go through life. Optimism and happiness are sure-bet ways to not only motivate yourself, but awful good ways to make something of your life.

Crawl back in your hole, you are miserable... if you're anything like what your post indicates you to be, I truly pity you. Find something to live for, stop being unhappy. Christsake.

must........kill.............optimism

>>2468008
the best part of optimism is that just like arrogance, it's nigh impossible to kill.

I, for one, believe in fate. I believe every event in life is pre ordained. As thus, I have no regrets and a fair amout of confidence simply based on this. I still need to learn how to breath when giving presentations though. I run myself out of breath instead of pausing. It sounds dumb.

I digress.

>>2468008

Can't stop the feelin'

Though I'm very tired now. Sleepy time. Thanks to those who contributed and supported, and take care all.

this was cute OP. you seem like a good person. it's awful some of the bitterness shown in this thread. i wish you prosper and maintain your optimism for the rest of your life.

take care

I APPROVE OF THIS THREAD

THIS THREAD IS POSITIVE

>>2468098
I see pickles, bananas, a watermelon, twinkies and chocolate milk. I approve of this mans taste buds!

>>2468098
Fucking hell, Andrew W.K. is the unwashed crazy uncle I always wish I had.

THANKS MAN, A GOOD BREAKFAST HELPS YOU PARTY HARDER AT NIGHT

AND DUDE, YOUR OWN UNCLES ARE PROBABLY REALLY RAD GUYS THAT KNOW HOW TO PARTY

ASK THEM ABOUT IT SOMETIME

FAMILY IS AWESOME

Voting for archiving of rare optimism on /r9k/.

How often do you drink alcohol OP? If you do what's your poison?

Do you want to be my frand?

>>2466615
i like the cut of your jib, sir.

stay pozzy.

>>2467281
CRUNCHES

THEY ARE THE SHIT

Seriously, though, they're awesome for the abs if you do them right. Just do a bunch while you watch your animu.

Why didnt you tell her you loved her?

STOP RIGHT THERE OPTIMISTIC SCUM !