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What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become? So yesterday I was a chapperrone @ a 8th grade field trip to a theme park out here and as I was walking around observing the students and having real basic conversations with them, I was struck by 3 things 1)That some of them had huge hopes and dreams 2) That some of them had no dreams at all and are just coasting through 3) How Naive 13 & 14 year olds are. Then I started thinking back to my plans when I was that age. I remember I wanted to be either a pro football or basketball player or be an orthodontist!(WTF was I thinking! I took one organic chemistry class in college and that was the end of that!) It wasn't until like my sophmore year of college that I actually figured out through a special program where the athletes tutored special ed students that I loved teaching and coaching. So I asked myself, What would the child I once was think of the man I am now? I think the child I was would think that it was cool that I was still involved in athletics in some way (coaching) but would be very distraught at the fact that i work in education, especially in a Junior High, which were some of the most akward times in my childhood!  I also think the child I was would be mad cause I'm not earning at least triple figures every year! But overall he would be happy cause I completed college, played college ball, still coach, and have a job! What about you?Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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karmatornado said: What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become?
OMG you look awful!  | |
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PANDURITO said: karmatornado said: What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become?
OMG you look awful! Oh come on it can't be that bad! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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The fuck happened to you, you became the one thing you were rebelling against. but in a sense we all do i guess. | |
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1)Wow, what a non-conformist you've become
2)Still a geek I see 3)Hey you finally got laid... 4)Great job!!! 'A pillow covered in all our tears' | |
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IAintTheOne said: The fuck happened to you, you became the one thing you were rebelling against. but in a sense we all do i guess.
what were you rebelling against?! curiousity! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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actionthisday said: 1)Wow, what a non-conformist you've become
2)Still a geek I see 3)Hey you finally got laid... 4)Great job!!! Great job overall? Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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karmatornado said: IAintTheOne said: The fuck happened to you, you became the one thing you were rebelling against. but in a sense we all do i guess.
what were you rebelling against?! curiousity! the fuckin establishment man..  | |
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karmatornado said: actionthisday said: 1)Wow, what a non-conformist you've become
2)Still a geek I see 3)Hey you finally got laid... 4)Great job!!! Great job overall? Most things I wanted to do as a kid I have done, now I am chasing the bigger things. I follow all my dreams, only one life to live. 'A pillow covered in all our tears' | |
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I'd look at myself kinda how Jan looked at her crazy aunt in that one episode. I'd be upset and annoyed that we looked the same as children and worry that's what I'm gonna be when I grow up, but then I'd get to know her and find out she's pretty freaking cool and has had all sorts of great experiences and realize it's not so bad.
That and I'd wonder where the heck the phd is. |
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She'd be shocked that I'm not married yet... SHOCKED 
But happy that my "career" is in a creative field... & she'd want me to have a little doggie by now 
And a HOUSE    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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karmatornado said: What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become?
I think 10 year old me would look at 23 year old me and be some what happy with what I am so far. I am completing dreams that I had such as going to unvisersity and majoring in political science. Now...what would 19 year old me say to 23 year old me? "Are you going to graduate school or not?!" As for the other stuff, then yeah I did not become a princess or marry one of my movie star idols! [Edited 6/10/07 11:28am] I really like spicy food. I mostly put Jalapenos on a lot of my food.
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10 year old me would look at 33 year old me and say....no tits! why? | |
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He'd think that I've become incredibly boring.
But what the fuck does a 14-year-old know?  | |
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CarrieMpls said: I'd look at myself kinda how Jan looked at her crazy aunt in that one episode. I'd be upset and annoyed that we looked the same as children and worry that's what I'm gonna be when I grow up, but then I'd get to know her and find out she's pretty freaking cool and has had all sorts of great experiences and realize it's not so bad.
That and I'd wonder where the heck the phd is. Your like the total fun aunt, I bet 12 year old you would be pretty happy! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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CalhounSq said: She'd be shocked that I'm not married yet... SHOCKED
But happy that my "career" is in a creative field... & she'd want me to have a little doggie by now
And a HOUSE In due time, My 12 year old self would be shocked I am not married yet either! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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Nice thread Chris!
Dont think the 14 year old me expected to get to 36. Well i proved him wrong. [Edited 6/10/07 13:16pm] As equality grows, violence declines. |
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Paradisekiss03 said: karmatornado said: What would the child you once were think of the adult you have become?
I think 10 year old me would look at 23 year old me and be some what happy with what I am so far. I am completing dreams that I had such as going to unvisersity and majoring in political science. Now...what would 19 year old me say to 23 year old me? "Are you going to graduate school or not?!" As for the other stuff, then yeah I did not become a princess or marry one of my movie star idols! [Edited 6/10/07 11:28am] Hey your still in college, following up those dreams! Look back in 5 years 10 year old you will be feeling awesome! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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Electrostar said: Nice thread Chris!
Dont think the 14 year old me expected to get to 36. Well i proved him wrong. [Edited 6/10/07 13:16pm] Thanks John, Why wouldn't the 14 year old expect you to be the 36 year old you? Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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Ace said: He'd think that I've become incredibly boring.
But what the fuck does a 14-year-old know? Oh you don't give yourself enough credit! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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cammille said: 10 year old me would look at 33 year old me and say....no tits! why?
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wow- I shall ponder that question and get back to you.
That is a tough one. Hugs to you now though  | |
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karmatornado said: Electrostar said: Nice thread Chris!
Dont think the 14 year old me expected to get to 36. Well i proved him wrong. [Edited 6/10/07 13:16pm] Thanks John, Why wouldn't the 14 year old expect you to be the 36 year old you? I guess at 14 you dont realise that one day the incredible roller coaster of emotions you get as a teenager will calm down. As equality grows, violence declines. |
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I think the child I once was would be amazed that I have come out of my shell in some ways that were never expected.
She would be proud that I have remained kind, caring and compassionate considering the childhood I had. She would be glad that I have an open mind and an open heart. She would be upset that I let fear and lack of self confidence stop me from seeking a higher education. She would not be happy that I have no real talent- she would have liked me to be a musician or dancer. | |
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shanti0608 said: wow- I shall ponder that question and get back to you.
That is a tough one. Hugs to you now though Thanks lovely lady! Ponder away!  Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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Electrostar said: karmatornado said: Thanks John, Why wouldn't the 14 year old expect you to be the 36 year old you? I guess at 14 you dont realise that one day the incredible roller coaster of emotions you get as a teenager will calm down. Man I tell you, thats so true, Man the teenage angst was so evident on this field trip I took yesterday, one minute they are buds, the next minute drama! Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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karmatornado said: shanti0608 said: wow- I shall ponder that question and get back to you.
That is a tough one. Hugs to you now though Thanks lovely lady! Ponder away! Hehe good timing. | |
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shanti0608 said: I think the child I once was would be amazed that I have come out of my shell in some ways that were never expected.
She would be proud that I have remained kind, caring and compassionate considering the childhood I had. She would be glad that I have an open mind and an open heart. She would be upset that I let fear and lack of self confidence stop me from seeking a higher education. She would not be happy that I have no real talent- she would have liked me to be a musician or dancer. Wow what an honest, reflective response. I think that the kid would have been proud that you have great wisdom! Now get that education!  Carpenters bend wood, fletchers bend arrows, wise men fashion themselves.
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karmatornado said: shanti0608 said: I think the child I once was would be amazed that I have come out of my shell in some ways that were never expected.
She would be proud that I have remained kind, caring and compassionate considering the childhood I had. She would be glad that I have an open mind and an open heart. She would be upset that I let fear and lack of self confidence stop me from seeking a higher education. She would not be happy that I have no real talent- she would have liked me to be a musician or dancer. Wow what an honest, reflective response. I think that the kid would have been proud that you have great wisdom! Now get that education! well life experiences have taught me wisdom I suppose. I would like to go to school for something but I have no real talent or passion really. I also have a HUGE fear of math. School was a major fear of mine growing up- now I feel too old to go back. | |
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shanti0608 said: I think the child I once was would be amazed that I have come out of my shell in some ways that were never expected.
She would be proud that I have remained kind, caring and compassionate considering the childhood I had. She would be glad that I have an open mind and an open heart. She would be upset that I let fear and lack of self confidence stop me from seeking a higher education. She would not be happy that I have no real talent- she would have liked me to be a musician or dancer. You have many talents | |
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