Don't consider yourself an otaku.
In reality otaku is a negative connotation. Personally, just be you and dont worry about what others label you as. Frankly, if you want advice from me, then take it as this:
You can have more than one intrest.
Look at me, I love anime. Yet, I am also in the army, enjoy skateboarding and surfing and have an avid intrest in meteorology.

So dont worry about what to call yourself and whether or not you are an otaku. Besides, Anime Junkie sounds alot better. It's like heroin only without the withdrawls.

Ok horrible joke.
Anywho, Bunnymee, that is actually epic in amount. I couldnt say i have 1000 manga. its more...300 or so in many boxes back in my home, plus 800 dollars in anime dvds 100 gigs filled on a dedicated computer plus an anime review blog/site in the works.

You know you're bad when you have a line on episodes that are being released down to the very day of release and watch it at that time -guiltily raises his hand-
Anywho, I hope you can use this bit of advice >>1
>>74 you are win. simple as that =D