What did you want to be when you grew up?

afixer · 04-05-2010, 04:41 PM

I wanted to be a police officer

Gemme · 04-05-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I never imagined for a minute I would live to grow up, what with hellfire and brimstone and the pesky communist nuclear threat....detente...all that.

I do however, in keeping with my theme of not being alive at 46, remember really wanting to be a vampire.

As a child, I'd had a premonition that I would die a violent death by stabbing or with some sort of sharp blade. I had this fear until a couple of years ago. Who knows, maybe it was accurate and I did something that altered the route of things to come? *shrug*

So, like you, I really didn't expect to make it very far in life. However, in middle school I wanted to be a social worker so bad I could taste it. I did a ton of research and made lists of pros and cons and I was doing well with my planning until the adults in my life at that time interferred. Eventually, I listened to them and dropped it.

I've always regretted it.

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Originally Posted by Hack

Taller.

Ok, ok....an archeologist.

My bestie from middle and high school wanted to be an archeologist. She even conned me into taking an intro type course for it. It was rather interesting, but I don't do well with bugs.

JakeTulane · 04-05-2010, 05:04 PM

I wanted to be a Forest Ranger. I am an Accountant with an English degree. I took a wrong turn somewhere.

Corkey · 04-05-2010, 05:09 PM

I wanted to be an oceanographer, took scuba lessons at 12, got certified, and acquired a growth in my inner ear. So much for diving.... So I became an archeologist instead. Until I had to earn a living and pay my bills.

Life was so much easier weightless under the sea......

theoddz · 04-05-2010, 05:26 PM

I wanted to become a career officer in the U.S. Navy, specifically, a naval aviator.

It was, to me, a cross between having a life both on board a ship and being able to fly. Both have always been dreams of mine. Well, those and a military life.

~Theo~

moxie · 04-05-2010, 05:34 PM

I wanted to be a snooty college professor. In Mathematics.
I don't have the patience to teach.

AtLast · 04-05-2010, 06:16 PM

Pro tennis player... and then an opera singer... not as good as one needs to be for either, and a skiing accident hurt my back at age 16 along with a genetic spinal problem, so.... I ended up a shrink and professor.

Frankly, being a gardener would have been best... would have been much happier working outside and being able to see my efforts right off, but again, probably physical issues would have blown that...

Hooray for raised gaeren beds!!!

Soft*Silver · 04-05-2010, 10:45 PM

when I was in 7th grade I read the book The Happy Hooker and decided I wanted to be a prostitute. My mother, however, explained to me, the very cloistered farm girl, that that wasnt exactly a noble profession for a catholic girl...

Scorp · 11-12-2010, 02:52 PM

I wanted to be Rock Star and/or an Actor

Kimbo · 04-05-2010, 10:11 PM

I always wanted to be a Veterinarian or Doctor. I became a nurse and realized that I loved being a nurse. Ironically, I am not in nursing and instead do IT. I still would like to be a Vet.

AshenLady · 04-05-2010, 10:15 PM

Rock star

friskyfemme · 04-05-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by theoddz

I wanted to become a career officer in the U.S. Navy, specifically, a naval aviator.

It was, to me, a cross between having a life both on board a ship and being able to fly. Both have always been dreams of mine. Well, those and a military life.

~Theo~

I wanted to be an actress or comedian. I think because of my dysfunctional childhood I was very good at becoming someone else. I was quite good at entertaining my parents.
It helped to relieve the stress levels. I thought I would like to be recognized by lots of people. I love horses though I have never owned one. I wanted to have a huge horse ranch. I would like to be a writer if I can just dictate my words.

BoDy*ShOt · 04-05-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by friskyfemme

I wanted to be an actress or comedian. I think because of my dysfunctional childhood I was very good at becoming someone else. I was quite good at entertaining my parents.
It helped to relieve the stress levels. I thought I would like to be recognized by lots of people. I love horses though I have never owned one. I wanted to have a huge horse ranch. I would like to be a writer if I can just dictate my words.

i wanted to be a stripper *honestly* or a truck driver!

WolfyOne · 04-05-2010, 10:39 PM

Where to start, where to start, as a young child, I wanted to be a singer playing drums in a rock and roll band. Then I decided I wanted to be a gym teacher because it was the only class I really liked to show up for. Then at 17 I decided I was grown up enough and left my mom's house for marriage, my way out.....mistake. So, in reality, I never really knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. Not knowing or not having direction is not a good thing when entering adulthood. I suppose if I had more adult support as a kid, it may have been different.

Sybelle · 04-06-2010, 05:47 AM

I'm quoted in the sixth grade as saying "A singer or a secretary." Heh. Oddly enough, today, I do both.

NJFemmie · 04-06-2010, 07:45 AM

As a kid, I wanted to be an attorney or in the military (Coast Guard preferably). At one point in my life, I ended up working for a law firm that facilitated Coast Guard regulations and decided I was glad I didn't actually become a lawyer. (Let's not discuss ethics, m'kay?)

There are times I wish I went into the USCG though - I'd be retired by now

dale2555 · 11-06-2010, 08:33 AM

I don't remember having any thoughts of what I wanted to be... I was mostly in my day as a kid. Then came high school and while others were planning their futures, I was experimenting with drugs(early seventies).

A year after high school, I went to a community college where I earned an Associate Degree in Mental Health/Social Service; and never pursued the field further. Moved a lot after that, working all kinds of jobs; and although I always took courses at the nearest college, I never stayed anywhere long enough to obtain a degree. At the age of 25 I realized I needed a REAL job. I still didn't have any idea of what I wanted to be... I knew what I didn't want. I didn't want to be behind a desk all day and I didn't want to be in one place all the time. Back to school I went - became a Respiratory Therapist because the description in the college catalogue said I'd get to work with people and machines, and "moving around" was implied. It's now 30 years later and I consider myself very lucky... I still like what I do, am always learning something new, and if you need me, page me - I could be anywhere.

Jesse · 11-12-2010, 02:46 PM

I wanted to be a surgeon, but all of my brothers, (Four) made fun and told me I could not be a surgeon because I was a girl; they said I had to be a nurse. I remember being angry and said fine, I would not be either one then. lol Think I was 8 or 9.

Then I decided I would be a Psychologist and help all of the kids who were being abused. I also desperately wanted to be a guy.

I succeeded at one of these dreams and still may make it to school to finish my psychology degree, of course I'd be 60 by then.

Cailin · 04-10-2013, 06:24 PM

Yes, I'm being very serious: A porn star/ Nude model

SleepyButch · 04-10-2013, 06:34 PM

A veterinarian... even started schooling but life changed and I went into nursing instead... a whole other breed of animals!

04-05-2010, 05:09 PM	#4
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,268 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I wanted to be an oceanographer, took scuba lessons at 12, got certified, and acquired a growth in my inner ear. So much for diving.... So I became an archeologist instead. Until I had to earn a living and pay my bills. Life was so much easier weightless under the sea...... __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

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theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married to a beautiful babe whom I don't deserve. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,163 Thanked 9,942 Times in 2,518 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I wanted to become a career officer in the U.S. Navy, specifically, a naval aviator. It was, to me, a cross between having a life both on board a ship and being able to fly. Both have always been dreams of mine. Well, those and a military life. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

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WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,391 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Where to start, where to start, as a young child, I wanted to be a singer playing drums in a rock and roll band. Then I decided I wanted to be a gym teacher because it was the only class I really liked to show up for. Then at 17 I decided I was grown up enough and left my mom's house for marriage, my way out.....mistake. So, in reality, I never really knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. Not knowing or not having direction is not a good thing when entering adulthood. I suppose if I had more adult support as a kid, it may have been different. __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

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04-05-2010, 04:41 PM	#1
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11-12-2010, 02:52 PM	#9
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Kimbo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Eligible Butchelor Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 591 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 432 Thanked 551 Times in 257 Posts Rep Power: 120	I always wanted to be a Veterinarian or Doctor. I became a nurse and realized that I loved being a nurse. Ironically, I am not in nursing and instead do IT. I still would like to be a Vet.

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NJFemmie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: The original lime-twisted femme Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to most things, especially lesbian. Relationship Status: Still loving my Mare ;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 11,419 Times in 2,976 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	As a kid, I wanted to be an attorney or in the military (Coast Guard preferably). At one point in my life, I ended up working for a law firm that facilitated Coast Guard regulations and decided I was glad I didn't actually become a lawyer. (Let's not discuss ethics, m'kay?) There are times I wish I went into the USCG though - I'd be retired by now __________________

11-06-2010, 08:33 AM	#17
dale2555 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: human Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: usa Posts: 43 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 80 Thanked 66 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 221122	I don't remember having any thoughts of what I wanted to be... I was mostly in my day as a kid. Then came high school and while others were planning their futures, I was experimenting with drugs(early seventies). A year after high school, I went to a community college where I earned an Associate Degree in Mental Health/Social Service; and never pursued the field further. Moved a lot after that, working all kinds of jobs; and although I always took courses at the nearest college, I never stayed anywhere long enough to obtain a degree. At the age of 25 I realized I needed a REAL job. I still didn't have any idea of what I wanted to be... I knew what I didn't want. I didn't want to be behind a desk all day and I didn't want to be in one place all the time. Back to school I went - became a Respiratory Therapist because the description in the college catalogue said I'd get to work with people and machines, and "moving around" was implied. It's now 30 years later and I consider myself very lucky... I still like what I do, am always learning something new, and if you need me, page me - I could be anywhere.

11-12-2010, 02:46 PM	#18
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,782 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I wanted to be a surgeon, but all of my brothers, (Four) made fun and told me I could not be a surgeon because I was a girl; they said I had to be a nurse. I remember being angry and said fine, I would not be either one then. lol Think I was 8 or 9. Then I decided I would be a Psychologist and help all of the kids who were being abused. I also desperately wanted to be a guy. I succeeded at one of these dreams and still may make it to school to finish my psychology degree, of course I'd be 60 by then. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

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