Comments on: Dreams

By: Daryl

Daryl — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:16:19 +0000

Good to hear from you again super M. I am living my dream at the moment. I get to be a stay at home mom and watch the daily discoveries my little boy makes about his world and how it all fits together.

Yes, there are times when I long for some intelligent conversation, and sometimes I think it would be nice to have a full time domestic, but then again I would resent the invasion of my space.

I’m not saying that I will always be satisfied with things as they are at present, but for the moment, it is such a privilege (and very hard work). Don’t be in too much of a hurry to save the world. When the twins arrive you will have your hands full, and just watching them develop in the first few years is such a fulfillment. The world will still be there in 5 or 10 years to save.

By: Dorette Opperman

Dorette Opperman — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:17 +0000

Nice topic Maritza and it’s good to read something from you again! I’m amazed with the similarities between the different posts – there’s a common thread in all of our postings (except for our shared journey!) and that is that everybody either want to do something different or are doing something differen! Is this because of IF or is it part of a quarterlife crisis or just simply part of life…..?

I’m taking the jump to a new career in December and while i also get bored quite quickly and have a few things on my list that i would like to do – I think this new things are just a start in the right direction – one must never forget the time it took to get the necessary experience in your current job! So it’s the start of a new decade to get experienced in my new things! I’m also venturing into the training direction with my Babygym classes (maybe study further in Early Childhood Development), a therapeutic direction with the Massaging (wish I could do Physiotherapy but due to my current domicili – a course in sport massage must do)and hopefully a bit of creativity on the side by having time for a project or 2!

If I had enough money and except for also being a uber mom – i would love to travel, have a second hand bookshop with atmosphere, be a chocolatier and or a perfumier!

Never give up on your dreams – you can realise it if you want!
xx

By: SCY

SCY — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:14 +0000

Hmmm, interesting one.

I too think that dreams are fluid and ever changing. I think ones dreams of life are direclty shaped by your current situations and they change with your siutations and the challengs you face. When I was younger my dream was to become a zoologist – but as I grew up my dream was to go into hotels and travel the world (only got the working in hotel part right) and right now my dreams are focused on creating and completeing our family.

I think also that it’s important to realise that sometimes dreams can be simple too. Not all dreams have to be grandoise. Sometimes it can be as simple as paying off a house or something like that.

I hope you get to realise all your dreams my friend, while being uber mom and teaching the rest of us how it’s done.

xxx

By: Sian

Sian — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:04:56 +0000

That is a very very good question. I keep going around and around with it. So I can’t say that I have clarity. I do know that it involves people and development. So the coaching and training fall in quite nicely. I also know that I want what I do to make a difference. I can’t stand the thought of being insignificant.

By: Shaz

Shaz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:41:23 +0000

I think our dreams and ambitions are very fluid and can change in the blink of an eye, depending on where we find ourselves in life and our circumstances.
I never really had a dream/purpose, or rather I was confused by what I wanted, my life has changed directions a few times and each time the dreams have changed. I’ve also had a major shift in career path and what I do now has nothing to do with what I studied.
Ultimately, I believe one of my strong points is my nurturing and caring personality, my ability to show compassion to others while still being a voice of reason. I strongly believe that my infertility journey has/will change the course of my life. I believe there is a book in the pipeline (already have a published author who wants to ghost write for me). Every aptitude test I’ve ever taken has said my strength is as a mentor or counselor and I see myself doing something within the infertility community. Just not sure what yet, I stand back in wonder and wait and watch as the plan/path unfolds in front of me. I need to get to the end of this journey in order for the next phase to begin.

By: HopelesslyTTC

HopelesslyTTC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:11:43 +0000

Seems I’m not the only one thinking these sorts of thoughts at the moment…I’ve been struggling with this question for years – doesn’t help when you have a career-orientated super-wife!
Seemed serendipitous to read your post this morning…I was at my 4×4 Adventure Club meeting last night and one of the speakers had a few quotes. The one that really struck home to me was one attributed to Saint Augustine: “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
I have no doubt that I would choose to travel the world: awesome 4×4 campervan, the wife, the two kids, my camera equipment, scuba gear, and time/money…would love to have my photo’s published – being a paid wildlife photographer has also been a dream for many many years…but life does seem to get in the way!

Looking at your list, there seem quite a few items that could be attempted concurrently…prevents you getting bored too quickly if you have a few projects to juggle.

I’m sure Übermom is on the cards no matter what other options you select.

By: Elize

Elize — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:13:05 +0000

Love your post! Have been thinking about the same thing a lot lately, escpecially in light of my recent decision.

I love what I’m doing now. Especially being able to give advice to the many emails I recieve on trying to get pregnant, it gives me purpose in life. But then I have a secret desire to be a part time paramedic, but not just the basic paramedic, the more advanced one where you are able to administer meds etc. But I am afraid of how I will cope with extreme trauma and death and especially the danger of HIV. So for now, while I mull over it, it remains a dream, I might just start with a basic First Aid course and CPR. I know it sounds silly and not glamorous at all. As a child I wanted to be a Docter ( I still do) but circumstances were so that I was not able to study so I went into the Finance field instead, for me it’s a mindnumbing job, but I do enjoy statistics, so I am happiest when I have a spreadsheet open and working out lots of statistics and stuff. Absolutely love it! Also bookeeping. Keeping everything perfectly balanced and in the right place.

I am not creative at all, to the frustration of my hubby who has given up trying to encourage me to explore that side of me.

I think I must stop, there seems to be a lot more I want to do without actually realising it!