While I was out today getting paint for my Crossbone, I decided to stop by ToysRus. Despite receiving some odd looks and likely ruining any possible future relationships with the girls buying toys for their younger siblings, I had fun. Even the other week I was at ToysRus, the lady made fun of me for being there, buying toys. I played along and gave her a grin, I’m not the one working at ToysRus in my thirties..but that’s beside the point. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that, she just doesn’t seem like the toy person ^^;)
Anyway, that brings me to the point, why should one care about what others think? Maybe over the summer I’ve developed some sense of no regret, and began doing what I’ve wanted? It would be out of line to say the lady at ToysRus was being a jerk, she probably doesn’t know any better. Not many people my age or older, support the hobby, and I find that perfectly fine.
Yes, I’m asked all the time why I still buy toys, and the simple truth is that I can, and that I want to. I do get made fun of, but if I want something enough, and I have the money for it, why not buy it? Sure it could afford me some grub or be saved towards something bigger, but that’s not the point. Why should you let others dictate what you do, or buy? You’re supposed to buy according to YOUR interests, not another persons. Majority of people at my school wear the same clothes, from the same store, same brand, same sweatshop. If you like how the clothes look and feel, by all means get it..but if you’re buying it because it’s popular, then that’s pushing it. Today’s society is too obsessed with its vision of “normal”, people end up walking away from themselves and becoming something radically different. Why lie to yourself that you’re “normal”? People ought to be proud of what they are, even if they’re not where they want to be at their age. If you don’t fit in, you don’t have change things to do so. I’m not saying that you should be against conformity, we’re all conformists in one way or another, that is a fact, but that you just shouldn’t let others alter your lifestyle.
To be truthful, I feel as if the people I’m surrounded by are too compelled and convinced to “grow up” or become whatever their idea is of being an adult. Sure it’ll take a few trial and errors, and then maybe it’ll dawn upon them that the entire journey was unneccesary. I still consider myself a kid, and many people would agree. The thing is, I don’t care. With everyone so busy trying to impress other people, they pass up the part of their life that is meant for personal exploration. What they consider a “life” is practically a postcard for social conformity. Childhood is, in my opinion one of the most important parts of someones life. I mean, it’s an open window for how they’re going to develop. Why not stay a kid for a little bit longer? For some it may be tiny step back, and for others it may be a giant leap..considering the amount of kids losing their virginity before hitting 16..-_-. There’s no reason to be in a rush.
I’m hoping you got something from my frantic rambling, and what seems to be meaningless jibberish. If not, I’m fine with that. And if by the end of this rather long, poorly put together rant, you consider me a loser, that’s fine as well. It’s hard for me to express how much fun I’ve had doing what I wanted, and how much I don’t regret. I’m not one to preach or anything like that, and honestly that wasn’t the purpose of the post. It’s up to you to see it however you want.
Headers from FLCL. I guess you could say it was inspiring in the most random ways ^^
johnny that picture IS you.
Wow, that was like a manifesto! Great!
And i totally agree with you, one should do what he feels like doing, despite what the other say.
Otherwise, he becomes hypocrite and that’s worse.
I mean, it’s simple really: I like what i like, no excuses, if the others cannot understand that, then it’s their problem!