Last year as a teenager. [Archive] - LP Association Forums

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04-25-2008, 05:47 AM

I'm 19, and come September, I will be 20.

This is my last year as a teenager.

Strange, I don't feel old, but if I look back, if any of us look back..

you know that weird old guy who you always saw at the high school parties?

That'll be me.

The older brother or sister of your friend, who you look at and go, crap, I hope I'm not like him/her when I grow up.

That'll be me.

Or will it? I look young. Maybe I can fake being teenage a little longer.

At least until I'm 21 anyways. 20 is worthless. :lol:

So to make this into an actual topic for discussion, when the time comes that you're at your last waking moments of teenage life, what will you do?

If you're already past that point, what did you do? What do you miss? What do you not miss?

Should this be moved to Serious Chat or stay Random? Hell if I know. I'm only a teenager (for now). :lol:

Louis

04-25-2008, 05:57 AM

I don't care how old you are. You'll always be Minus Xero to me.

Mark

04-25-2008, 06:04 AM

Disenchanted

04-25-2008, 06:31 AM

I'll obviously be in denial, since I have a ridiculous fear of growing up.

Dean

04-25-2008, 06:51 AM

Damn, I've never really thought about it before haha.

I still have a couple of years left myself though.

Will

04-25-2008, 07:03 AM

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04-25-2008, 07:31 AM

I don't really feel as old as I am. I still have the mentality of 18. It just seems like you know, by 20 I should feel what... wiser?

I remember being a kid at the bus stop, going, "WOW. Those guys are in 8TH GRADE. THEY'RE SO OLD!" :lol:

I don't really mind leaving the 'teenager' era of my life, but I'm not quite sure where I'm going afterwards.

I dunno, just random musing here.

28thART

04-25-2008, 07:58 AM

Could be in either forum, but I'll move it to Serious Chat.

I made the jump from 19-20 last November, but I don't feel any different, and I don't think you will either. Age is just a number, but maturity is what really matters. I know of many teens who are more mature than some of my 20+ year old friends. It's really not a big deal once you reach it.

Yup, the most clear paragraph i've seen !!
never try to fight the life just relax and try to go with it !
:lol: and i as i say to all my friend the best thing is to still healthy able to eat walk run lough this is the most important !

04-25-2008, 10:02 AM

seen as though this is serious chat i'll go deep lol.

im turning 21 on 29th of this month. i felt exactly how you did Iceman, when i was younger i used to look up to my older cousin who was 21 at the time, and i thought to myself "damn.. he's really old, he's like a proper grown up" but now im reaching that age i dont feel like a 'proper grown up' at all.

when i was 16, my brother died. and as SeeMO said in the post above mine, the way i look at life now is, as long as your fit and well age doesnt really matter all that much. you've got one shot at life and it is too short to be thinking about stuff like that.. so dont think too much, and just get on with it the best way you can :)

it doesnt matter if your a teenager or 103 at the end of the day..

does that make sense? i've read it back but im still not sure lol.

Daniel

04-25-2008, 01:01 PM

I'll obviously be in denial, since I have a ridiculous fear of growing up.

I concur. :lol:

I'm sure you know this one dear, "I don't wanna grow up..."

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04-25-2008, 02:15 PM

To me it's just like... damn those 2 decades went fast.

My problem isn't whether I'm mature or not, it's just that I work with kids every day, and I feel older than I really should. Along with leaving the teenage decade, this definitely kills my feeling of being young.

When I talk about Ren and Stimpy or Rocko's Modern Life and get confused stares, I think, "damn that's old."

When I remember that SNES graphics were badass, and remember thinking, "WOW, you can jump on Yoshi's back. SWEEEEEEEEEEET." I feel like an old fart.

When the kids tell me that N64 is old, and then I realize it was released 12 years ago, I feel old as shit.

When I teach Least Common Multiple to 4th graders, and have trouble only to realize that when I learned that in school, they weren't even born yet, I feel ancient.

Is there anything that occurs in your life that makes you feel old as shit? :lol:

Timothy

04-25-2008, 02:24 PM

I'm in a similar situation since I turn 20 in June. It's most definitely a weird feeling.

Especially when you start talking to younger teenagers about how awesome you thought the original Starfox looked when it came out and you get the confused stares you mentioned.

That makes you feel like an old fuck. :lol:

Luke

04-25-2008, 02:41 PM

Dude, I'm nearly 18 but it feels like I'm turning middle-aged or something. :lol:

I know exactly what you mean when you look back on stuff that was new like 5-10 years ago but is old as shit now. It seems like yesterday that I was collecting Pokemon cards, playing my N64 and Gameboy Colour and watching cartoons when in reality I've done none of those things in like 7 years.

It's also so weird when I go past my old school seeing the younger kids and remembering how it was to be that age. To be honest my childhood wasn't all that great as I got picked on alot and my family was quite poor back then but still it just seemed easier back then somehow.

In This Diary by The Ataris is exactly right: being grown up isn't half as fun as growing up because you charish your moments as a kid. Even though there are probably more negative memories than good for me, the good memories will never leave me because they were quite simply some of the best days of my life.

I still have my Pokemon card collection and a few old games and sometimes I just bring them out for old times sake and it brings a smile to my face because it's a constant reminder that we were all innocent kids once. I wouldn't say its depressing that I'm aware that in a few months I'll legally be an adult here because there are some great times ahead but there's still a sense of sadness knowing that those days have passed and a fear of perhaps not being ready to take the next steps in life. It's difficult to explain but things are just so much easier when you're young.

Here's me going on like a 45 year old explaining his life story to a psychiatrist. :lol:

Linja

04-25-2008, 02:57 PM

I'll obviously be in denial, since I have a ridiculous fear of growing up.

Agreed.

I guess I'll be at university. I guess if I have a lot to busy myself with, I won't feel the change as much as I dread making it now.

Arlene

04-25-2008, 03:28 PM

Could be in either forum, but I'll move it to Serious Chat.

I made the jump from 19-20 last November, but I don't feel any different, and I don't think you will either. Age is just a number, but maturity is what really matters. I know of many teens who are more mature than some of my 20+ year old friends. It's really not a big deal once you reach it.

I agree 100%. Maturity makes you older, not age. I'm not afraid to grow up. I actually can't wait til I can live my life my way, ya know?

And JJ87 is amazing for having a Prison Break signature. :lol:

Chris(tmas)

04-25-2008, 03:42 PM

I love my way of living, still playing the Xbox 360 and going crazy when a new game hits the shelves :lol: 19 years old, but feel like I'm 15.

I can be mature though..

Dedicated

04-25-2008, 03:45 PM

I already miss being like 15 and 16. I knew so many people and had more friends than I do now. I'd say that's what I worry about more than actually growing up; losing the people who I've grown to know over the past 7 years. It's weird. This next years gonna be a big step for me as I'm moving away from home to go to University and no one else I know is going there so it's gonna be a new start completely. I just try not to think about it and just enjoy what I've got and what I'm doing at the moment.

El Muerto

04-25-2008, 05:32 PM

I've been quite enjoying past 3 years since I've left home for university although I thought it would be awfully hard for me. I've met a bunch of new cool people, had a great time going out and having fun and also, living on your own rules. I think the worst comes when you finish university and have to start working every day :lol:

esaul17

04-25-2008, 05:48 PM

I'll be turning 21 in a few months' time but I still see myself as a teenager. I often sit and imagine myself back in high school. People complain about high school while they're in it but once they're out they wish they were back. I'm no exception. I guess I just don't want to grow up.

I'm not sure, but myself and a lot of my friends don't miss highschool. I find most people here like the lifestyle of university more, even if it is a lot of work.

And I'm 19 now actually. The only time I've ever even thought of it though was thinking "damn, I need to get a girlfriend soon so I don't miss out on my chance to date young girls!"

:lol:

Messy Marj

04-25-2008, 06:57 PM

I don't care about turning 20 in September, I won't feel anything different. It's not the number that matters, it's the way you think in your head. I just go with the flow that is life. It's your own choice to decide to feel old or to feel young.

I don't miss my teenage years (never really had those anyway <.<), I miss my childhood. Those were the good days, no worrying about money, jobs, your appartment etc. because your parents took care of that.

No Ace, Just You

04-25-2008, 07:32 PM

Dude, I'm nearly 18 but it feels like I'm turning middle-aged or something. :lol:

I know exactly what you mean when you look back on stuff that was new like 5-10 years ago but is old as shit now. It seems like yesterday that I was collecting Pokemon cards, playing my N64 and Gameboy Colour and watching cartoons when in reality I've done none of those things in like 7 years.

It's also so weird when I go past my old school seeing the younger kids and remembering how it was to be that age.

I still have my Pokemon card collection and a few old games and sometimes I just bring them out for old times sake and it brings a smile to my face because it's a constant reminder that we were all innocent kids once. I wouldn't say its depressing that I'm aware that in a few months I'll legally be an adult here because there are some great times ahead but there's still a sense of sadness knowing that those days have passed and a fear of perhaps not being ready to take the next steps in life. It's difficult to explain but things are just so much easier when you're young.

I agree exactly with Luke here. I can't say anything else as he's said it all :lol:

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04-26-2008, 01:27 AM

I still have my Pokemon card collection and a few old games and sometimes I just bring them out for old times sake and it brings a smile to my face because it's a constant reminder that we were all innocent kids once. I wouldn't say its depressing that I'm aware that in a few months I'll legally be an adult here because there are some great times ahead but there's still a sense of sadness knowing that those days have passed and a fear of perhaps not being ready to take the next steps in life. It's difficult to explain but things are just so much easier when you're young.

Here's me going on like a 45 year old explaining his life story to a psychiatrist. :lol:

I still have my Gameboy Color (but only Gold version), but sadly, I passed my card collection down to my little cousins.

Teenage years... such a big waste of time, but damn they went by so fast.

Ryo Hazuki

04-26-2008, 02:28 PM

Could be in either forum, but I'll move it to Serious Chat.

I made the jump from 19-20 last November, but I don't feel any different, and I don't think you will either. Age is just a number, but maturity is what really matters. I know of many teens who are more mature than some of my 20+ year old friends. It's really not a big deal once you reach it.

I turned 20 last November too, but unlike you I was extremely depressed and I felt bad, and slow all the time. But that's me. :lol:

Dean

04-30-2008, 09:15 PM

I can tell that when I'm in my 30s or 40s I am going to be fucked up by neurosis regarding my aging, because I already wake up every Sunday morning thinking that I'm wasting my life haha.

erasethepain

05-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Go to college, keep up ur grades but party it out man.

you know that weird old guy who you always saw at the high school parties?

The dude swallowing random pills in the corner and talking to the wall.

That's me.

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05-04-2008, 10:41 PM

Go to college, keep up ur grades but party it out man.

The dude swallowing random pills in the corner and talking to the wall.

That's me.

Fuck that dude, that's what screwed up my scholarship and ruined my first year of college.

erasethepain

05-05-2008, 02:24 AM

we'll if you can't handle it, don't.

Arashi

05-09-2008, 05:34 PM

This thread makes me sad.

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05-09-2008, 05:54 PM

we'll if you can't handle it, don't.

This isn't about me, I'm just telling you, doing that kind of crap will definitely screw up your college years. Personal experience.

Iain

05-10-2008, 04:52 AM

I'd go get laid. :lol: No, really, I'd probably do what I normally do, because I really don't like the idea of age being used as a restriction (i.e., not allowed to have a tattoo without adult permission under a certain age, or it's "strange" for someone over a certain age to have things that they had during their childhood). I mean, yeah, I'd probably straighten myself out and fly straight, so to speak, but I'd still be having the same kind of fun that I do today, just with a few more responsibilities in there as well.

LornVourkolakas

05-21-2008, 12:04 PM

I'm turning 20 the next month. I don't really want to since I didn't have much of a teenage life because of health issues. I guess you could say I feel like I missed out on a lot and I still want my chance to be immature. I don't want to be forced into growing up too soon.

Luckily, nowadays, the 20s have become the new teens (from what I can tell), so I guess I don't have too much to worry about. The rule as I see it is as long as you're still in school, you can be immature. It's when you graduate from college that you have to grow up (no idea how it is for people who don't go to college).

Maybe it's just me, but 20 looks older than 21.

Snail

05-22-2008, 04:12 AM

I'm only 18 still, but I'll be turning 19 this August. I'm pretty sure that I'll be contemplating about turning 20 when I reach that stage just as you are Minus Xero.

Personally, I'm pretty scared for the near and distant future of my life. I'm afraid because, I'm lazy by nature (something that I've definitely have to change) I spend most of my days just working out and playing games, and staying up late for no reason at all. I graduated when I was 17, and since then I have not enrolled or applied for any colleges or Universities. To be honest I have no idea where I want to go in life. I used to have the greatest ambitions about working in the fine arts field, such as 3d game design, webpage designer, layout designer, comic book artist, whatever, you name it. I pretty much let go of that.

Anyways, before I go on ranting about all the things I'm not going for, and what I don't have; I'll stop myself. I've dated my girlfriend since the ninth grade, and I have a few that I trust dearly, and I've got a restaurant job lined up for me soon, and recently deposited 2 grand into my bank account. So I'm happy.

Basically my goals are simple for when I reach the 'big' 2-0.
-Keep holding onto my sweetheart and my beloved family and friends
-Employed
-In school, and going somewhere with it

Basically I think that it doesn't matter how old we are, we just have to know what our priorities are, and have a vision of the path you want to take, no matter how faded or vague it may seem in front of your eyes.