for your age group, what untypical things do you do?

[Taylor M.]

I've frequently been called an old soul (I'm seventeen), and I like that. I'm really into "older" things: classical music, twentieth century music and books, Shakespeare, antiques, vinyl albums (though I realize that's "hipster")... all those delightful things. Also, I'm a fan of "old-fashioned" ideals: belief in ladies/gentlemen, being polite, respectful, modest, etc.
On top of that, typical teenage activities never appealed to me. I never liked high school dances, drinking, drugs (actually, I've never done drugs or drank alcohol, and I never plan to), parties... I don't even have a driving permit (a recent history of seizures = I'm not allowed to drive until I'm cleared). I've also never had a crush on anyone. I feel like I have more important things to do than have a relationship—like write. I'm really into writing.

I had a really hard time relating to the majority of my classmates in high school, which is part of the reason why I opted to graduate early last year and start college.