Date: 2/16/2005 11:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 62893
That is cool that you can see that. Hope you make your dreams come true for you. But for most it is a little harder. Life gets in the way. Good luck though.  |
Date: 2/16/2005 11:50:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15675
Yes Im aware. $, family, and circumstance are always a factor. BUT even if they tried to take small steps towards even finding a dream I think they'd be better off.  |
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Date: 2/16/2005 11:59:00 PM ( Admin )
Yep, life is like a row boat, if you don't row, then don't complain about where you end up. Seriously though, as we grow older there doesn't seem to be as much to work for. If you have a warm home, food and family then your as rich as anyone could be. As we grow old the other stuff doesn't seem to mean as much any more. |
Date: 2/16/2005 11:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 62971
yeah Misty,life does get in the way some times.But like it says up there,its your life.you do what you want to change it.Thats what Im doing.Im going to take a class to learn computer repair so that I can make my wifes and mine alot better.plus I like working on computers.Arc Angel  |
Date: 2/17/2005 12:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 18406
Most people who go to college for something they don't like, or know they like figure they're better off making more money than NOT going to college and just diddling around and getting paid squat and being unhappy. And its a LOT harder to WANT to move than it is to be able to move. There are definite pros and cons to moving.....just like there is with everything in life. When your a parent, I assume you take the pros and cons of situations a lot more serious.  |
Date: 2/17/2005 2:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 62146
well we are the same age and as my dad is saying to me as I type this is don't see a failure as a bad thing see it as a learning prosses. if you fail it only teaches you to try harder. If I killed myself when I was in year 7 some of my favorite memorys would not exist I would not have meet some very important people in my life. I went through a phase of thinking what is the point of traveling from birth to death and stuff but you know what happynes is a state of mind And I had to change that I am happyer now. I am only 17 my life has not began yet, I plan to make movies for a living acting and writting you know what it will be tough but I might as well at least give it a shot instead of not even trying and wasteing my life thinking 'what if'  |
Date: 2/17/2005 4:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 62876
Kaja - you can do it if your mind is set! I grew up in a similar situation in Nebraska. It was a fine enough place to grow up, but there is very little future there. When I was little, people could still make a living farming out there, but by the time I got to high school, farms were liquidating left and right. My mother has talked about getting out of there forever (my dad doesn't say anything), and at 67 (guess what) she is STILL there. I moved away at 19, and have NEVER turned back.  |
Date: 2/17/2005 5:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 28946
I like Radmans analogy of it all and Kaja, I wish you the best.  |
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Date: 2/17/2005 9:36:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15675
I agree Radman and I know those things mean a lot to a lot of people. *But* to fix your life doesnt mean you have to abandon/jeopardize your family. If your happy your happy and Im proud! Just never sacrifice yourself for it is all Im saying! Like my mother she isnt happy family, career, OR life wise and her only view is if she tries to fix it she'll fail so dont bother. I mean if she had one going for her it wouldnt be as bad but she doesnt. Beautiful Lillies I agree...I mean I have heard of people going to college later in life or sacrificing it all to go just because they WANT to and thats great I just has to use the little people who cant make up their minds for refrencing in this post. I know moving's hard...maybe it doesnt look AS hard to me LOL cuz Ive done it so many times (we moved 18 times before I was 13 and it has to have been another 6 times since at least) BUT I do know packing up your life isnt easy especially if you enjoy your situation which I can see being a problem if your dream was nowhere achievable in the current area. I agree parents take it very seriously but I mean whats the harm in spending time on the internet looking up and learning things? Or saving back some $ to take a college course themselves 'someday'? I didnt say run out tomorrow, abandon your kids/spouse, move 3000 miles, and never plan anything out! That would be BAD LOL! Success takes planning no matter how you do it. Cosmic Freak I agree and Im glad your following your dreams! Dont let anyone tell you their insane (same industry here LOL I wanna do the music thing!) Amen HipChik! |
Date: 2/17/2005 10:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 47218
you're right...if you don't take risks now and then, you end up going nowhere. And you should follow your dream-- it may be a one in a million shot and its more than likely that you won't end up at all where you expected but, the point is, odds are good that it's going to lead you someplace *interesting*. More interesting than sitting on your rump and saying, "I can't do it. It's impossible." Keep that spirit, Kaja!  |
Date: 2/17/2005 11:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 43807
No one I go to school with are in majors they hate. So dont genralize all college people. Many of them are non- trads, and are actally turning their lives around. This is a school only half an hour away from iowa. Many of these kids are from iowa. Doing what they like.  |
Date: 2/17/2005 11:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 53284
That's why it's so important to have people in your life that support your attitude. You can't do anything about your family but you get to choose your friends. That way you can choose to be around positive people with attitudes that support yours. Good post.  |
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Date: 2/17/2005 1:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15675
Donuts thats great and if u read my replies I mentioned I knew not ALL people were like that. It seems the more Iowans who stay in Iowa have that problem BUT not ALL and I want to make that clear. |
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Date: 2/17/2005 1:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 43807
I know what your getting at.. my oldest sister is just like that. |
