How pathetic is this or not at all?

[Guardian of the Rain]

Nothing "wrong" with it per se. Netflix (or tv) and chill is like a given for me and my girl on a daily. It's usually the most enjoyable part of my day. But it ain't really productive so if you have other goals it's a good idea to fit some other activities in there.

Having a gf makes a lot of difference though, I'm sure. Thanks for the tip

Not at all. It's better than not having anything to look forward to.

Can't argue with that

Not in this day and age

You guys are really relieving me of some guilt lol awesome


Thanks everyone for the support and advice. I'm gonna go fall asleep watching TV now lol have work early in the morning

 

[Blizzard3]

Dude there are worst out there......I'm almost in the same boat as you. Sports give me joy and I hang out with friends or my brother every few days

 

[Pyro NB]

Having a gf makes a lot of difference though, I'm sure. Thanks for the tip

Can't argue with that


You guys are really relieving me of some guilt lol awesome


Thanks everyone for the support and advice. I'm gonna go fall asleep watching TV now lol have work early in the morning

night bro

 

[Jack Spicer]

Not at all pathetic. As long as you are genuinely happy and have a job (and/or go to college or school, depending on age as this goes to everyone), then that is all that matters. Some people may think it is pathetic, but nothing is pathetic about just being you. There will always people like that and they suck. If you're happy, keep doing what you're doing.

 

[Ripple Hole]

lol, no. The only actual issue with what you enjoy doing is productivity and that
itself applies to a good amount of hobbies lol I couldn't even say it's pathetic considering
we're all on an anime forum that most of us are stingy about, yet our time spent on it is very
evident.

 

[Woodzy]

Don't feel obligated to live life to its "fullest". If you prefer to be laid back and relaxed, then so be it. Although it would be nice to get out of your comfort zone every now and then. You might even discover a new hobby that way.

 

[demon of the leaf]

I have a job at a warehouse, man. It's lame but it pays the bills.

All jobs are lame thats life its better to work then live on the streets or in a jail cell

 

[-PK-]

I love this thread coz of its relativity. xD
85% of my joy comes out of my computer in one form or another. xD
You kind of enjoy it a lot but it also makes you sad for some reaso.
Maybe its sad because that is the main source of our joy and not human interactions or its not productive probably.

 

[SSU]

That's fine and all, but it wouldn't hurt to get out there once in a while. I'm an introvert so I like to be alone at times, but other times I go out and chill with my friends. I think you should search for other things that make life worth living.

 

[pulkit singh]

For me its normal because I have same craze for tv shows.

 

[YowYan]

Be happy you still have something you genuinely feel excited about. I can't remember the last time I felt like that outside of my childhood.

 

[Yubel]

I have a very dull and mundane life. The vast majority of excitement and anticipation in my life comes from TV shows and movies.
For example, currently, I know I'm always gonna have good Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays because of my favorite shows, Flash, Arrow, and Shark Tank.
I thought of making this thread because I keep thinking how excited I am to watch Creed on Saturday.
Sometimes I think I'd really like to just die already, or at least I wouldn't mind. But then I'd think that I'd like to stay alive longer just to be able to finish my favorite shows and catch all the awesome movies coming out soon (Star Wars, BvS, Suicide Squad, Civil War, and all the other Marvel and DC movies announced)

Is it normal for TV shows and movies be responsible for so much of a person's joy?

Dude you gotta own who you are. If you really like those shows then indulge in them and take pride doing it. Go to comic-con conventions and make friends with like minded people. Buy a Flash T-shirt, start your own business etc. The bottom line is you're afraid that you're not following your purpose and don't like what society says you should do. However, why even listen to something that denies you your true self? The first thing you need to do my friend is create personal boundaries, a set of rules that you won't break or negotiate ever that if anyone crosses you are prepared to walk away and never look back. Once you do that you're going to need to ditch some friends, it's unfortunate but alot of times when people feel depressed it's not really them but their environment making then feel that way. Choose to be happy, choose to only care about people who genuinely care about you, take care of your body and health, you gotta live your own life, never settle on that, good luck man.

 

[YowYan]

Dude you gotta own who you are. If you really like those shows then indulge in them and take pride doing it. Go to comic-con conventions and make friends with like minded people. Buy a Flash T-shirt, start your own business etc. The bottom line is you're afraid that you're not following your purpose and don't like what society says you should do. However, why even listen to something that denies you your true self? The first thing you need to do my friend is create personal boundaries, a set of rules that you won't break or negotiate ever that if anyone crosses you are prepared to walk away and never look back. Once you do that you're going to need to ditch some friends, it's unfortunate but alot of times when people feel depressed it's not really them but their environment making then feel that way. Choose to be happy, choose to only care about people who genuinely care about you, take care of your body and health, you gotta live your own life, never settle on that, good luck man.

Where have I read this before..so familiar

 

[Yubel]

Where have I read this before..so familiar

I watch and read many different things so I'm not surprised if the message in my post is similar to something else out there. It's still true though.

 

[Shuuya]

I guess you have your reasons for feeling this way and obviously things you'd rather not share with us online. I personally don't believe it is normal for all your excitement to come from the entertainment industry. I don't believe TV shows and Movies should be the sole reason you wake up everyday. These mediums of entertainment allow us to escape our daily lives; they provide us with a fantasy which is often much better than reality. I know for sure that I've had days where the only good thing thats happened was when my favourite TV show came on I don't know what's happening in your life right now. Heck, I can barely understand my own at times haha. But for the most part, I think something that should excite us is life. I think, for the most part, we as individuals can create our happiness. There are always negative things happening (and for some, there is a lot more negative than positive), but I guess it's true when people say "these times will pass", and I guess things will eventually get better or at least work themselves out. For the most part, I guess it's up to us and how we choose to act based on what's happening around us.
I know I've gone off on a tangent here but I just thought I'd add my two cents I hope you find something that excites you in life, something which gives your life meaning (something real, not manufactured). Anways, enjoy the rest of your day/night!

 

[Nobel]

how amusing, sharing your daily life on NB

 

[Wes Sine]

Step 1) Gather you friends (If you dont have friends, well get some you antisocial ghost)
Step 2) Go out and do something unusuall to you
Step 3) Going out all the time and that's very important, you see new faces quite refreshing
Step 4) Talk to people when you are outside, just 1 or 2 random qusetion untill you get used to it
Step 5) Talk to girls, Yes that your problem, GET A GIRLFRIEND.

You are welcome

 

[shelke]

I don't know, it seems odd to me. But then again, I am not much of a tv viewer. I consider the idiot box to be a waste of time. Whilst, I have no moral or any other high ground to tell you otherwise, I would suggest that you try to find more out of life than fictional tv. It seems to me that you are more interested in out-of-reality than real. Again, I am not preaching, just making an observation.

But, since it makes you happy ... then where is the loss? I would still opt for some concrete form of happiness that directly brings a change in your life, rather than passive, vicarious feeling that goes well into the abstract domain. But, that is up to you as an individual. Weigh and gauge your life. Think on it and consider, "would I always be content if I live like this?" "Should there be more to my life and happiness?" "Would I find true contentment by simply being a passive observer?"

I am not telling you this so that you change yourself; I am telling you this so that you 'might' change yourself once you develop a different perspective by evaluating yourself. I tend to think on things in this manner. Sometimes, a different perspective can make a lot of difference.

My two cents.

 

[Corgi]

Sometimes I wanna die but then I remember Destiny is a 10 year series so I gotta live just a bit longer.

 

[UltraPain]

I know what you mean OP. I used to live and feel the exact same way except for me it was video games instead of TV. The best advice I could say is to find something that you can express yourself with and build upon it. For me it was photography. After finding a camera I suddenly went to school and got a degree for it, started a business etc. It's really just a matter of finding something that fulfills you and then applying it.

You could prob try out some different arts to express yourself and see if it sticks or since you like TV and movies maybe you can be a critic like Angry Joe or Nostalgia Critic?