I think I’m a late bloomer

[Jonah Hill poster]

It seems like I’m late to a few things regarding Internet culture in the last couple of decades.

I find myself wanting to be a human encyclopedia, regarding learning more and more about the likes of music, books, anime, video games/board games, world history, etc.

I’m in my mid 20’s and I find myself asking, “Is it too late, and I feel like I’m trying to catch up to people just to show them that I’m not one-dimensional like the rest of the world?” I’m even also thinking about moving to somewhere in Asia in the next few years, but it seems like everyone else is doing the same thing.

Am I the only one that thinks things like this, or am I growing way to insane for my age?

 

[TerribleIdeas™]

Sir, this is an online autism support group.

 

[WhoBusTank69]

I’m in my mid 20’s and I find myself asking, “Is it too late"

Just about everyone, no matter their age, feels similarly fucked. Especially if they don't actually go out and do shit.

 

[Jonah Hill poster]

Just about everyone, no matter their age, feels similarly fucked. Especially if they don't actually go out and do shit.

It even feels weird considering that people my age these days are giving themselves up by way of hardcore drugs or early suicide. People want to live it up more frequently instead of looking after their health.

 

[Woke Blue Muttlema]

We are kinda in the same age group so I can tell you that you are not alone on that sentiment.
If anything, in the current times all you an do is take a deep breath, relax and see whats that something that you feel is missing. Take things as they come and dont be afraid to pursue what you want. If anything this generation is scared of being average more than being a failure so nobody is trying anymore.
In my case I have plenty of excuses I can use on why my life isnt the way I want it to be and you have yours but that shouldnt be forever. I wish peace upon you and this new ten years can bring whatever you are seeking.

 

[frankie muniz found dead]

I find myself wanting to be a human encyclopedia, regarding learning more and more about

anime

why do you want to show everyone how much of a consumer you are?

Is it too late, and I feel like I’m trying to catch up to people just to show them that I’m not one-dimensional like the rest of the world?”

you are one dimensional, your "hobbies" are watching tv and playing video games like a 12 year old

 

[Bad Gateway]

You realize that literally everyone who has ever said "I want to learn more about anime" has trooned out in 30 days, right?

 

[Jonah Hill poster]

why do you want to show everyone how much of a consumer you are?


you are one dimensional, your "hobbies" are watching tv and playing video games like a 12 year old

By anime, I don’t mean current.
Old anime from the 70’s > new anime with mōe stuff

Also I haven’t watched TV in years, so compared to my parents, I’m more diverse than them in the way of thinking.

 

[Woke Blue Muttlema]

By anime, I don’t mean current.
Old anime from the 70’s > new anime with mōe stuff

Also I haven’t watched TV in years, so compared to my parents, I’m more diverse than them in the way of thinking.

I get your idea, a kenny laurdale kind of guy. If that's what you want go for it.

 

[Jonah Hill poster]

You realize that literally everyone who has ever said "I want to learn more about anime" has trooned out in 30 days, right?

Okay I laughed out loud with that.
But I’m not doing it as a “Look at me, I’m special because I know a few episodes of Demon Slayer”. I already reminisce of the days when it used to be a niche hobby to read manga.

 

[Tookie]

Pop culture shit is a waste of your time and you'll regret it in 10 years. The books and world history stuff, maybe focus on that.

 

[Bad Gateway]

Something I learned after exiting my 20s is that outside of undergrad (realistically, high school), the playing field is level, but all obvious exemptions apply. Meaning, if you want to do something or learn something, whether it's a practical skill or a hobby or even a career path, you can and should do it. Because the constantly overlooked truth is that average is good enough. Expectations are what need to be managed, coping with the subject at hand is often far easier than you getting in the way of yourself. Like, take guitar for example. If you know a few chords and can play them well and in some songs, you know the guitar enough to claim it. If you know a few chords and maybe something like fingerpicking or a few jazz chords, you're already above average, and that should be enough, or so I think.

 

[Tookie]

I would also add that burying yourself in books isn't going help your "late bloomer" status if it's bothering you and may make it worse if you focus too much on it at the expense of real world experiences. By all means, you should do that too, but ideas like moving to Asia for a while will probably feel much more fulfilling to you in the long run than doubling-down on reading Wikipedia.

 

[Woke Blue Muttlema]

I would also add that burying yourself in books isn't going help your "late bloomer" status if it's bothering you and may make it worse if you focus too much on it at the expense of real world experiences. By all means, you should do that too, but ideas like moving to Asia for a while will be probably feel much more fulfilling to you in the long run than doubling-down on reading Wikipedia.

So much truth. Theory is amazing to prepare you but practice leads to master things. Books are great and help you built the framework but they can easily become your comfort zone and lead you to believe your own hype. Learning is only half of the way, doing is the second half.

 

[Coke Pope]

I think you have savant autism
And yes, you will eventually end up insane if you aren't as we speak.

 

[No Exit]

Pop culture shit is a waste of your time and you'll regret it in 10 years. The books and world history stuff, maybe focus on that.

I actually recommend going out to play sports. There are plenty of mid-late 20 somethings who aren't very good who get together just for fun. It's healthy and you can put some real effort in without having to feel embarrassed. Even if you're super fat and are terrible as long as you put in some real effort people will treat you really well and usually support you as a teammate.

 

[The Last Stand]

I have social media but barely use it and I'm in my 20s. So I see where you're coming from a bit.

I try to be mature for my age because people my age and younger act immature. Double so if you're Black.

I dislike boomers, but feel like I'm a boomer in my generation.

 

[Stoneheart]

You realize that literally everyone who has ever said "I want to learn more about anime" has trooned out in 30 days, right?

Im still not a troon and i dont feel like doing it in the next 14 days.
Anime is cool, its dark, its brutal, its full of cool cyberpunk. like bad 80s movies.

 

[OneEyedCool]

Less screen time always = more creativity.

 

[Mr. Skeltal]

>wants to learn more about anime
>considering moving to Asia
Ken-sama?