While I am sure that this sounds like a plea for best wishes....it really isn't.
Birthdays have a way of making you look back and see how far you have come. I couldn't sleep last night because I was thinking about this.....I am getting on in years and honestly have very little to show for it.
I don't have that stellar career that I dreamed about in High School. I don't have that 2.2 kids that the statistics say I should. I have never been married.....that is just blowing the census taker's minds....(I hope to remedy that soon:)
I do know that I went through hell as a kid and put myself through it as a young adult, but somehow I have survived. I may not have the "typical" life, career, or anything, but just in the last year I got something that I have always wanted. Peace. I don't mean anything religious or world peace or anything, just an peace in my own home and life.
I don't know if there are others like me that are feeling a little lost or directionless, but I just thought that I would raise my hand and admit that I have no clue what I am doing or where I am going. I have made it this far......with minor bumps and bruises...so I guess I will stick around for awhile:)
Sorry for the ramble and thanks for listening..:)
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Remember, when you grow up, you can be anything you want to be. :)
Good luck!
I woudln't worry too much about where you're heading/what you want to be when you grow up.... I thought I knew and have changed repeatedly since then anyway .... important thing is to keep doing the next right thing, I think
That is my problem, I change what I want every 1 -2 years. Maybe, I am not meant for big things, just small things:)
I will be 40 next year and I am in the same boat as you are. I don't know what I want to be. I am attending college, but am still as directionless as I was when I started 20 years ago. LOL
Good luck.
Danielle, I just went back to college this year and already hate my major! Oh well, there is always next semester.
Anya, I think that you have accomplished a lot by being a mom:)
I feel a bit better now:)
The years just keep coming, life does not wait for us to decide anything, does it?
You have probably accomplished way more than you think!
Follow your dreams & see where they lead you!!!
I've found that one way I feel better about my life is by making a difference in other people's lives. When I cook a meal my family loves or see my son finally "get" a difficult homework concept because I've finally found a way to get the info across to him...then I KNOW I am making a difference.
Maybe you should make a list of all the hopes and dreams you have and then try to think about how to get from where you are to...there.
I think Peace is a wonderful thing to have. Don't worry, not all of us are conventional. Just keep at it, and you'll find your niche.
Fate and Destiny
I know this is a day late, I hope you had a wonderful Birthday.
It is great to hear that I am not the only one. I will have to get working on that list, Jane:)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! So sorry, I am late, but I was busy looking at all your photos and not your articles. Hope you had a great day! And I already know you must have had a beautiful day in San Luis yesterday?
I'm with Jane on that list. While you're at it, make a list of what you HAVE done. I'll bet you'll be surprised and belatedly impressed. It's not just about the work, but the study and exploration!
Finally, as others have said, achieving any amount of peace in one's life is a HUGE accomplishment. Put that on your list ... and beam.
Hope your year is filled with love, adventure, more peace and some hard won satisfaction!
Cheers to you,
Linda
I need to remember to keep it in perspective:)
I am a bit directionless myself, but I think that is ok. I have a career that I am good at, even though it may not be my "dream career" and I have my boyfriend. That is enough for me right now.
I've never been good at direction, I always get lost. You've gone back to school, that's awesome! What is your major?
Thanks Hollie! I am majoring in Library Science with a Technology minor. I am thinking of switching the two and making Tech my major, though.
Happy birth'month!.