Creating meaning in my life
 

Ok, this isn't like a QLC post here. I'm not depressed or anything. But here's my story.

I'm 22, living alone in DC. I have a good job, as in, it pays the bills. I'm a programmer for the DoD. Now, let me tell you, it's not a very fulfilling job. Bascially, I help the military kill as many people as possible. I am very good at what I do, but I can't see myself being a programmer forever. I'm planning to go back to school (law or finance maybe, if I'm going to be miserable then I might as well make a lot of money), but until then I would like to do something else that will provide me with fulfillment (and maybe help meet some cute girls?)

I don't know, what do other people do besides work and play TV? I work out after work, go out drinking with my friends, play poker and video games, all that jazz.

Give me some suggestions.

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rock star

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You don't deserve a flaming. There isn't anything you can do to give meaning to your life, because there is no meaning. You can't even escape this through suicide so you should just accept it.

-Michael

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rock star

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yeah... i've been partying like a rock star for the last 5 straight years. i'm pretty sure that's causing some of my problems.

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What makes you happy? Do that.

I like to improve myself. I like to learn things in general and specific topics excite me a lot. There are certain people I enjoy being around a lot and that's pretty much it.

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How're your reflexes? I suggest you train to be a cage fighter.

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How're your reflexes? I suggest you train to be a cage fighter.

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I played goalie for 10 years. I have awesome reflexes. More info please?

Re: Creating meaning in my life
 

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You don't deserve a flaming. There isn't anything you can do to give meaning to your life, because there is no meaning. You can't even escape this through suicide so you should just accept it.

-Michael

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Oh yeah... I guess I could lay off the existentialist literature. That kind of put me in a funk.

Re: Creating meaning in my life
 

make a dame kesi dilla

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What makes you happy? Do that.

I like to improve myself. I like to learn things in general and specific topics excite me a lot. There are certain people I enjoy being around a lot and that's pretty much it.

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I love learning. The problem is I know all this stuff and feel like it's a waste cause I never get to apply it to anything.

Maybe I'll try out for Jeopardy.

I'm a very goal oriented person and I just don't have any short term goals. I think that's my problem.