"Here are a few things that have matured with me during the past year... I’m not as idealistic."I tricked myself into believing that we’re already just as stellar as my grandfather’s generation who kicked butt for all of us during World War II. But let’s face it, we haven’t proven anything yet."
Comment: Your grandfather's generation wasn't that stellar. In the 60s and 70s, young generationalists like you identified them with Archie Bunker (or worse). They only became the greatest generation when they were old and powerless and Tom Brokaw wrote that book.
"A year ago I would’ve said that Generation Y is going to change the world and social media is going to be the vessel. Today, while I still believe that social media is a powerful ally, I’m not as naïve."
Comment: I think he means save the world.
"When I first heard Barack Obama speak, I said to myself, “Wow, there’s the guy who’s going to save this country.”... I no longer believe in the hype...."The problem I’ve seen in myself and in my generation thus far is that we’re a lot of talk. And sometimes we believe in things without asking for proof."
Comment: How come they don't teach the need for evidence in university?
"I wonder if I’m staying aligned with the values of my generation."
Comment: What is it, a religion? There is a similarity: you've got apocalyptic faith and group solidarity.
Don't feel too bad, Pepe. Naive, egotistic enthusiasm is normal. And what about the middle-aged people who were egging you on?
Also worth noting: the Gen Y revolution didn't hold a candle to the other youth movements of the last hundred years. It really wasn't even a movement, just a few magazine articles -- and it's provided Pepe with a fun way to earn a living as an expert.
Note: After writing this confession, Pepe had the nerve to call a certain person a whiner without cause. I guess he hasn't totally sobered up. After all, The Gen Y Princess recanted a bit last year but it wasn't very convincing.
Hat Tip: JibberJobber.com
