Some of you might have noticed that I don’t always show up to every gathering. I don’t stay out late, I don’t jump into every group conversation, and I don’t post much on social media — at least not the way many people expect.
To some, that makes me the “quiet guy,” or worse, the “snob.”
I want to take a moment to explain what’s actually going on — not to defend myself, but to share my side of the story. Maybe it will help some of you understand me better, and maybe it will speak to others who quietly feel the same.
What’s Normal Isn’t Always Healthy
In our society, especially among guys, it’s common to bond over late-night drinking, loud barkada hangouts, and constant chismis or backstabbing disguised as small talk.
For many, that’s how friendships are kept alive — and I respect that. But it’s not how I choose to spend my energy.
Over the years, I realized that much of what is “normal” in my environment doesn’t align with how I want to live:
- Spending money and time on short-term thrills
- Getting dragged into toxic conversations that don’t build anything
- Relying on shallow social validation to feel connected
Instead of blending into that cycle, I chose to walk a different path.
I’m Not Hiding — I’m Building
I’ve always found more joy in quiet learning and long-term growth.
Spending hours in front of my computer, exploring programming, sharpening my skills, and building projects — for me, that’s not isolation. That’s fulfillment.
While others were out, I was stacking opportunities, learning technologies, and slowly building a career that gave me freedom and independence.
It’s not luck. It’s just where I decided to place my time.
I Use Social Media — But It Doesn’t Use Me
Another thing people notice is how I use social media.
You won’t see me posting endless flattering greetings for birthdays, anniversaries, or celebrations.
I don’t chase likes, hearts, or views. I don’t get mad if no one reacts to a post or if only a few people watch a video I share.
I use social media with clear purpose, like:
- Looking up places to spend the weekend
- Storing photos and videos that I’d otherwise delete from my phone
- Keeping up with useful information or learning something new
That’s it.
I refuse to let my emotions rise and fall based on digital reactions. That’s just another form of addiction I don’t want in my life.
It’s Not Arrogance — It’s Priorities
Some might see my distance as being mayabang or antisocial.
The truth is much simpler: I just prioritize differently.
I value deep conversations, meaningful projects, and long-term peace
over surface-level validation and endless small talk.
It’s not about thinking I’m “better” — it’s about knowing what feeds my soul versus what drains it.
An Invitation, Not a Wall
If you ever want to talk about ideas, goals, technology, or life in a deeper way — I’m always open.
I value real friendships and authentic connections.
I just don’t engage much in noise.
We don’t all have to live the same way.
And just because I’m not always visible, doesn’t mean I’m distant.
I’m simply focused — and for me, that’s how I’m building a life worth living.
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