What are you reaching for?

Selfish · 08-16-2006, 12:37 PM

My family wanted me to be either a teacher or a lawyer. (They`ve now taken up on the doctor/psychologist hope-theory -

)

They want me to be like the rest of the family, actually. I think of all my uncles, aunts, cousins, etc., are either a lawyer or a teacher, or a doctor.

Going to have to pay for my own secondary education.
I didn`t really do well at school, either. (Got to get back either September or January, or ... well, whenever I get back to it. lol)

So, it looks like I`ll be either a secretary/reception or data entry clerk, retail clerk, whatever. This will be enough to pay rent, utilities, food. Maybe even get telephone and cable.

Worked as a janitor before, too, so I know that no matter where I end up I`ll find a way of making it fun.

What I`d like to do, though - what that little spark in my heart is calling for, is to continue being a writer. I don`t have to be published. Heck, I know that for ever five hundred thousand people hacking at their keyboard, there is only one published writer. This doesn`t detract from the fact that I AM a writer. My knowledge of the language is my instrument, carving out symphonies with words on blanked out documents. I weave stories from dreams and electricity.

I respect any one else out there who works in my craft, too. We may be considered hacks by others, but we are truly Wordsmiths.

I also salute the other Smiths; the electric guitar player, always looking for their major break into the bigtime, the programer who with nimble mind forges programs because they MUST (it`s an internal thing.)

It comes to mind that anyone who reaches for something, that pursues their dream EVEN IN "HARSH" REALITY, that they are fufilling their destiny.

(Not ever being recognized by the public, not being paid for their work, etc. Forum Mods and Admins come to mind. <giggles>)

Anyone who does their job and hates it, or just goes from mundane day to dreary night, really should look at how starved their soul is.
(Mind you, a starved soul could be symptomatic of a sick/injured/hungry/no music body, too.)

To the reader of this post, I direct these questions:
1) What are you reaching for - what feeds your soul?
2) How are you living your destiny now?

One last thing; I wouldn`t be comfortable giving too many details over the internet, so I don`t expect you to.

For me, if I were to answer the questions:

1) Research, Music and Magic feed my soul. I am currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program that uses my abilities. Hope to be able to finish college in four years.

2) I am a writer of fantasy fiction, often dipping into reality. I prefer writing about the typical day, messed up with some form of magic - even if its technologically based magic. My stories go up on my web log.

Ciao for now!

Althane · 08-16-2006, 01:58 PM

1) Knowledge! Knowledge is power, and I wish for the most power I can gain over people.

2) I'm in school. Good place to get general knowledge, if not working.

Simlpistic, aren't I?

To others: Is it me or does the person above like typign in really large letters?

Is it weird that that kind of annoys me?

Melonwheels · 08-16-2006, 02:05 PM

1) A corporate executive with the power to revolutionize the way we live.

2) I'm already accumulating the business acumenI need through university so I'm pretty satisfied.

greed · 08-16-2006, 03:06 PM

1.Money

2.Power

3.A long life.

And yes the large font is VERY annoying.

On living my destiny now... I'm very healthy, so I'm doing the life expectancy thing well.

adamark · 08-16-2006, 04:47 PM

I want to construct a new world!, make music, and loooooove.

Selfish · 08-16-2006, 05:36 PM

Sorry, all. Point taken. No more type larger than two. It was an experiment, and it didn`t do as well as expected.
Thank you for your fairly gentle correction.

edit -- by the way, appreciate the sharing. Coolness abounds.

Funka Genocide · 08-16-2006, 05:57 PM

what an interesting thread, the large font in no way deterred my interest either, go figure eh?

We're in the same boat it appears, I really just want to write. Fiction, political commentary, comedic satire, storyboards and scripts for comics and movies, too many ideas and not enough time. If the proverbial Genie in a lamp gave me the power to twist fate in my own direction, I'd ask for six months of freedom to write something, anything.

Unfortunately I'm one of those "hate my job, gray days and chilly nights" sorts. Honestly, if I could quit this gig I'd have been out the door years ago, unfortunately the military is a bit more tenacious in it's employee retention than say, Wal Mart. They can send you to prison for quitting, heh.

and so I spend my empty hours madly hacking away at government purchased keyboards in the feeble hope that something brilliant slips out. Some day soon they'll let me go, and then I'll do what I was meant to.

entertain people who know how to read.

good luck to you sir!

MuMu · 08-16-2006, 05:58 PM

1) For now, Get out of my country. Fast. Pretending to go to Canada.

2) Finishing High School, going to a military one.

Muffin Mage · 08-16-2006, 08:24 PM

1) Learn everything worth knowing.

2) Do everything worth doing.

Not reaching high at all, am I?

Demetrius · 08-16-2006, 09:58 PM

1) The act of refined creation feeds the soul spot, be it electronics, sound, art or just finding something that feels right. As for what I reach for lets just say I'm the hopeless romantic type.

2) Dead stuck in the water... broken cars and medical bills suck the life outta me. 'But my heart will go on and ooooonn' (Titanic Cheese)

08-16-2006, 12:37 PM	#1
Selfish mammothtank send me that link again Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canuckistan. Posts: 356	What are you reaching for? My family wanted me to be either a teacher or a lawyer. (They`ve now taken up on the doctor/psychologist hope-theory - ) They want me to be like the rest of the family, actually. I think of all my uncles, aunts, cousins, etc., are either a lawyer or a teacher, or a doctor. Going to have to pay for my own secondary education. I didn`t really do well at school, either. (Got to get back either September or January, or ... well, whenever I get back to it. lol) So, it looks like I`ll be either a secretary/reception or data entry clerk, retail clerk, whatever. This will be enough to pay rent, utilities, food. Maybe even get telephone and cable. Worked as a janitor before, too, so I know that no matter where I end up I`ll find a way of making it fun. What I`d like to do, though - what that little spark in my heart is calling for, is to continue being a writer. I don`t have to be published. Heck, I know that for ever five hundred thousand people hacking at their keyboard, there is only one published writer. This doesn`t detract from the fact that I AM a writer. My knowledge of the language is my instrument, carving out symphonies with words on blanked out documents. I weave stories from dreams and electricity. I respect any one else out there who works in my craft, too. We may be considered hacks by others, but we are truly Wordsmiths. I also salute the other Smiths; the electric guitar player, always looking for their major break into the bigtime, the programer who with nimble mind forges programs because they MUST (it`s an internal thing.) It comes to mind that anyone who reaches for something, that pursues their dream EVEN IN "HARSH" REALITY, that they are fufilling their destiny. (Not ever being recognized by the public, not being paid for their work, etc. Forum Mods and Admins come to mind. <giggles>) Anyone who does their job and hates it, or just goes from mundane day to dreary night, really should look at how starved their soul is. (Mind you, a starved soul could be symptomatic of a sick/injured/hungry/no music body, too.) To the reader of this post, I direct these questions: 1) What are you reaching for - what feeds your soul? 2) How are you living your destiny now? One last thing; I wouldn`t be comfortable giving too many details over the internet, so I don`t expect you to. For me, if I were to answer the questions: 1) Research, Music and Magic feed my soul. I am currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program that uses my abilities. Hope to be able to finish college in four years. 2) I am a writer of fantasy fiction, often dipping into reality. I prefer writing about the typical day, messed up with some form of magic - even if its technologically based magic. My stories go up on my web log. Ciao for now!

08-16-2006, 09:58 PM	#10
Demetrius In need of a vacation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Vermont Posts: 3,236	1) The act of refined creation feeds the soul spot, be it electronics, sound, art or just finding something that feels right. As for what I reach for lets just say I'm the hopeless romantic type. 2) Dead stuck in the water... broken cars and medical bills suck the life outta me. 'But my heart will go on and ooooonn' (Titanic Cheese) __________________ DFM, Demon seed of Hell who fuels its incredible power by butchering little girls and feeding on their innocence. Demetrius, Dark clown of the netherworld, a being of incalculable debauchery and a soulless, faceless evil as old as time itself. Zilla, The chick. ~DFM Wii bishie bishie kawaii baka! ~ Fifthfiend

08-16-2006, 02:05 PM	#3
Melonwheels Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 90	1) A corporate executive with the power to revolutionize the way we live. 2) I'm already accumulating the business acumenI need through university so I'm pretty satisfied.

08-16-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
Selfish mammothtank send me that link again Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canuckistan. Posts: 356	Sorry, all. Point taken. No more type larger than two. It was an experiment, and it didn`t do as well as expected. Thank you for your fairly gentle correction. edit -- by the way, appreciate the sharing. Coolness abounds.

08-16-2006, 05:57 PM	#7
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	what an interesting thread, the large font in no way deterred my interest either, go figure eh? We're in the same boat it appears, I really just want to write. Fiction, political commentary, comedic satire, storyboards and scripts for comics and movies, too many ideas and not enough time. If the proverbial Genie in a lamp gave me the power to twist fate in my own direction, I'd ask for six months of freedom to write something, anything. Unfortunately I'm one of those "hate my job, gray days and chilly nights" sorts. Honestly, if I could quit this gig I'd have been out the door years ago, unfortunately the military is a bit more tenacious in it's employee retention than say, Wal Mart. They can send you to prison for quitting, heh. and so I spend my empty hours madly hacking away at government purchased keyboards in the feeble hope that something brilliant slips out. Some day soon they'll let me go, and then I'll do what I was meant to. entertain people who know how to read. good luck to you sir!

08-16-2006, 05:58 PM	#8
MuMu Rocky Wrench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rio Posts: 1,197	1) For now, Get out of my country. Fast. Pretending to go to Canada. 2) Finishing High School, going to a military one.