Originally Posted By TheParsec I've been thinking about this, Ever Really Wanted something but never got yet, OR Ever wanted to Do Something and Never did yet? When I was in High School, I wanted to fly Planes, I took flight lessons for 2 years, but ran out of money and never got my pilots license. But at least I did that. Now lately I been thinking, I want to learn how to play the Guitar someday, never played any instruments before. So Maybe I'll learn someday. How about the rest of ya?
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Parsec, My list for this thread will be huge. For now.........I have always wanted to write a novel. I constantly write short stories and submit for publication/contests etc. But, one day, I want to get serious about writing the great American novel.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Dear Parsec, I commend you on your life strategy. Unfortunately, I am in life circumstances where I just live from one day to the next. I hope this won't continue forever as I used to make goals for myself. I am taking a course at church and I do play in a concert band. The concert next week is my big goal.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I played bass & had pink hair! Learn to play & join a band, there is no feeling like it!
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I would like to buy a mandolin and take lessons. I've also wanted to learn how to watercolor. Those are my two top choices. Hurry up, retirement!
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I would like to... run an animal sanctuary swim with a dolphin lose 100 pounds adopt a child join sweet adelines
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight What an inspirational thread. I'm loving these. we all have the ability to make our dream's come true in one form or another. How wonderful! :-D I would like to have self confidence in the things that I love to do and in daily life. I have always wanted to be a blacksmith. I also want to learn more painting techniques so I can be better at painting the things that I paint. Hey AHH, I had an electric blue mohawk with hot pink tips when I was in my teens. Hair cut's and color are fun!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE All thru school I was told that I should write Stories, I do love to write inspirational poetry...one day i may, right now my Dream would be to work at Disney, I would be the happiest greeter in all the lands sharing the magic of disney with all in this magical place..for me though living in Canada, guess i'll just have to be satisfied with one of friendofdd;s canadian maple leaf sno cones, cherry custard flavor i hope ..don;t think that it will happen in real life, but it sure will in my Dreams....opps correction...My DW as always told me, Dreams do come true, wishes as well, just have to keep believin, you never can tell..
Originally Posted By Fowley I had always wanted to go to Disneyland and that happened for the first time in 2005 and I've been addicted since. I've always wanted to be a Librarian, something that gets futher out of reach the older I get, oh well, I got the more important goal.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo What a lovely thread, and it is wonderful to read everyone's goals. I do not know whether to share mine, I am a little gun shy as I often get shot down. Here are some current ones: I have 100 lbs more to lose, already 70 down. I will make it to all of the Disney resorts around the globe one day (3 down, Asia to go, currently saving). Also, when I go, I want to be able to speak rudimentary Japanese and MAnderin. I am currently working on that. My current career goal is to significantly reduce HIV transmissions in London, increase testing, reduce the budget slightly and be prepared with a plan that takes us to 2016 including the Olympics. For my business, I am in year one of my 5 year business plan, and ahead of plan, which is lovely. I will be looking to grow capacity and resources over the coming years and am looking forward to it. One day I will finish my PHD. I had to stop for economic and family health reasons. It is one of the great things I want to achieve before I die. I need to continue writing the books I have started, but never completed. Tales of fantasy, and others that tell of experience and the amazing factors in life, and some on philosphy. I want my pilots licence. I used to be a licenced sailing ship skipper, and have driven steam trains and other motor vehicles. Need to conquer the air. But most important to me, I want to be a good father, husband, son, brother, and friend. This is perhaps the greatest challenge, and one where I feel depleated often. If my kids grow up to healthy, happy, confident and still like and love me in their adulthood, but are also independent, then I think that could be my greatest achievement (and I want to improve my health so I can see it happen and meet my grand children one day). I am on a mission, and have been virtually my whole life. I have been blessed with some amazing experiences in my life,and like many, some really tragedies to grow and learn from, and wonderful opportunities to hopefully make a difference. I do not feel I have done anywhere near enough with my life. But I am pretty happy with the fact I have tried, and learn and continue to grow, and know that I know much, and at the same time very little. When I was a child and again as a young man, I said I wanted to work for the UN. I am wondering about whether it is time to make another approach? But another part of has to focus on the now. And so much more. Life is for living! I look forward to reading what other LPers think, wish for, dream and do.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Reach for the stars DWB!! Fowley, I worked in the school library in College...wouldn't call myself a librarian! I guess I'd like to see the world..mostly by means of Google Earth these days. Went to Rome last night & scaled Mt Vesevius!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Happy Haunt, come on over and try Rome for real. It is a lovely city.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt My Great-Grand parents came to The States from Rome! My Cousin in law is currently living near Verona (?) & teaching English to Italians. He's working on his citizenship so I've got a tourguide!
Originally Posted By Fowley A Happy Haunt that would have done me, I think it's the idea of being surrounded by all those books, so maybe working in a book store might have been good too I love that you have so many goals Dave, I forgot my weight loss goal too. I'm about half way to my goal, so you're doing better than me there.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Not so much a goal as a desire to see more of the USA. We've made a good start and have already hit some of our major "I'd like to actually see that" spots. The planning is lots of fun I've been on an elusive diet since I was 14. Now health issues have kicked in so I seem to be "getting it" finally and I feel like it's within my grasp. I used to have a goal of finishing college. About 10 years ago I realized that I never really cared and kinda hated school I'd like to actually do some of the scrapbooking that I have planned. I seem to be more of a collector of scrapbooking stuff than an actual scrapbooker. I'm about 4 years behind. Emotional goals are living a full life, seeing my kids and grandkids happy and healthy and ending my days sitting in a rocking chair with my DH at my side.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Amazedncal...Just like in Golden Pond..that would be a romantic Hallmark moment for sure.sitting in your rocking chairs, we also look forward to those relaxing days, which seem to be edging closer and closer ..hope all is well with you guys, hope to see you both agaon this year. hopefully cindy will be there as well.......
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I've always wanted to be a Disneyland tour guide, that is truly my dream job. And when my hubby and I retire, we want to live on Catalina Island.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl amazedincal2- I also am about 4 years behind in my scrapbooking. I am currently working on fall of 2006. Good intentions, but not a lot of progress.
