Do what you love, who cares about the expectations of pop culture.

Is getting old a bad thing? Not in my book. Whats the point of worrying about something that you can't control (unless you have a time machine)?

I spent my first year of college partying hard, hooking up with random chicks, etc. Then I realized that it was retarded, it didn't satisfy my soul. I'd compare it to being a drug addict getting a fix. It feels good for a little bit, but most of the time I felt empty.
So pop culture isn't for me, okay. I feel happier living my life the way that I do, and thats what really matters.

And if you do admire pop culture, you're only 22. Get out there and have some fun, if thats what you want.