Take A Look At Yourself

[Fudge_Brownie]

I'm really disappointed how few replies this thread got. Is the News section just not read?

[czar]

I'm really disappointed how few replies this thread got. Is the News section just not read?

I never read the News section. but for some reason it caught my eye tonight

Not thrilled with where I am but over I would not say things have been bad.

Have raised, along with my wife, three intelligent young adults (conservatives) hard working and industrious.

have 1 grand child (even though I am only 47).

saving is not where I would like it but, debt is very low

currently unemployed but I know I will find something soon.

You know what? Today's society is always telling us to be UN-happy with our lives.

Our jobs should be better,

Our marriages should be better (for the women),

Our houses should be better.

our cars should be better.

We DESERVE this and that ....blah, blah, blah

i don't really think we always need to aspire to levels of greatness like we thought when we were young.

I simple life, a basic's life, love, hard work, Family, Faith, Freedom..

nuttin' wrong wit' that....nuttin' wrong wit' that

[Fudge_Brownie]

If you aren't thrilled with where you are, where is it that the 7 year old thought you should be?

[TorqueSteer]

For those who feel that they are on the right track, you can expand a bit on this subject.

Every year during Thanksgiving time, people probably mention, "What are you thankful for?"

This year, try to turn it around, and ask yourself "Who is thankful for me?"

Start now, so that by November, you can have a few answers to the question.

[Dermy]

For those who feel that they are on the right track, you can expand a bit on this subject.

Every year during Thanksgiving time, people probably mention, "What are you thankful for?"

This year, try to turn it around, and ask yourself "Who is thankful for me?"

Start now, so that by November, you can have a few answers to the question.

this^

as a kid i always wanted to follow in my father's footsteps and become a mechanic, so in that sense i've lived up to my expectations. unfortunately, the job itself has not. i've tried dealerships but felt lost in bigger shops so i recently settled into a mom and pop garage a mile from my house (4 mechanics including myself). i can't say that i'm unhappy with my place in life so far. i just turned 20 three days ago so i hopefully still have some time ahead of me to figure out where i'm going. i'm also a full time student but i've stuck to community college so far for a few reasons. mainly because i have no idea what i want to do for a living so i can't justify spending big on classes i might never need, and it also allows me to hold a full time job and afford the toys i've always dreamed of.

i think the real problem is that i expect to much from everything around me. when i was younger i dreamed of having project cars and motorcycles like my dad, and i do now. i have a mazda that gives me endless headaches and keeps me up late at night, just like i remember my dad doing with his camaros. i'm really not going in any direction with this post. i guess after giving this thread some thought i'm really just coming to the realization that even though i wish everything would work out better sometimes, i can proudly say that i have fun owning, working on, and driving/riding cars and motorcycles. that's really all i ever dreamed of as a kid, so i think i would be proud of myself. not even in a sense of occupation or hobbies either, i also feel as if i've retained a good portion of my childhood morals (right vs. wrong) and i try my best to be these for those who care about me. i'm going to give this some more thought for the next couple nights and report back. this is really the first and only unorganized post i've made here (other than the drunk/hungover thread ) so i'd like to try and tidy up my thoughts at some point

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[Jippi 855 GLT]

i wanted to be president when i was 10, when i was in my early teens i wanted to be a designer and design cars for mercedes and volvo. then in high school i wanted to be a mechanic and now im an electrical engineering major with a full time job as a power system operator. im real glad i didnt become a mechanic, if i had to work on cars all day i would get sick of them...

[czar]

If you aren't thrilled with where you are, where is it that the 7 year old thought you should be?

wow...you managed to take the one semi-negative thing I said and make it all about that.

everything else I said was positive.

You missed the whole point of my post.

You know what? Today's society is always telling us to be UN-happy with our lives.

Our jobs should be better,

Our marriages should be better (for the women),

Our houses should be better.

our cars should be better.

We DESERVE this and that ....blah, blah, blah

i don't really think we always need to aspire to levels of greatness like we thought when we were young.

I simple life, a basic's life, love, hard work, Family, Faith, Freedom..

nuttin' wrong wit' that....nuttin' wrong wit' that

[Fudge_Brownie]

wow...you managed to take the one semi-negative thing I said and make it all about that.

everything else I said was positive.

My text removed the tone I was intending. I read and liked your entire post top to bottom. Just prompting for more, that's all Though to elaborate, I strive for my life to be better, but for my own reasons. Keeping up with the jone's is for the people financing the 3 series. And I don't deserve shit if I didn't put in the work.

[czar]

My text removed the tone I was intending. I read and liked your entire post top to bottom. Just prompting for more, that's all Though to elaborate, I strive for my life to be better, but for my own reasons. Keeping up with the jone's is for the people financing the 3 series. And I don't deserve stuff if I didn't put in the work.

I see. Thank you for the clarification.

sorry...I have been a bit edgy lately.

I wish things were better.

I hope I can find a job before unemployment runs out.

I am sad that my mom died last week

I am sad that my youngest daughter could not be here for her Grandmother's funeral (she is in Mexico until next week)

And she feels horrible not being here

BUT...

God is good! Though I miss my mom I know she is in a better place and is at rest

Though I miss my daughter I know she is safe

And I trust Him to bring her safely home

And though I am currently unemployed I know that God will provide for me and my family as He has in the past :)

[Leo850T5]

My 7 year old self would probably think I'm cool. I was a lot into cars when I was young, and my 7 yr old version would probably think that my Saab is very cool.

And I always liked rock music, My 7yr old self would be pleased to learn that I play a Gibson Explorer.

I don't have a job right now and me at 7 would probably give no fuck.

I've always wanted to be a garbage man and drive the massive garbage trucks. Kinda glad I don't now.

7 year olds are very naive.

[Pops Racer]

I was going to be an athlete, football. I was faster, could jump higher and was tougher than anyone I played with.

I read books on running techniques, tackling, blocking. I watched games religiously old and new.

I was 10 yrs old. This physical ability continued thru high school. Problem was, I broke my leg when I was 13 and Pops said find a new fall sport. Shattered.

So I played soccer instead. It got me into college, but my brain was not in gear so the next dream of being a graphic designer fell by the wayside.

Odd jobs, part time school, and partying. Then I met my wife. And college came back to me, an viola! I'm an Electronics tech, with a wife of impeccable class. And patience. So my goal changed, pay the rent yadda yadda.

Then 2 sons and a mortgage. And 3 layoffs in 10 yrs. Scramble to pay the bills, but they always got paid. Then the boys grew up and needed coaches for baseball, etc. I was there, nearly every game and practice for 10 yrs.

Then we discovered learning disabilities. They needed special attention from us, both to maintain focus, and to work with the school system. #2 just graduated. Next fall booth will be in college.

My dreams were replaced with real life. I did my best, I hope. Only time will tell. Now my dreams are based on quality time with my friends and family.

I'd hope my 7 yr old self would understand, and see me as a great dad and a faithful husband.

I played my hand, and hope it pays off. I think it will.

Edited June 29, 2010 by WINGNUT

[johnloves850's]

When I was a 7 year old, I mostly thought about what kind of person I would be.

Not really being in a career or anything, but if I was going to turn out cool, or what I would look like.

Although, even at 7 I was suuuuper into taking pictures at car shows, dog shows (with my mom), cool artsy shots, and things like that.

Not like I knew what I was doing, mostly just turning the camera at odd angles and snapping a pic.

But, it was only a matter of time before I switched to capturing video.

And now I am about to graduate college with a degree in Videography/digital film editing.

Two good friends of mine and I are starting a production company within the next few months.

So yea, as far as right now goes, I love where I'm at.

Except for my part time job, ugh.

But I try to work as little as possible, and make some cash doing side jobs.

[Ride R]

I've always wanted to be a garbage man and drive the massive garbage trucks. Kinda glad I don't now.

7 year olds are very naive.

well, i too wanted to drive a garbage truck when i was little and i actually did and i actually loved it! There is nothing like being on the back of a truck ripping through residential streets tossing garbage bags. Such a good workout! I loved running behind the truck but i unfortunately was a driver so i didn't do it often. Other then that, I think the little me would be impressed with what i've done. I drive big trucks and operate heavy machinery. I work on motorcycles as a hobby, have owned probably 30 or so assorted bikes through the years. I also have one of my dream cars, which, weirdly is a Volvo wagon.

[RyanVee]

<snip> I also have one of my dream cars, which, weirdly is a Volvo wagon.

Not Weird. I've wanted a Volvo Wagon probably since I was 16. Seems like 16 was forever ago, but only 8 years. God how life changes.

I wanted to a mechanic...a "car fixer"... Then I wanted to be a guitar player(started at 4). I had a few bands, and managed to record an album at home, then the next year recorded and released a professional album and toured Northern Minnesota playing and selling it. But I wasn't happy with my personal life...mooching off friends, couldn't find a decent job (or keep the crappy ones...)... I met a girl on MySpace, and moved to Kansas and married her. I still play guitar but mostly for fun (and a little money).

At the same time, I got my first car at 14, a 51 Chevy Styleline...that really got my car juices flowing...sold it for a 49...then a Corvair, then another Corvair... I have the confidence (and some credentials now) to fix just about anything now. Just don't have a garage :-(

I just finished school for Collision Repair...don't really wanna go work in a Collision shop though. I wanna do something in the paint/fab field but there's no money there cause everyone is poor.

I also have a dream of becoming a Log Home Hand-crafter. I've been buying up tools and saving to pay for a course in Northern MN.

My 7 year old self would be proud of what I've learned, and what I've accomplished but probably disappointed that I don't have a title yet. "Mechanic" "Professional Musician" or whatever.

But I own a Volvo! LOL!

[--Aaron--]

I wanted to be a police officer when I was a kid, ironically enough I went the complete opposite direction.

Aside from that mess which is disappearing into the past I chose Industrial Offset Printing as a career. I now have a total of 6 years experience between my previous place of employment and current, and counting.........my goal is to achieve a very near future promotion and hold steady as an Assistant Press Operator.

I'm happy doing what I'm currently doing I am just a go getter, plain and simple. I know I can successfully and effectively take the next step and I refuse to settle for less. Not to mention the extra 15K per year will compensate for my 2.5 hour round trip.

Regardless of place which can change dependent upon circumstances, Offset printing is where I will spend my working years. I put in 5 years at my previous place of employement, was terminated due to tardiness and granted unemployment, drew maximum UC benefits for 16 months while I searched for a job pertaining to what I wanted to do, found that sucker finally............

Now I get gift cards for perfect attendance and have called off once due to a huge snow storm, nothing to stop me now.

I am a very firm believer of the little saying that, "everything happens for a reason."

Edited July 7, 2010 by --Aaron--