Dare to Dream discussion

What's your next big thing?

Mine is paying down debts :-)
Hopefully I can stick to my plan and not get too carried away with tattoos like I did last summer :-) even though they did make me feel so great - tattoos have been a type of therapy the past year. I am just trying to slow down/cut back/take more time on any tattoo ideas that I come up with.

Keep in mind when posting that everyone has different goals and what might not seem like such a "big thing" to one person, might be very significant to someone else. Post away, whatever is important to you - What's your next big thing?

I believe if you actually share a goal with others, it gives the dream more power to be achieved than if you keep it to yourself. This is also a way to get feedback and encouragement which is also empowering :-)

My next big thing for me is to find what makes me happy. I get so consumed with trying to please everyone else, I have forgotten to include myself. This summer is going to be called THE SUMMER OF ERICA!

Sign up for motorcycle riding course, the one from the MAA. And start taking college courses. Maybe do some research into editing as a career.

Erica wrote: "My next big thing for me is to find what makes me happy. I get so consumed with trying to please everyone else, I have forgotten to include myself. This summer is going to be called THE SUMMER OF..."

Be safe, and have plenty of fun! ;)

Al wrote: "University. *dramatic horror music*"

O_O

Good luck.

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "What's your next big thing?

Mine is paying down debts :-)
Hopefully I can stick to my plan and not get too carried away with tattoos like I did last summer :-) even though they did make me feel..."

Tats can be so addictive, can't they? :D

Way to go Al! Thats my plan too, in order to make the most of my GI bill.

Keep your eyes on the prize. :D

Erica wrote: "My next big thing for me is to find what makes me happy. I get so consumed with trying to please everyone else, I have forgotten to include myself. This summer is going to be called THE SUMMER OF ERICA! "

I like that :-) Amazing. Have an Awesome Summer of Adventure and Discovery!!!

Al wrote: "University. *dramatic horror music*"

I'm sorry Al. Best of luck to you during this dark time.

I hope you get to take at least one fun class - you need some bright light of hope in your class schedule. Please tell me you are taking at least one fun class.....Please, even if it's not true, just tell me you are.

Becca wrote: "Sign up for motorcycle riding course, the one from the MAA. And start taking college courses. Maybe do some research into editing as a career."

Have you rode on a motorcycle before? Don't forget your helmet! Have you taken college courses before?

Becca wrote: "Tats can be so addictive, can't they? :D "

Yes. I'm going to start a tattoo thread very soon :-)

TATTOO THREAD! YAY! lol. Sorry, I can get really excited over the smallest, weirdest things... ;)

Yes, I have ridden with others before, and I loved it. Always wear a helmet. If only to keep the bugs and other road debris from hitting you in the face. That stuff hurts. And no on the college courses, too scared. Plus, I know I have a serious problem staying focused on anything.

My next big thing: get another tattoo. :D

LOL!

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo, but have no clue what kind. Maybe that's something I'll do this year.
Good luck to all going to college!

I have bought a new house and started a new job this year, that's enough big for now, I'm ready for little pleasures now...

Congratulations! That is awesomely amazing!

Thx dc and al.

Now that you've accomplished two big things so recently, go experience the simple joys of life :-)

Way to go Marc!

My next big thing? Yet another tattoo
and still trying to save up for nicer boobs too.

Oh my goodness :-) well, what is the plan for the next tattoo? When do you think you'll be able to get it?

I am not sure yet, I have about 4 to choose from, that's the biggest problem. Deciding which one.

Well, Keep us updated in the tattoo thread. Feel free to post about the tattoos you are considering (if you want to :-)

Mine is getting my parents to let me go to Tennessee for the summer to visit family.

Jamie wrote: "Mine is getting my parents to let me go to Tennessee for the summer to visit family."

That sounds fun :-) Do your parents not want to let you go?

well....its complicated lol. my dads fine with it but my mom doesn't want her baby (ew) to leave lol. shes fine if i'm gone for only two weeks but my friend whose going to be buying my ticket won't buy it if i can only come for that long cus its too expensive for that little of time. AND (lol) my dad says my mom is going to be the one whose deciding how long i stay. so i have to convince her to let me go for longer o.O

:-) Good Luck!

thanks im gonna need it lol

How do you plan to convince your mom?

My next "big thing" is my work-in-process, which is a supernatural suspense novel that I have tentatively named Rage's Echo. I finished the first draft and am currently about two-thirds of the way finished with my first round of edits. This time around I'm going to try to get an agent to represent my work. If all else fails, I'll stick with my current publisher. Please wish me luck!

Good luck to ya J.S.!

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "How do you plan to convince your mom?"

I have no freaking idea lol it's going to be really hard though. Ideas are definitely welcome. :)

Nora aka Diva wrote: "Good luck to ya J.S.!"

Thanks, Nora!

Good Luck J.S. I hope it gets published so I can read it in printed form. I still want to read your Portal book too :-)

The Land Beyond the Portal *is* available in printed form, but thus far Rage's Echo can only be in print if I run about 263 pages off the computer printer. :)

Jamie wrote: "Ideas are definitely welcome. :)"

I suggest a combination of two tactics: First, show that you are a responsible person and Second start bribing... Mothers Day is coming up and if her birthday is soon that could be good too. Start doing unexpected errands and chores and cater to the things she loves.

i've been doing stuff extra kinda lol. but my parents don't celebrate holidays (:/) so i can't do those but i have been trying to be nicer! :)

Jamie wrote: "i've been doing stuff extra kinda lol. but my parents don't celebrate holidays (:/) so i can't do those but i have been trying to be nicer! :)"

Are they Jehovah Witness? I don't know much about that belief so don't know if I can help. We may be able to hypnotize them though.

J. S. wrote: "The Land Beyond the Portal *is* available in printed form, but thus far Rage's Echo can only be in print if I run about 263 pages off the computer printer. :)"

The title "The Land Beyond the Portal" just sounds so intriguing to me. I love "The Chronicles of Narnia" and the idea of entering magical places through a doorway.

here is a thread to discuss the book "The Land Beyond the Portal":
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

Jamie,
As a mom I would say point out why staying longer works out better for everyone, including the cost factor.
Present your idea clearly, maturely and without whining.
Offer to call and check in daily(if possible).

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "here is a thread to discuss the book "The Land Beyond the Portal":
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8..."

Have I ever told you how awesome you are?

That is great advice Nora :-) It makes very sound sense.

Nora aka Diva wrote: "Jamie,
As a mom I would say point out why staying longer works out better for everyone, including the cost factor.
Present your idea clearly, maturely and without whining.
Offer to call and check ..."

Thanks. I have pointed it out. And now I'm just waiting to see if it made any impact. When I talk about it with her we usually end up fight as with everything else. I think were just to much alike haha :P

J. S. wrote: "Have I ever told you how awesome you are? "

Wow! Not that I can recall :-)

Al wrote: "Next big thing: get a job."

Alright! What kind of job do you have in mind? If you want to move to Boulder, Colorado and work in a small grocery story, I might be able to help you out :-)

Al wrote: " but I dislike socializing and I'm a very...stoic person so I don't know which job I will be able to tolerate."

This is why I work in a factory.

Depends on the factory actually, they are not all the same. I love my job.