I don't log in with the soul purpose of getting gear o-O; I go and level my other classes or do gathering or do whatever else I happen to be in the mood for. I actually only run things for gear or tomes when someone asks me. The content will be there it's not going anywhere so why rush and get it. I get told all the time I'm a good tank even without the darklight gear and relic weapon so I don't really worry too much on trying to gear as fast as i can D;

Maybe I'm weird but I can find tons to do in the game. There is always my obsession with collecting things as well. Minions, mounts armor sets whatever I can find something to do. ^^(though my retainers protest to this action of collecting armor)

Some days I don't feel too well so I don't feel like the pressure of trying to tank or DD in a run or level so I'll just aimlessly run about on my chocobo and see if I can find neat places to get screenshots at. I know there is also the option of RP'ing as well but that's not everyone's cup of tea.