What are you doing / did you do today / CHAT THREAD

[crash!]

I'll have to agree. 22 is young. While I personally don't miss those years, early 20s are meant to be a fun time, a time to learn, and a time for a few major responsibilities.

I would definitely move out, but with so many roomies you can still afford to play around. You may not be able to drop money as much, but don't jump out so soon entirely.

My advise is geared more towards the older members with established jobs or trying to get established.

Personally, my best years of my life have been my late 20s, and I'm quite excited to turn 30 now. 24 more days!

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You're going to regret doing this.


You're what... 22 years old? And you think you need to grow up? Enjoy being young while you can. Responsibilities will hit you before you know it. No one is envious of the 22 year old kid with an assload of debt, working day to day just to survive. Enjoy the fact that you can f*** around, because in about 6 years, you won't be able to.

Why am I going to regret it?

That's why I would get a bike. I can still f*** around with a bike. And I have my daily. And eventually I would like to get rid of both and get something nicer (BMW preferably) and I'll do wheels and all that jazz. I will always want a "nice" and preferably "fast" car. I don't think my love for cars will ever die.

And like I said before, when I've been taking the motor out of the coupe and working on it I've felt like I've lost the passion for doing it. I don't go to car shows anymore, and if I do I'm usually drinking a lot. I have no desire to go to shows anymore. I see the same cars every time and they win the same awards every time, and my car will never be one of those. Which I get and understand, but it's still kind of a bummer.

I really want a bike. Even for like a year or so. I want to enjoy THAT while I'm young, because I probably won't have one when I'm older. I may grow out of it, I may not. We'll just have to see. But I honestly don't think I can afford a car that's a hobby, moving out AND buying (maybe financing) a bike. That just isn't practical.

 

[JohnS.]

Thats retarded.

To each his own. I've been playing games for like 15 years so its been a huge part of my life. Even if it works out, I'm still keeping my day job for security, steady income, and benefits. But there are some people on there that have quit their day jobs because they make that much money from it. One person made $45,000 from a single donation. Nucking futs.


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[Osiris19]

Just found out the game ReVolt was remade for android. There goes my life. That was my favorite game when I was younger. Racing rc cars around neighborhoods and doing stunts, on an old ass windows 95 computer.

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[TokyoSkies]

I'll have to agree. 22 is young. While I personally don't miss those years, early 20s are meant to be a fun time, a time to learn, and a time for a few major responsibilities.

I would definitely move out, but with so many roomies you can still afford to play around. You may not be able to drop money as much, but don't jump out so soon entirely.

My advise is geared more towards the older members with established jobs or trying to get established.

Personally, my best years of my life have been my late 20s, and I'm quite excited to turn 30 now. 24 more days!

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That was my point exactly. I had a blast in my early 20's, and I'm glad I dicked around like crazy. Life will happen regardless. People who constantly worry about what's going to happen in the next 20 years are wasting their time. No matter how prepared you think you are, you aren't prepared at all. Setting aside money here and there is always smart, but there's no need to have to drop your current lifestyle for a new one, and all of a sudden think you've got it handled at 22 lol.
You get older, and you begin to realize what's important to you, and what isn't. Right now, working on this car is fun, but it's my daily, and I don't want to deal with having to f**k with a daily. I also don't want another Honda as a daily. I want something nice, reliable, and luxurious. Something I can take a chick to dinner in, and not have to warn her about how I have to go over speedbumps/potholes at some crazy angle.

 

[TokyoSkies]

Why am I going to regret it?

That's why I would get a bike. I can still f*** around with a bike. And I have my daily. And eventually I would like to get rid of both and get something nicer (BMW preferably) and I'll do wheels and all that jazz. I will always want a "nice" and preferably "fast" car. I don't think my love for cars will ever die.

And like I said before, when I've been taking the motor out of the coupe and working on it I've felt like I've lost the passion for doing it. I don't go to car shows anymore, and if I do I'm usually drinking a lot. I have no desire to go to shows anymore. I see the same cars every time and they win the same awards every time, and my car will never be one of those. Which I get and understand, but it's still kind of a bummer.

I really want a bike. Even for like a year or so. I want to enjoy THAT while I'm young, because I probably won't have one when I'm older. I may grow out of it, I may not. We'll just have to see. But I honestly don't think I can afford a car that's a hobby, moving out AND buying (maybe financing) a bike. That just isn't practical.

Finish it. You're going to regret not finishing it, believe me. It will haunt you. I sold my last project car, and the f**ker was running, tagged, and working just fine. I was just sick (at the time) of dumping money in it. I made a promise to myself to finish it, and I never did.. I regret that to this day.
If it were a huge financial burden, it would be one thing, but it's not. I understand the want for a bike, and although I don't know you personally, something tells me you'll be over it quickly. Everyone I've ever known that owned a crotch rocket ditched it after 6 months. Everyone is different, though, and you have to try things to know whether they're for you or not.
I think my point (as well as Kelly's) is not to bail out on this because you think you have to "grow up". You don't. The second you start sacrificing elements of your life that make you genuinely happy, is the second you've given up and are simply working to pay your bills. Don't do that. EVER.
Take a step back from the car for a while. Don't touch it, for a month or so. If you still have no desire to fix it, sell it, and hold onto that money for a bit. Decide then. But don't do anything impulsively.

 

[crash!]

Finish it. You're going to regret not finishing it, believe me. It will haunt you. I sold my last project car, and the f***er was running, tagged, and working just fine. I was just sick (at the time) of dumping money in it. I made a promise to myself to finish it, and I never did.. I regret that to this day.
If it were a huge financial burden, it would be one thing, but it's not. I understand the want for a bike, and although I don't know you personally, something tells me you'll be over it quickly. Everyone I've ever known that owned a crotch rocket ditched it after 6 months. Everyone is different, though, and you have to try things to know whether they're for you or not.
I think my point (as well as Kelly's) is not to bail out on this because you think you have to "grow up". You don't. The second you start sacrificing elements of your life that make you genuinely happy, is the second you've given up and are simply working to pay your bills. Don't do that. EVER.
Take a step back from the car for a while. Don't touch it, for a month or so. If you still have no desire to fix it, sell it, and hold onto that money for a bit. Decide then. But don't do anything impulsively.

I already had to give up my ultimate passion for school and growing up: horses. And it breaks my heart every day, but I genuinely cannot afford that. Cars are cheap compared to what I used to do.
I wouldn't be buying a bike till the off-season, so I have time. But Matt (who knows me pretty well) and my uncle (obviously knows me well) thinks that I won't get over bikes that fast. Riding a motorcycle gives me the same feeling (relaxing, adrenaline rush, whatever you want to call it) that riding horses gave me. And that's why I've caught onto it so fast. But I don't know. And I won't know until I try it.

 

[pmac193]

To each his own. I've been playing games for like 15 years so its been a huge part of my life. Even if it works out, I'm still keeping my day job for security, steady income, and benefits. But there are some people on there that have quit their day jobs because they make that much money from it. One person made $45,000 from a single donation. Nucking futs.

Twitch is fun, I probably split most of my time on the computer between watching streams and Netflix. I even play League of Legends with a few of the partnership guys from time to time.

 

[TokyoSkies]

I already had to give up my ultimate passion for school and growing up: horses. And it breaks my heart every day, but I genuinely cannot afford that. Cars are cheap compared to what I used to do.
I wouldn't be buying a bike till the off-season, so I have time. But Matt (who knows me pretty well) and my uncle (obviously knows me well) thinks that I won't get over bikes that fast. Riding a motorcycle gives me the same feeling (relaxing, adrenaline rush, whatever you want to call it) that riding horses gave me. And that's why I've caught onto it so fast. But I don't know. And I won't know until I try it.

I can understand that. You're right, the only way you'll know, is by just giving it a shot. Do what makes you happy, but I sincerely think you'll regret selling this/stopping this project without seeing it through.

 

[crash!]

I can understand that. You're right, the only way you'll know, is by just giving it a shot. Do what makes you happy, but I sincerely think you'll regret selling this/stopping this project without seeing it through.

I don't know if I want to boost it anymore either.

 

[TokyoSkies]

I don't know if I want to boost it anymore either.

Ride in a boosted civic soon. You'll want to again

Just think on it. That's all I'd really suggest right now. Give it some sincere thought on what you want to do. Like I said, if you're over it in a month, well, it might be time to move onto something else.. but something tells me you won't be

 

[pmac193]

Finish it. You're going to regret not finishing it, believe me. It will haunt you. I sold my last project car, and the f***er was running, tagged, and working just fine. I was just sick (at the time) of dumping money in it. I made a promise to myself to finish it, and I never did.. I regret that to this day.
If it were a huge financial burden, it would be one thing, but it's not.

I'm in a bit of a similar situation. I'm 22 and starting my first real post college job next week. I own a beater 97 civic that I daily and a 97 del sol that pretty much just sits in the driveway. I'll most likely be moving out soon and I could make it work to have two cars still, but it would be a bit more work. I would really like to get a newer vehicle and sell both cars, but I have a feeling in a few years I'll have wished I kept the del sol even though it needs some work.

 

[TokyoSkies]

I'm in a bit of a similar situation. I'm 22 and starting my first real post college job next week. I own a beater 97 civic that I daily and a 97 del sol that pretty much just sits in the driveway. I'll most likely be moving out soon and I could make it work to have two cars still, but it would be a bit more work. I would really like to get a newer vehicle and sell both cars, but I have a feeling in a few years I'll have wished I kept the del sol even though it needs some work.

If you're having any form of second thoughts, you'll regret it. I did. There are times when we HAVE to make hard decisions like that (I had lost my job, and couldn't afford the upkeep on the car), but if you're in a position where you can make it work, give it a shot.

 

[crash!]

Ride in a boosted civic soon. You'll want to again

Just think on it. That's all I'd really suggest right now. Give it some sincere thought on what you want to do. Like I said, if you're over it in a month, well, it might be time to move onto something else.. but something tells me you won't be

I hope so/and kind of don't.... I really want a bike. And I just don't think I can do two toys.

 

[TokyoSkies]

I hope so/and kind of don't.... I really want a bike. And I just don't think I can do two toys.

You never know!

Almost forgot.. I hear you talk about hating the car scene. Wait til you deal with the douchebags in the bike scene. Twice as idiotic, twice as arrogant, twice as stubborn. Theft isn't an issue in that "scene", but holy HELL do I hate dudes on crotch rockets. Almost every fight I've gotten into at parties/bars was cause of some pole smoker walking around with his leathers/helmet on, talking s***/being an a*****e.

 

[crash!]

You never know!

Almost forgot.. I hear you talk about hating the car scene. Wait til you deal with the douchebags in the bike scene. Twice as idiotic, twice as arrogant, twice as stubborn. Theft isn't an issue in that "scene", but holy HELL do I hate dudes on crotch rockets. Almost every fight I've gotten into at parties/bars was cause of some pole smoker walking around with his leathers/helmet on, talking s***/being an a*****e.

I don't plan on getting into that "scene" EVER. I've heard exactly what you're talking about. I have a couple friends who ride and that's about how I would like to keep it. My boyfriend and I want to take a ride out to Leavenworth and Chelan. I miss riding with him.

Also I forgot to mention this. Another thing I would like to get into more is photography. I would really like to get more into it and get more serious about it.

 

[TokyoSkies]

I don't plan on getting into that "scene" EVER. I've heard exactly what you're talking about. I have a couple friends who ride and that's about how I would like to keep it. My boyfriend and I want to take a ride out to Leavenworth and Chelan. I miss riding with him.

Also I forgot to mention this. Another thing I would like to get into more is photography. I would really like to get more into it and get more serious about it.

It really is bad. I'm not excusing the Honda "scene" either, though. Down here, it's too many wannabe gang bangers/cholos/theives, people that think their b16 eg6 is the fastest thing on the planet, too much trash talking, animosity etc. I stopped dealing with that years and years ago.. met with a small group of friends when I had the turbo teg, we had a small meet next to a Lowe's/local coffee shop. It was great for months, then all the assholes moved in...
Casual is fun. That's why I want a Harley. I want something comfortable to do rides along PCH. That isn't til much later on, though.

Do it. There's nothing holding you back there. Just gotta go do it!

 

[crash!]

It really is bad. I'm not excusing the Honda "scene" either, though. Down here, it's too many wannabe gang bangers/cholos/theives, people that think their b16 eg6 is the fastest thing on the planet, too much trash talking, animosity etc. I stopped dealing with that years and years ago.. met with a small group of friends when I had the turbo teg, we had a small meet next to a Lowe's/local coffee shop. It was great for months, then all the assholes moved in...
Casual is fun. That's why I want a Harley. I want something comfortable to do rides along PCH. That isn't til much later on, though.

Do it. There's nothing holding you back there. Just gotta go do it!

That's also super expensive! I have this thing for expensive hobbies!

 

[Puma]

The second you start sacrificing elements of your life that make you genuinely happy, is the second you've given up and are simply working to pay your bills. Don't do that. EVER.
Take a step back from the car for a while. Don't touch it, for a month or so. If you still have no desire to fix it, sell it, and hold onto that money for a bit. Decide then. But don't do anything impulsively.

This is where I disagree. I bailed out on everything bc of my finances. I had no choice and the only way to fix things was to give up everything. It's done a toll on my self esteem, ego, and weight but I'm financially stable again and that trumps all. Hell, I STILL don't treat myself. My me time is tanning... whoopty s**t and yay skin cancer! I can afford massages or other things but after losing literally everything years ago, I realized I don't NEED things.
My true passion is competitive swimming. I miss it like mad and dominate at it, but I can't justify $65 a month even though emotionally and physically it'll help me.

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[TokyoSkies]

This is where I disagree. I bailed out on everything bc of my finances. I had no choice and the only way to fix things was to give up everything. It's done a toll on my self esteem, ego, and weight but I'm financially stable again and that trumps all. Hell, I STILL don't treat myself. My me time is tanning... whoopty s*** and yay skin cancer! I can afford massages or other things but after losing literally everything years ago, I realized I don't NEED things.
My true passion is competitive swimming. I miss it like mad and dominate at it, but I can't justify $65 a month even though emotionally and physically it'll help me.

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Well, certain circumstances are completely understandable for having to sacrifice things. If you're pinned up against the wall, you have to do what you have to do. I've been there, I completely understand. One thing I learned from being on the verge of homelessness and completely alone, was that holding on to things that make you happy make the hardest parts of life bearable. No matter how shitty my day has been, if I'm able to write music, tinker with my car, or play video games, all is well. Simple things like that make a huge difference.

 

[Puma]

Well, certain circumstances are completely understandable for having to sacrifice things. If you're pinned up against the wall, you have to do what you have to do. I've been there, I completely understand. One thing I learned from being on the verge of homelessness and completely alone, was that holding on to things that make you happy make the hardest parts of life bearable. No matter how shitty my day has been, if I'm able to write music, tinker with my car, or play video games, all is well. Simple things like that make a huge difference.

Well the simplest thing that makes me happiest I can't have. Soooo...

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