Indetity Vs. Role Confusion by Ocean Tober

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:37:33 UTC

Played and watched a lot of NFL football growing up. Its what other kids at my school did, and I didn't want to be picked on, so I did what the other "cool" kids did.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:38:28 UTC

A big part of my identity was and is being smart. I was told I was smart all the way growing up. Its been hard to maintain and has caused me role confusion issues

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:40:15 UTC

Playing video games, alone or with my brother/friends was a significant part of my middle childhood and late childhood.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:41:34 UTC

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:43:04 UTC

Hiking was a big part of my childhood as its both my parents favorite hobby. It has given me an appreciation of nature in my adulthood.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:44:56 UTC

My older brother was very into technology during my middle childhood, which pushed me to develop my own interest in tech and eventually pursue a career in computer science in college.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:45:53 UTC

I wanted to be a YouTuber for a while during my middle childhood, producing videos and commentaries about my favorite video games.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:47:18 UTC

My parents have always been big coffee drinkers. In early childhood I would consistently bring them coffee in bed. After so many times serving them coffee, I developed my own interest in it which persists today.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:48:31 UTC

Grew up watching Tiger Woods play golf (especially during his comeback seasons in 06-08) that inspired a love for golf.

oceantober1 — 2024-04-29 22:49:37 UTC

Had an interest in becoming a chef when I was young, inspired by films like Ratatouille.