How have you changed in the last decade?

Loopz

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So, with E3 news afoot, and the fact that I've been on this board for nearly 10 years, I figured it was a good time to ask.

How different are you from a decade ago?

I know I myself have changed immensely. I used to attend E3 every year and lived or died by that kind of news. I sorta forgot it was even happening today and checked out some of the announcements. I'm also very serious about my studies (wasn't even enrolled in college 10 years ago) and am beyond glad to not be working some god-awful retail job for a living. I enjoy gaming, but it's far from the end-all be-all of my existence. Was also in a serious but horrible relationship a decade ago which I knew was doomed but didn't have the courage to get out of.

So, in a nutshell, things are vastly better. How about yourselves? I know a lot of you cats are lifers from around the same time.
 
genjiglove

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I've learned to not give a fuck about things that aren't worth giving a fuck about.
 
Spike Spiegel

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I'm in a hell of a lot better shape, don't play video games as much... read a lot more. Have a wonderful son. Not religious what so ever (I think when I first came here, I was still clinging to some hope that god existed, being a life long die hard Catholic). Don't give a shit about anime any more. Quite a bit different.

Was also in a serious but horrible relationship a decade ago which I knew was doomed but didn't have the courage to get out of.
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Yeah, I can totally relate. I think everyone can relate to that. Keep on staying in it, no matter how much you don't want to be.
 
Loopz

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Spike Spiegel said:
I'm in a hell of a lot better shape, don't play video games as much... read a lot more. Have a wonderful son. Not religious what so ever (I think when I first came here, I was still clinging to some hope that god existed, being a life long die hard Catholic). Don't give a shit about anime any more. Quite a bit different.
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The video game thing is really, really interesting. It's totally a less-is-more sort of thing. If that's your primary focus, it will actually make you pretty fucking miserable.

I can only imagine how much having a child alters your whole perspective.
 
Average Joe

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Shifted my spare time focus from games/fucking off to exercising/developing my body.

Became a vegetarian and have been that way for almost seven years now and that won't ever change.

More tolerant of people even if they have disagreeable lifestyles/beliefs (a more recent change.)

Generally, overall more intelligent in a variety of ways.

Still can be ass at times but not nearly as bad as I once was.

Bit more open to relationships (sexual and platonic.)
 
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been working out more, getting less and less materialistic, spending more time outdoors, getting slightly more religious as i get older, don't waste time doing drugs or getting shit faced at the bars anymore, gaming isn't a primary focus anymore, although i still probably play my fair share.

My work ethic has been stronger lately too. I guess being a single guy owning a house does that to you. I spend probably 50% of my free time just doing shit to maintain my existence, be it yard work, or cooking, or shopping, or cleaning, or laundry or whatever. You couldn't pay me to do this shit when i was in my teens.
 
Ghost-Dog

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I like to think I've changed a lot.

I've definitely matured more, but getting married (2003) and having two kids (2006, 2009) probably had a lot to do with that.

I went from menial jobs to an IT career, making better money.

I'm a lot happier overall.

I game less these days than I did 10 years ago. In 2000, I was all about pulling Counter-Strike or Everquest all-nighters. Now I have so many other things to focus my attention on. The gaming is probably going to become even more infrequent after I get another job. Between that, spending time with the wife and kids, hitting the gym, and reading, I doubt there will be much time left.

I'm also less impulsive, better with money, and overall a much more experienced person at life. I've learned to stop obsessing over things I can't control.
 
GregN

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I'm less angry than I was 10 years ago, more laid back. Still like games but only play lazy games or RPGs. Spend a lot less time on the Internet. Hang out more with friends. I'm fatter and have a better job than when I was in school. Am more focused on important stuff like buying a house. I also am more accepting of what happens around me. I'm not nearly into anime anymore.
 
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lithy

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I think it would be helpful to post ages as well.

I joined the boards in December 2002 after a few months of lurking, so I was 17. Now 25

Since then I've (roughly in order)

Bought my first MVS kits

Graduated high school

Went to UT

Bought my 4 slot cabinet

Sold all of my kits

Rebought some carts and minis

Started the mini marquee project

sold my cabinet

met a girl

Graduated college

Became disillusioned with the value of my degree

Got into beer drinking

Fell in love with galfordo

Started homebrewing

Quit playing games for nearly two years

Bought a Wii so I still don't play games

Got married

Looking to brew as a career

Still come here

Now 25.
 
Lagduf

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I'm a year older than Lithy. Joined roughly the same time as him though I had just completed my first semester of college.

Since then I've graduated and moved across the country. I finally sort of feel like an adult, though I still don't feel like I've put my degree to use. I still enjoyed college though.

I dunno, I feel like I've become a meaner and sometimes more bitter person at times, but that could just be a rough patch I went through a year or two ago.

I definitely feel like my worldview has changed, college was an eye opener in terms of me understanding how things went on in the world (however, cliche that sounds it's true.)

I'm just so fucking glad I'm not earning $6.50 an hour selling 30 packs of Natural Light to college students anymore each and every friday night. Fuck that world, I hope to never have to be in low paying retail again. Even though I don't make a ton of money now in my new job, I love it and it's definitely good experience for what I want to do.

I still don't have a cabinet :tickled:
 
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Maury V.

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Around this time, I was in 8th grade going to 9th and here what i've noticed:

Then: I disliked black girls because of the attitude and snappy fingers.
Now: I love my black women and found that people do grow up over time. :)

Then: I was a certified Japanophile and weaboo.
Now: While I still like anime, I don't go around saying that Japan has better stuff than what's in this country.

Then: I was starting to be more interested in the Bible but was doing things the wrong way (i.e. be a Bible thumper).
Now: I have a MUCH better understanding of the Bible and the Lord and I don't go around judging people and forcing people to follow my views.

Then: My writing was terrible
Now: My writing has improved greatly but I can still do better.

Then: I sucked greatly in RPGs, fighters, and adventure games.
Now: I'm better at them since I have an understanding on how to play the games.

Then: I was big headed once people always said good things about me.
Now: I remain humble when people talk good about me in public.

I've got a list but you guys pretty much get the idea. :)
 
Zenimus

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Almost exactly 10 years ago today I was in Japan as an exchange student. I was 15, wore really nerdy shirts, had a really nerdy hairstyle, and I was pretty immature and introverted. I thought about going to college as a film major. Some Japanese kid destroyed me at Marvel vs. Capcom 2 at a Japanese game center.

Now, I'm 25. I've finally become a much more mature and outgoing person. Some people just take longer than others, I guess. I make a fairly decent living as a graphic designer, but thought about becoming a police officer in the last few years. In recent times, my interest in anime and manga has faded, but I still love games. I've also met who I believe may be my wife someday. :cool: Also, some Japanese kid destroyed me at Super Street Fighter 4 online last night.
 
evil wasabi

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I was in college back then, writing a lot of short stories and poetry. I have since gone through a lot of jobs in the real world; gone through a lot of women; traveled a lot. I'm still the same guy. I just have less hair now and a cooler ride.
 
Domino-chan

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10 years ago, I was still really quiet and I never really spoke up about anything. When I moved here, I had to force myself out of my shell or else I wouldn't survive and I'd have to move back home.

All I can say is that I've had a lot of stuff happen to me (both good and bad) over the past decade and I'm a better person because of it.
 
Lagduf

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Meg White said:
10 years ago, I was still really quiet and I never really spoke up about anything. When I moved here, I had to force myself out of my shell or else I wouldn't survive and I'd have to move back home.

All I can say is that I've had a lot of stuff happen to me (both good and bad) over the past decade and I'm a better person because of it.
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