“It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.”- J.R.R Tolkien
I often get criticized by people for being boring/simple/bland. I've written a related post to this here but did not dive into it. The basic critique is related to the fact that I don't drink or smoke, don't chat much personal "interesting" stuff (whatever that means), or watch lots of movies/TV/Sports. Another criticism is of my investing philosophy. Apparently it is not aggressive enough since I like large cap, old and boring companies rather than small caps (not going to go into why I do that here).
Which is fine. We all have different preferences and different ways to enjoy life. My point is that is okay to not be involved in those circles if it is not what you'd rather do. You don't have to be "cool". There is nothing cool about the things I have described above. It is just different taste. If you live a simple life, it is not a problem for you. The right people will see value in what you have. No need to compromise on things. Ever! I'm totally fine with being called boring. I enjoy doing what I do, i.e. lifting everyday, eating simple food, going out on a walk etc. That is all that matters. You prioritize your own health and goals. You take care of your responsibilities every day. As long as those things are on the right track, it doesn't matter what others think. Plenty of other people will share the same interests as you. If you enjoy going out on a run in the morning, there's thousands others who enjoy the same things If not, even then we can work together. I've seen too many people go down the wrong rabbit hole and wasting time trying to fit in.
Same thing applies in the opposite direction. We should not force our own opinions of what is cool on others. You can express your opinion that this is how things are and this is why, but that is it. Let the people decide. "Interesting" is not universal nor do people know how to define it. My definition is living a healthy life, taking care of my family learning and discovering every day. "Boring" is fun as long as you have your goals in line. Let's appreciate the simple things more because most times they are better for us.
Man to each his own, can’t win over everyone, frankly no connotation of the word boring applies to you, right from your daily regime and your knowledge about things. But I don’t think you’re normal, cause normal and bland surely is boring.