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Your Life. Have You Sold Out Professionally and Personally? Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? Are you on the path you should be on? Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit. Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. ... | |
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Personally, probably. Professionally I'm content. | |
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Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? ...at the moment, yes I'm realising my dream of living/travelling in the UK and that is more than enough for me right now
Are you on the path you should be on? ...yes Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? ...in lower moments, yes And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit ...lol it's actually something I've been thinking a lot about recently Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? ...professionally I think so yes because I don't think at my age I can realistically do what I always wanted to do personally not at all I'm happy with who I am and where I am in my life | |
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i work for halliburton, which is practically my enemy, i am so opposed to the war-profiteering they have had their single greatest year because of.
but, it's a job Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: i work for halliburton, which is practically my enemy, i am so opposed to the war-profiteering they have had their single greatest year because of.
but, it's a job yep, perfect outlook, i mean that sincerely. | |
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Well, I gave up a glittering career in temping to sit on a balcony in Thailand drinking tea.
Yes, I went with my heart and moved to Thailand to be with a woman instead of finishing my degree(s), but to be honest, I was bored with education before I even got to university. As far as a career, I'm not following my passions. I have concerns about the future, but I'm not sure I'd be any more certain about it were I in England now with a degree, a masters and whatever else. I don't know what job I would be doing. Personally I'm fine with my choices and who I am. Professionally, I'm pond scum. Edit: I'm only 23 and I don't feel pressure, yet. I can still do anything I put my mind to, including education, so I'm optimistic about things. ... [Edited 6/6/05 9:07am] | |
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jerseykrs said: cborgman said: i work for halliburton, which is practically my enemy, i am so opposed to the war-profiteering they have had their single greatest year because of.
but, it's a job yep, perfect outlook, i mean that sincerely. i feel like halliburton's dirty whore sitting at my desk. Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: jerseykrs said: yep, perfect outlook, i mean that sincerely. halliburton's dirty whore is sitting at my desk. Nice perk! | |
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TeaAndTe said: cborgman said: halliburton's dirty whore is sitting at my desk. My nipples perked at the thought! Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: TeaAndTe said: Are her nipples perky and taut? Nice! ... [Edited 6/6/05 9:22am] | |
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cborgman said: jerseykrs said: yep, perfect outlook, i mean that sincerely. i feel like halliburton's dirty whore sitting at my desk. Do you ever wonder "What if...?" Do you feel as though you're the only one who gets it at that place? | |
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Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? Not really, no.
Are you on the path you should be on? That's the same question, innit? Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? More like a paper bag in the wind. And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit. yeah, but let's be fair; there are plenty people out there saying the same about me, I bet Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? Depends on when you ask me. Right now I am in a dip, but I'll get back up there soon enough. Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. Plans?! I never made a plan in my whole damn life! Maybe that's where I am going wrong, huh...? | |
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Natisse said: Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? ...at the moment, yes I'm realising my dream of living/travelling in the UK and that is more than enough for me right now
Are you on the path you should be on? ...yes Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? ...in lower moments, yes And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit ...lol it's actually something I've been thinking a lot about recently Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? ...professionally I think so yes because I don't think at my age I can realistically do what I always wanted to do personally not at all I'm happy with who I am and where I am in my life I often think about when does your personal and professional life interwine into one. Maybe it's when we're doing what we really want...and in essence we're giving to this cruel-cruel world. There's an inner power you can achieve that can take you to a higher mental state. Maybe this is the place we need to be internally and maybe the rest...professionally will take care of itself. Did I just say that? .. | |
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Natisse said: personally not at all I'm happy with who I am and where I am in my life[/i]
You know, that really surprises me. You always come across as being so content and happy with life. | |
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Slash said: Natisse said: personally not at all I'm happy with who I am and where I am in my life[/i]
You know, that really surprises me. You always come across as being so content and happy with life. oh no sorry I worded it wrong what I meant by all that is that I AM happy with where I am in my life sorry...and thank you | |
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AlienX2050 said: Natisse said: Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? ...at the moment, yes I'm realising my dream of living/travelling in the UK and that is more than enough for me right now
Are you on the path you should be on? ...yes Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? ...in lower moments, yes And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit ...lol it's actually something I've been thinking a lot about recently Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? ...professionally I think so yes because I don't think at my age I can realistically do what I always wanted to do personally not at all I'm happy with who I am and where I am in my life I often think about when does your personal and professional life interwine into one. Maybe it's when we're doing what we really want...and in essence we're giving to this cruel-cruel world. There's an inner power you can achieve that can take you to a higher mental state. Maybe this is the place we need to be internally and maybe the rest...professionally will take care of itself. Did I just say that? .. lol yep not sure who you are but it doesn't matter I agree totally [Edited 6/6/05 9:32am] | |
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AlienX2050 said: Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? not yet Are you on the path you should be on? yes Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? in the past And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit: all the fuckin' time Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? i never give up Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. ... my story is too personal, but have you heard the term 'its time to clean house'? then thats where i'm starting at. | |
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AlienX2050 said: cborgman said: i feel like halliburton's dirty whore sitting at my desk. Do you ever wonder "What if...?" Do you feel as though you're the only one who gets it at that place? yes, all the time. and no, which is one of the saving graces of the job. aside from one or two, the magority of people in my office feel slightly less angry versions of what i feel Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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i'm definitely in the right field - nonprofits. but i did feel like a total sell-out for having our annual home tour fundraiser at a home of a large game hunter. so i pimped those poor animals for a good cause... god, i'm glad it was my last fundraising event - never again! | |
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AlienX2050 said: Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? Are you on the path you should be on? Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit. Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. ... WHAT AAH YOU TAHLKING AHBOUT??? | |
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AlienX2050 said: Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
....uh...I guess so....Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? Are you on the path you should be on? Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit. Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? ... | |
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IrresistibleB1tch said: i'm definitely in the right field - nonprofits. but i did feel like a total sell-out for having our annual home tour fundraiser at a home of a large game hunter. so i pimped those poor animals for a good cause... god, i'm glad it was my last fundraising event - never again!
reminds me of something I read just yesterday... "if you wanna free the slaves, sometimes you have to deal with the slave owners.." http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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AlienX2050 said: On the phone with...
FreeSpirit. She told me to say that this Thread is sooooo on Fucking Point! ... That's Julie, alright! http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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madartista said: IrresistibleB1tch said: i'm definitely in the right field - nonprofits. but i did feel like a total sell-out for having our annual home tour fundraiser at a home of a large game hunter. so i pimped those poor animals for a good cause... god, i'm glad it was my last fundraising event - never again!
reminds me of something I read just yesterday... "if you wanna free the slaves, sometimes you have to deal with the slave owners.." interesting... the guy was actually very nice - go figure! i think everybody was worried that i would call in "my people" during the big night... | |
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IrresistibleB1tch said: interesting...
the guy was actually very nice - go figure! i think everybody was worried that i would call in "my people" during the big night... That reminds of something else from yesterday... I was talking to my brother and his girlfriend about a mutual acquaintance -- a friendly neighbor, actually. I told them he is an NRA Republican with a "Charletion Heston is my President" bumper sticker. They were shocked... "He's so nice. That doesn't seem like him." It's a good reminder that we can disagree with people's choices, and still like them. We're all pretty quick to demonize those who are different. http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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brownsugar said: AlienX2050 said: Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? not yet Are you on the path you should be on? yes Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? in the past And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit: all the fuckin' time Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? i never give up Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. ... my story is too personal, but have you heard the term 'its time to clean house'? then thats where i'm starting at. All of this is probably too personal for most people to post... "Cleaning House" is a good term. For me, I'm working on fully accepting me for me. Anything short of that won't do. And anyone in my life asking me to be anything other than myself, can just kiss my ass. .... | |
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madartista said: IrresistibleB1tch said: interesting...
the guy was actually very nice - go figure! i think everybody was worried that i would call in "my people" during the big night... That reminds of something else from yesterday... I was talking to my brother and his girlfriend about a mutual acquaintance -- a friendly neighbor, actually. I told them he is an NRA Republican with a "Charletion Heston is my President" bumper sticker. They were shocked... "He's so nice. That doesn't seem like him." It's a good reminder that we can disagree with people's choices, and still like them. We're all pretty quick to demonize those who are different. not sure which is worse - a big game hunter or a Charlton Heston fan... ... tough one! | |
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AlienX2050 said: For me, I'm working on fully accepting me for me. Anything short of that won't do.
And anyone in my life asking me to be anything other than myself, can just kiss my ass. .... That's where I am, too. And it's taken me 34 years to get to this point. Professionally -- I've sold out for most of my employment career. I've worked in movie theaters, law firms, mortgage companies, education centers, and defined my life by where I worked and my paycheck. And I was never happy. I took a giant leap and moved to L.A. to work in entertainment, but then ended up doing the same old shit. A chance encounter took me to the door step of my Idol, and I thought my life had finally changed. But it didn't. Or it did, but not like I wanted it too. So that portion of touching the dream was brief. But for one brief, shining moment, I really felt like I was on top of the world. And the fall sucked. It took a couple of years or rubber banding before I was really ready to stand up again. And it's been only six months now, but I'm doing it. I have less money and more freedom than ever. What's in my bank account is all I got, until the next gig. It's frightening, but freeing. The personal path, has been there all along -- I've always been traveling and learning and moving on. And now the professional is coming into place. Thanks for asking. http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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Deep questions... and you are!? I don't believe we have met, orgname.
AlienX2050 said: Many decisions we make personally cripple us...just depends on how many of these decisions you make over and over again.
Are you doing what you want to be doing in life? Professionally, yes... I have work hard to get where I am. Sacrifices are easy (sort of speak) when they come from the heart. Personally, yes... although as you know, I am ready to share once again with a significant other. I want to journey through this life with someone day in and day out. Bless the poor soul when that comes. Are you on the path you should be on? Without a doubt, I have been on this path for some time... my what a roadtrip it has been. Or have you snapped back and forth like a weak rubberband that's about to pop loose? Weak Rubberband, hardly the case. Rubberband, we all have our moments... I for one have far less rubberband moments than more. And you're finding yourself tired as hell in dealing with stupid people and stupid shit. My tired days with 'stupid people' have lessoned as well... they simply exist and life goes on. I focus on other things for the most part. Have you given up on any hopes of being who you are professionally and personally? Hell NO! Both professionally and personally. The journey is just beginning every new day I wake. I just asked the question... "What do you feel you give back to this world? Do you feel your daily choices, ways of living or professional work help make our world we all live on a better and more positive place? Why or why not?" My walk into work... I am a Child Life Assistant/Elementary Education Teacher. I get to have fun at work, it just does not seem fair. Taken today... with the Music Therapist and an awesome Volunteer... Mondays are great! Today we began Music Therapy... every child/pediactric patient today seem to not what any part of music. However, the next 15-20 minutes proved otherwise. All the children came out of their shell and we all were cracking up! I was being my usual dorky self, making the kids laugh and the Music Therapist cracks me up as well, she is way funnier than I, I think? We work so well together and I appreciate the opportunity to experience/live through the healing of music every Monday morning. An activity a 9 year old Leukemia patient did... I have known her now for two months. I usually have at least 6-12 peds patients, although today I only had about four. Great day for individual attention. My day revolves around art, being creative, involving academics... listening, playing and providing a positive experience when their experience may not have been too positive at all, medically/emotionally. I get to hear over and over again... "I don't want to go home, I like it here, this is fun!" Even after they have been needle poked and tramatized by procedures, surgeries...etc. You can see the various and endless things we do each day. The outside... and looking in. You can see out, but you cannot see in. Post your struggles and your plans to renew your faith in yourself. ... Struggles... too many to list, although worth every single one. My faith has never left enough to feel the need to renew. More is in store, starting an Education program for the long-termed patients is in the making. A new Pediactric Tower is in the development plans. I am preparing an invitation to invite some previous peds patients (about 25, ranging from age 5-18) we want the childrens' idea's for the "perfect" childrens' hospital. I am so honored, thrilled, exicted beyond comprehension... and I get to help and witness it all come true. Soon, very soon to exist. Let us (you and I) unite! | |
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