Are You Where You Want to Be?

[Rhiannon]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

[S2M]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

And at one point I wanted to be Andy Dufresne.....

[bluejeangirl76]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

I have the same problem. I wrote something once that I can't use in it's current form... it was just for fun... but it went in a direction I didn't expect and it got kind of good! But all the work in trying to fix the part I can't use (which was the original focus, so that's a problem) - omg, I don't know where to go with it. I've wanted to be a writer since I was about 10. I just have trouble executing what's in my mind into something viable for written form.

[larryfromnextdoor]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

And at one point I wanted to be Andy Dufresne.....

[Deb]

I was in a relationship that was going nowhere for far too long (3.5 years) but I was too stubborn to admit it. That's about the only possible big black mark I have on what has been a great time of my life like the early 20s are hopefully supposed to be. But hey, you live and you learn. I'm still young, there's lotsa broads out there, and there's lots of fun to be had before I "have to" settle down

Otherwise I'm feelin great besides this damn sinus infection I can't kick

Change that 3.5 years to 20+ years and same here. Even including "that damn sinus infection". Arggg, after 10 days of antibiotics, I've still got major sinus pressure on the right side, even my damn teeth hurt and right gland is swollen.........so, heading back to the doctor tomorrow for probably a second bout of antibiotics. The right side of my face is even swollen a bit. LOL I don't care if I look like the elephant man by next week, I'm still going to TSO!

Mid 40s, I'm finally where I wanna be. Living life to the fullest. If somebody would have told this doormat (and yes I was) years ago, I'd be flying off on my own to meet a bunch of music people I didn't even know, I would have told them they were crazy. I wouldn't change a damn thing about my life the last few years!

[ProgRocker53]

I have written over 30 chapter ones in my life. About 10 chapter twos. 3 chapter threes.

The furthest I ever got was chapter four. Once. and ironically it was my WORST work. ugh.

[Enigma869]

I'm 21

The socks I have on are 21

[bluejeangirl76]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

And at one point I wanted to be Andy Dufresne.....

You wanted to go to prison for murdering your wife and escape with Morgan Freeman?

That's a strange goal.

[Ehwmatt]

I was in a relationship that was going nowhere for far too long (3.5 years) but I was too stubborn to admit it. That's about the only possible big black mark I have on what has been a great time of my life like the early 20s are hopefully supposed to be. But hey, you live and you learn. I'm still young, there's lotsa broads out there, and there's lots of fun to be had before I "have to" settle down

Otherwise I'm feelin great besides this damn sinus infection I can't kick

Change that 3.5 years to 20+ years and same here. Even including that damn sinus infection. Arggg, after 10 days of antibiotics, I've still got major sinus pressure on the right side, even my damn teeth hurt and right gland is swollen.........so, heading back to the doctor tomorrow for probably a second bout of antibiotics. The right side of my face is even swollen a bit. LOL I don't care if I look like the elephant man by next week, I'm still going to TSO!

I had a round of anitbiotics I finished last Tuesday... still no better. It was some crappy drug that started with a C... had a Z in it too I think. Useless. I wish he woulda just given me a Z-pack, it's definitely not a cold cuz this has been goin on for about a month now (I waited two weeks before goin in cuz I thought it was a cold)

[Angel]

Am I where I want to be right now? No, I want to be on a warm beach listening to the waves hit the sand...

Am I where I want to be in life in general? Yes...I have the best kids in the entire world, hands down!!! I have a great home, I have everything I need, I live in a beautiful place, I have a good job and I'm on my way to an even better job. What more could I ask for?

[ProgRocker53]

The way I figure, if I keep living like I have been the past two months, things will right themselves in no time.

I forgot to mention earlier, I've also been getting back in touch with the big guy upstairs. To many of you that may not seem big or important at all, but for me it has.

Another thing that's really helped me is to think more of the things I DO have, than the things I DON'T have. Sure I'm not living a wild and crazy life filled with adventure and money and success.... BUT... I have a close family who gets along, a decent little group of friends, a loving girlfriend, decent health, I'm broke but I'm not homeless or starving... AND i have time on my side.

Every day is a blessing, so take advantage of it. Do something for someone or do something you enjoy. Today I'm treating my girlfriend to lunch, going for a walk, and napping with her before I go home to drink Landshark and play Modern Warfare 2 all night.

Today will be a good day.

[Ehwmatt]

The way I figure, if I keep living like I have been the past two months, things will right themselves in no time.

I forgot to mention earlier, I've also been getting back in touch with the big guy upstairs. To many of you that may not seem big or important at all, but for me it has.

Another thing that's really helped me is to think more of the things I DO have, than the things I DON'T have. Sure I'm not living a wild and crazy life filled with adventure and money and success.... BUT... I have a close family who gets along, a decent little group of friends, a loving girlfriend, decent health, I'm broke but I'm not homeless or starving... AND i have time on my side.

Every day is a blessing, so take advantage of it. Do something for someone or do something you enjoy. Today I'm treating my girlfriend to lunch, going for a walk, and napping with her before I go home to drink Landshark and play Modern Warfare 2 all night.

Today will be a good day.

You got the right attitude man, things will work out 100% for you. It's the people who are self-defeating, they fulfill their own prophecies, especially at the age bracket we're in.

EDIT: Although I'd drink a darker beer to go along with popping your MW2 cherry... perhaps a Guinness or at least Great Lakes XMas Ale

[Deb]

Another thing that's really helped me is to think more of the things I DO have, than the things I DON'T have.

[Rhiannon]

Point is, you can spend your time whining about where you want to be or what you think you should have accomplished, or you can wake up, realize you're not yet in a box underneath a few hundred pounds of dirt and get your ass out there and make your own history.

You've only got one life and it ain't over 'til it's over. And if you're going to give in half way through you deserve your ass kicked.

[ProgRocker53]

The way I figure, if I keep living like I have been the past two months, things will right themselves in no time.

I forgot to mention earlier, I've also been getting back in touch with the big guy upstairs. To many of you that may not seem big or important at all, but for me it has.

Another thing that's really helped me is to think more of the things I DO have, than the things I DON'T have. Sure I'm not living a wild and crazy life filled with adventure and money and success.... BUT... I have a close family who gets along, a decent little group of friends, a loving girlfriend, decent health, I'm broke but I'm not homeless or starving... AND i have time on my side.

Every day is a blessing, so take advantage of it. Do something for someone or do something you enjoy. Today I'm treating my girlfriend to lunch, going for a walk, and napping with her before I go home to drink Landshark and play Modern Warfare 2 all night.

Today will be a good day.

You got the right attitude man, things will work out 100% for you. It's the people who are self-defeating, they fulfill their own prophecies, especially at the age bracket we're in.

EDIT: Although I'd drink a darker beer to go along with popping your MW2 cherry... perhaps a Guinness or at least Great Lakes XMas Ale

I'm getting Great Lakes for my beer next week. I need to stop shuffling my feet on that and give it a go, I've never heard anything bad about it.

As of right now my all-time favorite beer is Guinness Extra Stout, I love that shit

[Ehwmatt]

The way I figure, if I keep living like I have been the past two months, things will right themselves in no time.

I forgot to mention earlier, I've also been getting back in touch with the big guy upstairs. To many of you that may not seem big or important at all, but for me it has.

Another thing that's really helped me is to think more of the things I DO have, than the things I DON'T have. Sure I'm not living a wild and crazy life filled with adventure and money and success.... BUT... I have a close family who gets along, a decent little group of friends, a loving girlfriend, decent health, I'm broke but I'm not homeless or starving... AND i have time on my side.

Every day is a blessing, so take advantage of it. Do something for someone or do something you enjoy. Today I'm treating my girlfriend to lunch, going for a walk, and napping with her before I go home to drink Landshark and play Modern Warfare 2 all night.

Today will be a good day.

You got the right attitude man, things will work out 100% for you. It's the people who are self-defeating, they fulfill their own prophecies, especially at the age bracket we're in.

EDIT: Although I'd drink a darker beer to go along with popping your MW2 cherry... perhaps a Guinness or at least Great Lakes XMas Ale

I'm getting Great Lakes for my beer next week. I need to stop shuffling my feet on that and give it a go, I've never heard anything bad about it.

As of right now my all-time favorite beer is Guinness Extra Stout, I love that shit

I mean there's so many different kinds of Great Lakes... Dortmunder Gold is the staple, very good. XMas Ale is awesome, their Oktoberfest is heavenly although it might not be bottled anymore, and there's a buncha different kinds that are great for other occasions. Edmund Fitzgerald is their porter, that's really good. The Blackout Stout is for dark beer lovers ONLY... it's a heavy brew, 9.2% and very dark... but VERY tasty. I'm gonna have to wait for it to start snowing before I start in on that one.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/beerPr ... beer_id=10

[StevePerryHair]

So in this thread we learn where we want to be is drinking beer

[S2M]

I've always wrestled with WHO I wanted to be....I've always wanted to be a short, polish cabbage farmer named Laszlo. Hey, but that's just me.

[Ehwmatt]

So in this thread we learn where we want to be is drinking beer

Everything else is just a means to that end

[Angel]

I've always wrestled with WHO I wanted to be....I've always wanted to be a short, polish cabbage farmer named Laszlo. Hey, but that's just me.

Maybe you could get Andrew to change your screen name....hey, it's a start!

[StevePerryHair]

So in this thread we learn where we want to be is drinking beer

Everything else is just a means to that end

[yulog]

I'm 21

The socks I have on are 21

I'm just happy to be alive, and when John tells me where to get a pair of those socks, my life will be complete.

[lights1961]

most times yes, I am where I want to be... work, life all of it... there have been lots of highs... some lows...and a few crossroads... but thats life...at 48... running a business... and getting to travel...
all pretty cool stuff... the issue is the future... where will it lead is anyones guess... as business climate changes, will our travel store survive?? Who knows...

BTW my 30 year reunion is next summer... cant wait... those of you who havent gone...there great and lots of fun.

[MBPL]

Am I where I want to be? Well, I am not quite there yet, but I am still standing so there is still hope. MBPL

[Jana]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

I really admire my older brother. He began painting with no training a few years ago and became obsessed with it and has become good enough to be accepted to enter in art festivals and some galleries and has sold paintings from $300 all the way up to $1200. His perserverence and passion amazed me. I would have given up the first year, and here he is several years later making money and also enjoying what he does. He doesn't expect to make a lot of money, but loves doing it and growing in his talent. When he first entered in the shows and was asking $300 for small paintings, my older brother made fun of him and was dismissive and told him you can get those paintings on the sidewalk shows that come to town for $30. Guess who got the last laugh..

[S2M]

And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

The point is that you get busy living or get busy dying. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I think you're fucking up by not taking advantage of what you're capable of. Most people make the mistake of living for money. So those things are sitting in a closet, so what. Keep creating.

I really admire my older brother. He began painting with no training a few years ago and became obsessed with it and has become good enough to be accepted to enter in art festivals and some galleries and has sold paintings from $300 all the way up to $1200. His perserverence and passion amazed me. I would have given up the first year, and here he is several years later making money and also enjoying what he does. He doesn't expect to make a lot of money, but loves doing it and growing in his talent. When he first entered in the shows and was asking $300 for small paintings, my older brother made fun of him and was dismissive and told him you can get those paintings on the sidewalk shows that come to town for $30. Guess who got the last laugh..

Are you sure you two didn't fist-bump each other - and he became a $1200 painting?

[Blueskies]

That is such a tough question in that if you say no you are admitting failure. I think with me, I've been afraid of success. Most people are afraid of failure, I'm the opposite. At 10 I wanted to be a CSI person well before it was a TV show. Well that, and Quincy M.D. But as life went on I seemed to gravitate towards things that brought me further and further away from my goals. I'd be on the path, then do something to derail the train. Afraid of success. I'm sure that is a sickness in the DSM -V....Afraid of Success, chapter 3, page 54.

And now, at 40....I've pretty much given up on ever realizing my earlier aspirations...I've written screenplays(just sitting in folders), I've written children's books(I even made one as a project in a Children's LIt class) and they just occipy space in my closet. I've made drawings of inventions. I've come up with great marketing campaigns, and great products. I even have half a comedy routine sort of written out. And even have written a couple of short stories(don't have the energy anymore to make them complete novels).....and all this just takes up space in a closet. And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

You won't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been. Reflect on the path you've taken and on the obstacles you've come upon. Think about which ones hindered you and ask yourself why you let them continue to hold you back from going where you want to go. Once you look at them clearly you'll find that they were not really that big to cross and you'll see that you are the only one thats standing in your way and have put many of the hurdles there in front of you. Let go of some burdens that you don't need to carry and you'll have more strength to proceed forward and jump any hurdles.

You can either stand still where you are and remain stagnant and have regrets at the end of the road or you can believe strongly enough and be determined to go where you want to be. You either stay stuck with I coulda, I shoulda and what might have been or say I can and I will.....it's up to you. It's never too late to change direction and move forward.

Don't put a big part of yourself in the closet and leave it there in the dark to gather only dust, wither and die... bring it out in the light and let that creative part of you live....things can only grow with light and feeding. You're writing is a part of you just like your leg, arm, hand, etc......you wouldn't intentionally cut off your hand would you? So why are you cutting off your creativity???

Just my 2 cents.

[stevew2]

That is such a tough question in that if you say no you are admitting failure. I think with me, I've been afraid of success. Most people are afraid of failure, I'm the opposite. At 10 I wanted to be a CSI person well before it was a TV show. Well that, and Quincy M.D. But as life went on I seemed to gravitate towards things that brought me further and further away from my goals. I'd be on the path, then do something to derail the train. Afraid of success. I'm sure that is a sickness in the DSM -V....Afraid of Success, chapter 3, page 54.

And now, at 40....I've pretty much given up on ever realizing my earlier aspirations...I've written screenplays(just sitting in folders), I've written children's books(I even made one as a project in a Children's LIt class) and they just occipy space in my closet. I've made drawings of inventions. I've come up with great marketing campaigns, and great products. I even have half a comedy routine sort of written out. And even have written a couple of short stories(don't have the energy anymore to make them complete novels).....and all this just takes up space in a closet. And at 40, like I said, what would be the point.

And I've come to accept this, more or less, in the last few years.....

You won't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been. Reflect on the path you've taken and on the obstacles you've come upon. Think about which ones hindered you and ask yourself why you let them continue to hold you back from going where you want to go. Once you look at them clearly you'll find that they were not really that big to cross and you'll see that you are the only one thats standing in your way and have put many of the hurdles there in front of you. Let go of some burdens that you don't need to carry and you'll have more strength to proceed forward and jump any hurdles.

You can either stand still where you are and remain stagnant and have regrets at the end of the road or you can believe strongly enough and be determined to go where you want to be. You either stay stuck with I coulda, I shoulda and what might have been or say I can and I will.....it's up to you. It's never too late to change direction and move forward.

Don't put a big part of yourself in the closet and leave it there in the dark to gather only dust, wither and die... bring it out in the light, AND ADMIT YOU ARE A GAY PERSON and let that creative part of you live....things can only grow with light and feeding. You're writing is a part of you just like your leg, arm, hand, etc......you wouldn't intentionally cut off your hand would you? So why are you cutting off your creativity???

Just my 2 cents.

i need some Advil

[Michigan Girl]

Just my 2 cents.

i need some Advil

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[stevew2]

Just my 2 cents.

i need some Advil

heeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeheeeeeee!!!!

I BET YOU COULD GIT RID OF MY HEADACHE