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beemer27

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17. Not Unusual

Sun Nov 17, 2013, 10:08 AM

Nov 2013

Most guys don't grow up till the mid 20s or early 30s. Until then, we are either idiots or assholes. Or both. Now that you have figured this out, it is time to do something about it. Decide what you want out of life, and do it. It really is that simple. Your mamma can't do it for you, your shrink can't do it for you, and we can't do it for you. YOU must do it for you.

Good Luck !!

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Locut0s Nov 2013 OP

Up until age 22/23 I was pretty much on the right track. Earned my degree and everything. nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #1

Peace my friend I'm sure things will work out for you... Locut0s Nov 2013 #24

Here's an Amazon link to my latest one: nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #40

I didn't really grow up till 35. Paulie Nov 2013 #2

What were these said hobbies?... Locut0s Nov 2013 #25

Start working, hoss Tobin S. Nov 2013 #3

Thanks Tobin i agree with you 100%... Locut0s Nov 2013 #6

I've worked for a scrap yard Tobin S. Nov 2013 #7

I've only got a 2nd level licence for driving a regular car right now... Locut0s Nov 2013 #26

I'd go with something you can just step right into. Tobin S. Nov 2013 #34

Try landscaping. Joe Shlabotnik Nov 2013 #33

If you can't get a paying job right off, help out at something you like. Mopar151 Nov 2013 #18

I'm wondering if you've tried any meds ... Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Nov 2013 #9

I second that. Going through life with untreated depression (or something similar) is like trying raccoon Nov 2013 #14

Best advice on the thread mzteris Nov 2013 #19

Thanks mzteris and Arugula Latte. I've been on 4 or 5 different meds over the years... Locut0s Nov 2013 #23

Hi Locut0s MadrasT Nov 2013 #35

Meds often need to be changed PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #42

It's never too late to stop wasting your life. snot Nov 2013 #5

Well I've sort of given up on the things that I used to dream about doing... Locut0s Nov 2013 #28

Getting your dream job or career isn't really all that. alarimer Nov 2013 #8

I'm around your age and I'll be getting my Master's degree in a few months. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #10

Gonna have to go a bit to catch up to me. ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #11

When my grandmother was alive laundry_queen Nov 2013 #12

Never grow up is the secret to being happy! B Calm Nov 2013 #13

Metaphorically, that's true. It doesn't work in reality... Locut0s Nov 2013 #29

You can't be proud of your accomplishments if you don't have any. IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #15

Thanks Ida... Locut0s Nov 2013 #30

+ a Brazilian on the moving out sir pball Nov 2013 #44

Never mind... I was being unfair in my earlier post. I know you probably have the best of intentions nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #39

Thank you for editing (even tho it was funny in an "evil" way - lol!). IdaBriggs Nov 2013 #41

I think you're absolutely right. No point in wasting one's life because the world sucks. nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #45

Do what makes YOU happy. Do not live for anyone else. a la izquierda Nov 2013 #16

Not Unusual beemer27 Nov 2013 #17

Watch the "Magnum, P.I." series Generic Brad Nov 2013 #20

LocutUs--just have all the Borg technology removed. librechik Nov 2013 #21

so quit refusing to grow up and just do it. magical thyme Nov 2013 #22

I'm 33 and started my career at 30 tabbycat31 Nov 2013 #27

Hundred years or so ago, there were places where self-doubters and directionless could run off to. haele Nov 2013 #31

For romantics, I guess there's always the French Foreign Legion, too Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #38

I didn't grow up till I was 25. I made applegrove Nov 2013 #32

Get a physchologist. Neoma Nov 2013 #36

You're not the first, nor the worst-and you have time... I did finish school "on time" Rowdyboy Nov 2013 #37

You can grow up or, you can just grow old. Your choice. Be pro-active about your health - Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2013 #43

You sound like an Improved version of myself TemujinKhan Aug 2014 #46