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Fin- Through the Decade II 2010-2020
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Through the Decade 2010-2020

"Many times we look back into our personal history and wonder what were any moments in our lives that changed us forever and sometimes we even wonder how all of those changes would come together, sometimes the result of other changes. It really is all connected. I look back at the end of "New Tens" as they're all called and wondered how much it all changed for me. Of course, it is all connected also back to the previous years, but I already discussed that. Aroud the time, I graduated in 2011, with unexpected setbacks resulting in me going to a different college than I expected, and I was still unsure of myself. Alot had changed after all. It was the start of a new decade. The last Harry Potter film came out along with the last Twilight film, showing this sort of end to the YA-aimed craze in books and other media and the rise of superhero films. During holiday break, I picked up Persona 4 for my brother's Xbox 360 and played New Game Plus, and while the first time was amazing, the second time was moreso. Not dealing with as much surprises, I studied the game more and understood why loved it so much and want to be with them. And it gave me a push toward something that I wasn't sure I could do. Major in Psychology. I considered Film as an option (thanks to Hugo) but Psychology seem to fit more and I even talked to my therapist on it."

"University really was a fast time in my life and it encouraged to see more of the world and expand my own. From joining a protest to exploring the city, I learned and grow. And it was under a backdrop of rising youth participation and the rise of the next wave of social media. The MeToo movement exposed alot of the rot within the film industry (and probably what turned me away from it as a career option). The conflicts of the Middle East began my further exploration into history, especially as I delved into alternate history. I indulged more into internet culture and DragonCon was but a block or so away. The rise of the new video games and superhero films also swept me up. At the same time, I still kept to myself, choosing Psychology as my major and English as my minor. 2012 was where I voted for the first time. I ended up learning about Bernie Sanders there for the primaries and that I think really began shaping my politics. I voted for him in the primaries and was a bit disappointed McCain won in 2012, but well, he wasn't doing bad in the Middle East. The China debacle was nuts and I just paid more attention to what was going on in the world. 2013 was a fascinating changing point. Sure, my brother graduated from school, but also because family friends reacted to the beginning of the end of the Chavistas in Venezuela. I cried and mourned when Fred Rogers died (did not grow up watching his stuff as a kid, but I did see some of his later videos on YouTube.) I understood why everyone loved him so much and just how the web culture just hit a massive pause button to mourn for him. Also, pretty much became a universal angry button in badmouthing him around the decline of his health and especially after his death. To where a joke was not even South Park would try and make a jab at him. "

"Around the time of furthering my education, solidifying friendships and making new ones, I retained my interests in video games. Heck, the opportunity to play Persona 4 Golden on the Nintendo Twin was reason enough for me to get it along with several other games and I already had a Nintendo Ultra DS. It was still a wonderful experience that reassured me in my choices, especially with the third awakenings and delving more into the characters. It reinforced my convictions and also got me mroe invested into games for stories. In 2014, I didn't participate in the marches going on regarding Occupy Wallstreet in 2014 due to my studies, but I still showed my support in some way. My interest in superhero stuff still remained and so were my hobbies in the net, manga, anime and so on. Series would approach their their end, new ones beginning and so on. Some channels ended and I got hooked on new ones. I liked things like Top 10 Lists on Youtube, web video makers and so on. All while working toward graduation and trying to figure out where to apply it. 2015 did see some improvement on it, mainly when I took a semester off to do a job program in Florida. Was alot of fun, but nearly lost my temper once or twice. By the end of 2015, I had graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and it was now figuring out what to do. Getting a Masters' Degree was part of a step though the concerns of expenses did concern me alot. I decided to take the year off to relax and figure out what I wanted to do. 2016 was focused on me doing some work wherever I can it while staying with my folks, building some experience and even saying my old therapist again. Sanders potentially winning and hearing his victory made me unable to sleep that night. I felt that things were gonna be all right."

"All the while, I maintained my interests and began trying to see how I could relate to them. I went back to some of the games though I was still mainly for the Nintwin, but also mvoed on with online games, especially all the recommended ones for indie games. Undertale was certainly quite delightful to look through. The Sanders Administration was where it all paid off. I was woried regarding my insurance since I was no longer on Medicare for Kids, but with the expansion of Medicare into Americare over in 2017, I felt so damn relieved to say the least. And then came the forgiveness of student debt. I felt... so much better. As such, I could begin planning for things like feeling more comfortable to study for my Masters' Degree and beyond, especially going into a field as such. Of course, that meant looking into what sort of program. I decided to go into counseling college students. I reckon they'd need it the most though searching for the programs and prepping for them was... tricky. I spent the time preparing, mainly by making money, talking to people and still doign what I can do. At the same time, the requirements would take me out of state. Nonetheless, when President Sanders' College for All intiative passed, I checked to see if it would include potentially paying for my Masters'. Fortunately it was, mainly that the program also included some extra supplements for this going into medical wellness. While this was mainly to quickly and effecitvely grow the number of trained medical professionals, this did include mental health so i was able to get in. With my savings and all my stuff, I went over to get my Masters. My parents flew with me to say their good-byes and so I could get adjusted. It was scary to be sure, but I did have my hobbies and a brand new city to keep my grounded, along with social media to keep track with my friends, while also thinking of the future."

"Alot had happened, what with new states coming in, all the reforms and so on. Getting to know new people was stuff, but I had my interests to keep me grounded. Playing Persona 5 also helped me give me some support and seeing the people I knew succeed and grow gave me hope too. Heck, seeing the MCU end in 2019 helped solidify the passage of time. I did have a Nintendo Switch with me after all for further occupation. I still saw films when I could and dealt with what classes through at me. All while figuring out stuff for the future. Of course it wasn't easy. 2020 proved that with the rise of protests against police and then the pandemic hit. That required some working around with my program though it wasn't as bad as it could've been and would've been more troublesome if I started later for sure. President Sanders' direct monthly payments helped strain the ease with that for sure. I occupied myself with some new games I got and heck, the Green New Deal being passed made me excited for the future. I can't predict the future. I mean, there's finishing this program and then figuring out where I want to go. Stay here in this new city or head back to Atlanta and to my alma mater of old? Need to figure that out more. Meanwhile, Sanders won reelection to the surprise of no one. Don't know what to expect besides the second COVID wave coming and waiting for the vaccine and handlings. Political reforms were definitely coming and I'll probably not be a Democrat by the time I'm in my 30s given how that party is about to split and the Republicans are held together by the existence of the Dems alone for a counterbalance. All I know is, looking back. Alot shaped my life and things would've gone different. Imagine if Bush won in 2000, yeesh that'd be nuts. Well, I've seen a couple predictions of that on the Alternate History forums. Someone predicted he'd get us into a Middle East wars, the backlash would have Governor Obama (still here as a youngish Senator) be president and then John Kaisch beating Hillary Clinton before messing up and 2020 seeing Sanders managing to win. And that was the most realistic one I found. Though that's not what happened. What happened was well... what happened and all I can say is things could be better and or worse, but gotta make the best of it."
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