What are some things you've wanted to do in your life, but haven't?

***Tigger27*** · #1 07-25-2008, 07:45 AM

Do you have some things you've thought of doing, but never have? Or some things you've thought would be interesting, but you know you'll probably never do...

Like for example, for me, I've always thought swimming with dolphins or being a dolphin trainer would be cool, but I don't think I'll ever do it plus I have somewhat of a fear of swimming in oceans. Well and I'm not the best swimmer either.

Also, I've always been intrigued by ghosts/spirits and thought of being a paranormal investigator, but I also have some of a fear of that. But I've always thought it would be fun to do ghost hunting so what's some of your things you've always wanted to do, but haven't?

cbrink7 · #2 07-25-2008, 11:40 AM

Fun question...

I would LOVE to travel more, but I am terrified to fly-I mean TERRIFIED! It is something that I am working on though, so my husband (who is pretty fearless) and I can visit all the places we have always wanted. If that does not work, I plan to just get heavy meds to help

As far as career-I always wanted to be a child psychologist, but changed my major in college and went with education. I regret doing that (no that I do not love teaching, but it is not exactly what I wanted), but I am hoping to go back to grad school and get a consoling degree of some sort.

Tigger-not sure where you are from, but Discovery Cove in Orlando is where we went swimming with Dolphins. It is a neat little attraction that we can snorkel, swim, etc. and swim with dolphin minus the ocean. We went and I was finally able to check it off my to do list

Free_to_be_me · #3 07-25-2008, 12:42 PM

Tigger-I went swimming with a bunch (like 400+) dolphins in NewZealand. It was one of the most amazing three hours of my life. If you can find any way to live that dream, I highly suggest it.

I am trying to think of dreams that I have had that I haven't done...I used to want to go skydiving, but didn't do it when I wanted to and now I don't really have the urge.

I hope to travel to all seven continents at some point. I am working on that. I have Asia, Africa, and South America left.

I have been in all five oceans...would really like to have a do-over with the Indian Ocean...there were poisonous jellyfish warnings all over so I only went in up to my ankles...

I'd like to go to a fortune teller someday...but I'm not sure if I really believe in them so I can't really justify spending the money...

quantum · #4 07-25-2008, 01:05 PM

The only continent I'm missing is Antarctica, don't think that's going to happen though! Especially since I'm not fond of being cold (says her who lives in Sweden???)

I like the swimming with dolphins. I'd love to see some giant sea turtles in the wild as well.

Archeology is something I think is pretty cool.

Of course I have my secret fantasies of auditioning for pop idol! But I'd probably end up on a 'worst' tape...

***taramayrn*** · #5 07-25-2008, 01:59 PM

For me right now the biggest things I have wanted to do with my life but haven't is:
- to sing like I did in high school - I had truly contemplating taking music in college but didn't have the guts
- another thing is to do my masters - right now it's a time and money thing but I have a feeling that I will do it before I die

- travel to Switzerland especially and visit Our Chalet, which is one of the four world centers for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. I would like to visit the other 3 - Our Cabana in Mexico, Sangam in India and Pax Lodge in England

paigeturner · #6 07-25-2008, 02:03 PM

I'd like to finish my novel (I need time!), get back into painting and photography (time), learn how to kiteboard (DH says I'm too old), and get a tummy tuck (DH says eat less; move more)...

**thanksgivingmom** · #7 07-25-2008, 02:12 PM

Swimming with dolphins was awesome - did it in Mexico, not in the ocean

- and so is swimming with sea turtles - did it in Hawaii IN the ocean - much scarier stuff!!!

I wanted to skydive but not so badly that I'm going out tomorrow or anything...so I'm not sure that will ever happen.

I am working right now on my goal of seeing a football game played in every NFL stadium

I know, I'm a sports nerd! It's coming along quite slowly of course as money isn't raining from the sky right now....there are a lot of stadiums out there and so I'm not sure it's a realistic goal....

lovemy2boys · #8 07-25-2008, 04:16 PM

I hope you guys don't mind an a-mom popping over to answer this thread...

The one thing I wish I would have done (or KNOWN that I could do) was study for a year in Poland.

The Jagiellonian University in Krakow allows Polish Americans (I'm second generation) to study Polish Language and European studies (for college credits) for next to no money...Something like $1500 a year...It's a ridiculously low amount - and that includes room and board.

My parents had pretty set ideas on what they thought I should do with my life, and I don't think they could see further than our own backyard so to say...I can't imagine them encouraging me back then to leave the state, let alone the country!

Now here we are, all these years later, and I see all the opportunities that are actually OUT there - and I will make sure my boys are aware of these opportunities, and will support them no matter which direction they want to go!

**thanksgivingmom** · #9 07-25-2008, 04:35 PM

Come on over whenever you like lovemy! Everyone is welcome!!!

Free_to_be_me · #10 07-25-2008, 06:09 PM

Lovemy-I am so glad you are supportive of your boys taking advantage of opportunities they have...

A few years back, I had a chance to go on a many thousand mile roadtrip adventure...with a guy I had known for one week. (In person. We had also written letters to each other for about a year.) I asked my dad what he thought (single girl, asking her DAD...) His response was: "Go! You'll never have enough money to do it, so you might as well just go for it. If you don't like the guy, you can just leave him on the side of the road somewhere..." Well, I went and now, seven years later, I married the guy! I'm glad I have a hippie dad who supports whatever I want to do.

lovemy2boys · #11 07-25-2008, 08:28 PM

Hey - thanks TGMom...

And Free - that's an awesome story! I can't imagine my dad (who was also a hippie) telling me to go off on a road trip...I had a hard time convincing him that it was acceptable for me to go overnight to Cedar Point with my fiance (now husband) and 6 friends...ugh!!!

paigeturner · #12 07-25-2008, 08:33 PM

Last summer my daughters, 20 and 23, backpacked Europe for 3.5 months. We were scared to death, but encouraged the experience and lived vicariously thru them by following their blogs. Neither one of us had the oportunity for such a life changing experience.

TGM - My goal is to watch a baseball game in every major league stadium...I'm about half way thru. I look at the baseball schedule for every city I travel to for work. I love heading to the park by myself and catching a game, drinking a beer and meeting new people.

lovemy2boys · #13 07-25-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by paigeturner

Last summer my daughters, 20 and 23, backpacked Europe for 3.5 months. We were scared to death, but encouraged the experience and live vicariously thru them by following their blogs. Neither one of us had the oportunity for such a life changing experience.

TGM - My goal is to watch a baseball game in every major league stadium...I'm about half way thru. I look at the baseball schedule for every city I travel to for work. I love heading to the park by myself and catching a game, drinking a beer and meeting new people.

Wow - backpacking through Europe - how amazing!!

And if you're ever in Detroit, let me know and we'll head on down to Comerica Park - it's great! And hey - maybe we can talk Janey into coming!

paigeturner · #14 07-25-2008, 09:32 PM

Love - I would LOVE that! I haven't been to that one yet!

Jennasmom1990 · #15 07-25-2008, 10:15 PM

Get my GED...I never did finish high school and everytime I tried to go to classes for my GED I would be forced to remember why I didn't finish high school to begin with. Since I never dealt with giving up my daughter I never allowed myself the ability to put it far enough in the back of my head to accomplish getting my GED. So now that I have been in reunion (even though it ended on not very good terms, the reunion was good bc it allowed me to begin to make peace with my choice. Although I have come to the conclusion that I will never get over it, and that I may always regret my choice I am now learning to make peace with it. So now I want more than anything to accomplish making peace with my adoption history enough to be able to get my GED! The funny thing is...my husband asked me the other day if once I had my GED if I would like to take some college classes. It was weird because right a way I said yes, but when he asked me what I would take classes in I was stumped. YOu see, I never saw myself making enough peace with giving up my daughter to even get my GED let alone go on and take college classes to actually achieve a dream for myself. That really threw me for a loop because it was in that moment that I realized that I not only gave up my daughter, but I also gave up myself and my own hopes and dreams for me as well. So sad to think about what I have lost over the last 18 years, but so happy to realize that I have begun making enough peace to know that I want to be someone that I am proud, that my husband and children are proud, and that will make me feel like even though I made that sacarfice I finally found my way in the world. I will be going to take the GED test on Sept. 16&17, so that I can begin to know what it is like to have hopes and dreams for my own future. I am so excited for me!!! (sorry I tooted my own horn alot in this post. I have had a pretty rough day and for some reason when I sat down to type this I suddenly realized that it is ok to love myself alittle.)

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