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I had not visited insomnia land for a little while and was feeling like I should start a topic to get to know who people are a little better (other than that we are all insomniacs with issues!).
Many of us have at some point had a life dream, whether or not we have pursued it, and even though it may seem completely unrealistic or crazy.
What is/was yours?
I had certain things come and go that I really wanted to do with my life, although since I can remember I have always had a special connection with animals. After time (and many pursued interests that I grew tired of), I got more and more into volunteering with animal shelters and rescues. I realized that there are a lot of problems involving animals that result unnecessary cruelty and suffering. So, my dream is to be able to work in my career making a fundamental difference to improve the protection/status of animals under the law and raise awareness about the issues. I am in law school now and am working towards being an attorney for an animal advocacy org when I graduate. I am working this summer at Humane Society of the US Animal Protection Litigation, just trying to keep the dream alive!
Also, I have always dreamed of living in a land like Narnia (without the villains of course)
'aimee' wrote on '19:I had certain things come and go that I really wanted to do with my life, although since I can remember I have always had a special connection with animals. After time (and many pursued interests that I grew tired of), I got more and more into volunteering with animal shelters and rescues. I realized that there are a lot of problems involving animals that result unnecessary cruelty and suffering. So, my dream is to be able to work in my career making a fundamental difference to improve the protection/status of animals under the law and raise awareness about the issues. I am in law school now and am working towards being an attorney for an animal advocacy org when I graduate. I am working this summer at Humane Society of the US Animal Protection Litigation, just trying to keep the dream alive!
Also, I have always dreamed of living in a land like Narnia (without the villains of course)
I always wanted to be a veterinarian. But since my BMI is 60 I cannot walk very much without severe back pain, so being on my feet all day is out of the question. Maybe one day when/if I can lose this weight I'll pursue my dream. I'm 27.
I guess I could go to school for computer systems administration, but I'd have to take online classes since I can't walk much and college campuses are huge. I don't know.
Great idea for a new topic, Aimee! Thanks for getting it started.
When I was young, I wanted to drive a double decker bus. After a few years, my ambitions were raised to wanting to be pilot of concorde.
Alas, I didn't reach either of these goals – yet I am still pretty happy with what I have right now!
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'xdunlapx' wrote on '19:I always wanted to be a veterinarian. But since my BMI is 60 I cannot walk very much without severe back pain, so being on my feet all day is out of the question. Maybe one day when/if I can lose this weight I'll pursue my dream. I'm 27.
I guess I could go to school for computer systems administration, but I'd have to take online classes since I can't walk much and college campuses are huge. I don't know.
It sounds like the weight issue is restricting. Is it connected to a health issue?
'Martin' wrote on '19:Great idea for a new topic, Aimee! Thanks for getting it started.
When I was young, I wanted to drive a double decker bus. After a few years, my ambitions were raised to wanting to be pilot of concorde.
Alas, I didn't reach either of these goals – yet I am still pretty happy with what I have right now!
Ha, double decker bus! Hey you never know…maybe you can go joyriding one of these nights lol.
Yeah I don't know what the appeal was – but you know what, even now when I get on one it feels good; especially when sitting on the lower deck!
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'aimee' wrote on '19:I had not visited insomnia land for a little while and was feeling like I should start a topic to get to know who people are a little better (other than that we are all insomniacs with issues!).
Many of us have at some point had a life dream, whether or not we have pursued it, and even though it may seem completely unrealistic or crazy.
What is/was yours?
Great topic. I've felt a little out-of-the-loop here too, lately; perhaps this'll churn up some activity!
Ah… life dream? I have a lot of life dreams. Foremost, I dream of being an oft-published author. There's no way I'd stop at one, two books: I know I'm going to be writing my entire life. It would be a dream come true if I wrote and published an entire wall of books. It might sound overly sentimental, but I love literature for the reason that it's timeless. Words on paper travel generations: I could write a book now, and sixty years later, my grandchildren might one day pick it off a shelf. Just the thought that the stories I write now could live far beyond me is humbling: for that reason (and others), I take a lot of pride and care in my work. At risk of rambling- I view writing/literature as something bigger than myself- and to contribute as much as possible, say leave a collection of books behind, would make me very happy at the end of my life. I probably won't stop at a wall. We're dreaming, here, so who says I can't dream for an entire library? I'll write 'till the day I kick the keyboard.
My other life dream is to live abroad in all sorts of places. Somewhere, anywhere, or everywhere. I just want to take a blind stab at a world map, go wherever my finger lands, and soak up all it has to offer. Culture, language, food, everything. I'm a curious soul that's never quite satisfied; seeing the world would be a dream come true.
It's been a while since I've been on the forum. I like this topic. So here it goes.
The first one is maybe the easiest to accomplish. I would like to learn another foreign language like swedish. I'm really fascinated by the scandinavian way of life ans I also dream of travelling to Sweden.
Secondly, since I'm also fascinated by the US, I would really like to live in the US for a short period of time. I just want to known if things really are as shown on TV and what the little differences between Europe and the US are.
I also dream of writing a book. I have ideas enough but I have difficulties to actually write them. But I'm not giving up! It's been put on hold for now, since there's so much other stuff going on right now.
And last but not least, someday I would like to go back to school. I would love to learn more about IT and become a professional. But again, that doesn't seem to mix with my current issues.
And of course I dream of getting rid of the CFS so I can go ahead and actually do something about my dreams instead of sleeping during the day and lying awake at night.
I just want to touch people's lives. I have three big dreams. The first is to finish the book I'm writing and get it published. I want to be the kind of author that people read and think, “How did she come up with this? It's beautiful!” The second is to continue with my band, and get to do what I love–writing and singing. I don't want to be huge, just big enough that I could do it full time. My husband's going to be a doctor so I'm not the one earning the bacon. I just love being on stage and singing the songs that I have written to share my experiences with other people. I want them to help people understand that they are not alone. My third dream is to become a psychologist, because I want to work with rape and domestic abuse victims and help them get to some kind of normalcy and acceptance in their lives. These are my dreams. I'm working at all three of them. I just want to help people! 🙂
My life dream was always to rule the world.
Now that I'm older, wiser, more mature, and really thinking about it…
…It still is.
'aimee' wrote on '19:So, my dream is to be able to work in my career making a fundamental difference to improve the protection/status of animals under the law and raise awareness about the issues. I am in law school now and am working towards being an attorney for an animal advocacy org when I graduate. I am working this summer at Humane Society of the US Animal Protection Litigation, just trying to keep the dream alive!
Go you! What a great, and attainable, dream. The world, especially animals, is/are going to be better off because of you.
'UliHarp' wrote on '23:Ah… life dream? I have a lot of life dreams. Foremost, I dream of being an oft-published author…. We're dreaming, here, so who says I can't dream for an entire library? I'll write 'till the day I kick the keyboard.
My other life dream is to live abroad in all sorts of places. Somewhere, anywhere, or everywhere. I just want to take a blind stab at a world map, go wherever my finger lands, and soak up all it has to offer. Culture, language, food, everything. I'm a curious soul that's never quite satisfied; seeing the world would be a dream come true.
Those two dreams are even compatible! Travel & food writing do take you interesting places–investigate the market for same (and maybe get a contract before embarking), as well as the rules on research tax deductions, before you start, and you'll be even happier.
Go for it!
'sleepy wrote on '24:Secondly, since I'm also fascinated by the US, I would really like to live in the US for a short period of time. I just want to known if things really are as shown on TV and what the little differences between Europe and the US are.
The medical care differences will appall you! Mostly, we're a friendly lot. It certainly depends on what programs you've seen as to how real that portrayal is of us.
Quote:And of course I dream of getting rid of the CFS so I can go ahead and actually do something about my dreams instead of sleeping during the day and lying awake at night.Understood. Are you aware of the Spoon Theory of personal energy reserves? You seem to have fewer spoons than many with CFS/ME.
I do rather like your tag line.
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