I like this board. I found myself smiling when I found it and read the contents of it, and when I saw what the board owner is doing with this, I genuinely said out loud "What a genuinely nice person." And the boards meager content has been satisfying to th

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Anonymous 11/05/15 (Thu) 06:48:02 ef0f3d No.244

I like this board. I found myself smiling when I found it and read the contents of it, and when I saw what the board owner is doing with this, I genuinely said out loud "What a genuinely nice person." And the boards meager content has been satisfying to think about and relate to my own experiences. I'd like to believe I'm a little bit happier from stumbling upon this board.

However, it's a little bit inactive, and I suppose I should throw my two bits of philosophical nuance that I've been racking about in my brain for the past few months, so as to give this board a little bit of activity.

I'm rather curious as to how multiple paths pan out in life, and I'm at a bit of a crossroads.

I'm a sophomore university student majoring in Computer Engineering with high prospects of a decent life if I just continued my studies and got hired by one of the local companies who pick up students in my major like hotcakes right out of university. But I've been thinking recently and I have to admit that I absolutely detest this idea of a decent life. I've begun to become apathetic towards my classes, and the more I think about it, the less I am certain that I could actually be a stable member of society working 40 hours+ a week in any capacity, really. I've also taken to a lifestyle of sitting on my ass, playing video games, and browsing multiple boards on multiple websites when I'm not doing schoolwork, and even though I had a chance when I first went to college to not do so, I retreated into my shell and chose such a life, and I find myself craving something completely new out of life, as I fear the stagnation will destroy me in some way shape or form.

And so I've been thinking about my options based on this scenario.

I've friends back in an old city who would be absolutely amazing to go back to, and with a little bit of luck and my limited knowledge, I could make a decent living going to raves and parties downtown and selling a variety of drugs.(Considering the nature of this board I assume the answer to this idea is a unanimous no, though it'd be interesting to hear input regardless)

The other decision I've been capable to scrounge out of my mind is to simply walk away from everything, to go homeless and seek the life of a stoic, as it seems like an interesting prospect, though I have no idea if I'll obtain any form of enlightenment or content out of it though.

I've only barely scratched the surface of this issue, and I'm afraid I'd have to go into a very long tangent for one to fully understand it, so I'm sorry if this sounds rather vague or unspecific. I'm open to any criticisms or suggestions towards this awkward crossroads in my life. And hey, thanks for reading up to this point.

Anonymous 11/05/15 (Thu) 11:38:35 24fae0 No.246

>>244

I don't know much about life, but what I do know is that you probably shouldn't throw everything in your life away with only selling drugs and/or being homeless in mind.

Tried any hobbies lately? Maybe something that gets you away from your familiar environment, like going innawoods or taking a vacation to a far away land for a week or two. Or try something you can do at home that you might find enjoyment in, something creative like art or music, or more technical hobbies like electronics. Could even give DIY a go.

Any of those and many more will expand your options for potential career alternatives with a bit of time and practice, and they can be done without flushing your entire life thus far down the toilet to be a drug pushing hobo.

Anonymous ## Board Owner 11/05/15 (Thu) 14:33:23 7b34e3 No.248

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>>244

>someone thinks I'm nice

Oh, gosh~

Ahem. Anyway, I think I am with this anon >>246 friend. You have been blessed with an intelligent mind and an aptitude for a skill that is in high demand. So when you say

>I have to admit that I absolutely detest this idea of a decent life

…I have to admit that my mind boggles. Are you so sure that you would detest having a normal life, when you haven't even begun living it yet? Or are you perhaps just nervous, or being influenced by people or media who have been telling you that it's not hip to be square?

Because I can tell you, friend, I lived the bohemian ghetto lifestyle for several years, and have been very close to homelessness for much of that time. I have also met many homeless people and bohemians. Both are shit lives. They only sound exciting to those who are incapable of being grateful for the gifts they have been given, if you'll pardon my saying so. If you think working or studying full-time is stressful or dull, try living in filthy surroundings, unsure of your next meal or if you're going to freeze to death. Or bouncing between homes and friendships, fearful of the law and of lowlifes you run into every day. It is not fun, 0/10 would not recommend.

So, in short, don't do drugs and stay in school.

Thanks for visiting /hope/ by the way, we're glad to have you stop by!

Post last edited at 11/05/15 (Thu) 14:34:40

Anonymous 11/06/15 (Fri) 02:02:51 1c044f No.253

Like the BO said, those lifestyles may be glamorized in some media, but reality is different.

It sounds to me like your main issue may be that you don't have any friends at college. Studies have shown that people who have no friends at school/work, even if they have friends elsewhere, often perform very poorly and can fall into depression easily. I would recommend getting to know people at your college and try to make one or more good friends. Talk to people in your classes, ask people who seem cool if they want to study together. Find a club that you're interested in. You're just a sophomore, so it's not to late to come out if your shell and build some relationships. I know from personal experience that that's easier said than done often times, but I'll be rooting for you.