I was thinking about my life the other day and suddenly I was struck by the difference in what my childhood dreams were and where I actually am today. Not that there are not good, no, GREAT, things in my life because there are but it does make me wonder. I put together a list of things I wanted to be when I was younger and much more naive.
Teacher- I have been told many times in my life that I am bossy. There is actually a note from my 4th grade teacher on my report card that says "Amanda seems to want to run the class." I seem to be the person that people I work with come to for spell check and instructional tips on how to do things.
Fire Fighter- Did you know there is a specific group of fire fighters just for airport/airplane fires? They are not "regular" fire fighters (as if a fire fighter could be "regular") but they are specially trained for high heat intensity fires and airport security situations! I remember doing research on them and wanting to be the one to roll out onto the tarmac to help.
Marine Biologist- I love swimming and love the cool little creatures under the sea. The ocean holds so many secrets and has always had a mysterious pull on me. I wish there was a way to evaporate all the water for a short time with all the life in it frozen in a type of suspended animation so we could go and look and discover. Imagine taking a guided tour to the deepest part of the ocean, finding long lost wreckage, and discovering new species! Then after the tour just flip the switch and all the water is back and it is like it was.
FBI Criminal Profiler- I like to think I am in tune with a person's emotions and can get a general feel for someone. I often wonder what a person is thinking and what goes on in their head. The processes in the mind that lead a person to action are fascinating to me.
Journalist- I like to write and dabble here and there. That combined with my general nosiness made this seem like a natural fit for me.
Veterinarian- I love animals great and small. My first instinct upon seeing an animal is "I want to pet that!" I would love to have a house full of crazy and rare creatures. It would break my heart, though, to not be able to help.
What you don't see on that list is Customer Service Bitch. Which is what I am. How did I get from the list above to a cubical getting berated by a 75 year old woman who is unhappy about having to pay a Medicare deductible? Funny how life is and how life can change. Interesting to think on and a lesson learned that if/when I have children I will make sure to emphasize the importance of keeping dreams in the foreground because life is way too short to be someones bitch.
Teacher- I have been told many times in my life that I am bossy. There is actually a note from my 4th grade teacher on my report card that says "Amanda seems to want to run the class." I seem to be the person that people I work with come to for spell check and instructional tips on how to do things.
Fire Fighter- Did you know there is a specific group of fire fighters just for airport/airplane fires? They are not "regular" fire fighters (as if a fire fighter could be "regular") but they are specially trained for high heat intensity fires and airport security situations! I remember doing research on them and wanting to be the one to roll out onto the tarmac to help.
Marine Biologist- I love swimming and love the cool little creatures under the sea. The ocean holds so many secrets and has always had a mysterious pull on me. I wish there was a way to evaporate all the water for a short time with all the life in it frozen in a type of suspended animation so we could go and look and discover. Imagine taking a guided tour to the deepest part of the ocean, finding long lost wreckage, and discovering new species! Then after the tour just flip the switch and all the water is back and it is like it was.
FBI Criminal Profiler- I like to think I am in tune with a person's emotions and can get a general feel for someone. I often wonder what a person is thinking and what goes on in their head. The processes in the mind that lead a person to action are fascinating to me.
Journalist- I like to write and dabble here and there. That combined with my general nosiness made this seem like a natural fit for me.
Veterinarian- I love animals great and small. My first instinct upon seeing an animal is "I want to pet that!" I would love to have a house full of crazy and rare creatures. It would break my heart, though, to not be able to help.
What you don't see on that list is Customer Service Bitch. Which is what I am. How did I get from the list above to a cubical getting berated by a 75 year old woman who is unhappy about having to pay a Medicare deductible? Funny how life is and how life can change. Interesting to think on and a lesson learned that if/when I have children I will make sure to emphasize the importance of keeping dreams in the foreground because life is way too short to be someones bitch.
I could see you as all of these things. You are especially bossy. :)
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