So, I have really two major identities: the basketball player, and the gamer-nerd. However, different things are tied to each, and both are equal parts of me (as of writing this, anyway).
The gamer part of me would have me playing with the more secluded members of the class, and spending a large quantity of time indoors. I have no problem with that. Then there's the basketball me, who is more focused on socializing, but
with the opposite people than with the nerd me. There is also the obvious factor of actual physical exercise.
I'm okay with leading two different personas throughout the year. However, there are something's that make either one easier than the other at times. For example, I have more pressure from people in general during basketball season, because that is when I feel I am being scrutinized the most. However, when I play video games, there aren't that many people who really care about whether I win or lose.
Also, I feel more involved in basketball than I do in video games, and vice versa.
There are more physical connections in basketball to be made, but I feel that video games bring out my emotions more, simply because they are the only thing to be brought out when playing them. I think that makes their appearance amplified, in my case at least.
Yes indeed Jim, very good. I'm not in any sports but I can see why such a competitive environment exists.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, in some video games I play the amount of scrutinization I get in a certain one called League of Legends is astounding. 5v5, if you mess up on one thing your entire team will start yelling at you. Well, typing very angrily. It's still annoying to have every move you make under a microscope, at least I understand that point of your blog.
ReplyDeleteThats a really good post that answers the question well I think that everything was explained well and i get what you are saying about the whole sports pressure thing.
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