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Across the Fence:  What did you want to be when you were growing up?  |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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 Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 06:17:59 AM
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horse trainer!! nothing else.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 06:20:00 AM
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These are all so wonderful, however, Marybeth, your's is just adorable--a hermit? Great!
Let's see--I wanted to be a jockey--like my dad. I was born on a horsefarm, raised on the backside of the racetrack and it just made sense, except to my father, who said it was "no place for a girl, especially one as pretty as you. And especially my daughter." He felt the life was just too hard--I guess I believed him because he'd lived it.
So, after THAT, because I'd always loved animals of every shape and size, and really loved reading James Herriot (still do), I wanted to be a large animal vet, but the qualifier was that it had to be in England.
My mom and dad had other plans--since I was decidedly tom-boy, they enrolled me in ballet class, which apparently "took" because I became a professional classical ballerina, danced for 14 years in New York and England, until I became injured and could no longer dance. I guess I got my "large animal" experience with dancing, too--while living in England I worked on a friends dairy farm when I wasn't in performances, so I was able to have the best of both worlds--pointe shoes, wellies and kissing cow noses.
Now, I work as a paralegal, garden at my little cottage, eat LOTS that I couldn't before when I was dancing, and live happily ever after. Certainly different from what I set out to do, but enjoyable and my life just the same.
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 07:52:59 AM
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| I wanted to be a wife and a mother and a Girl Scout leader. I've achieved all those, but at this time in life I kinda wish I had wanted to do something that would have provided an income!! |
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serenity1652
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Fawn
Elkins
WV
USA
140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 08:04:59 AM
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I have always wanted to be a forester. I wanted to know how things grow and why certain growing things become extinct. I will will have a double BS Business/Environmental Science and a AS in forestry in May of 2008. Yeah for me. And I wanted to be a wife and a mother. I am the mother of 2 girls and 2 boys and have a step daughter and step son that lives with us to. So I have just about gotten all that I wanted to in life.
Fawn
"May all of your farm girl dreams come true...as mine has"
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 09:38:06 AM
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Hahaha, Tracey! Good luck with that.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 10:01:25 AM
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My mom always teases me about this . . . when I was real little I used to say I wanted to live in a trailer house and be a restaurant lady! LOL! I had visions of being poor white trash! I did actually waitress for several years during college days and we own a 5th wheel, so I guess I came close! LOL! But most of my growing up years was spent wanting to be an artist. I was sure I would be a female version of Norman Rockwell, whom I idolized. But, life happens and dreams don't always go as planned. But now with my antique show and creative friends, I am beginning to see the spark towards creating return. I miss it terribly and could just kick myself sometimes for letting go of my dream. But truly my antique show does help fill that void and it is very creative in its own way.
Hugs and blessings!
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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CFlohe
True Blue Farmgirl
169 Posts
Cheryl
Port Angeles
WA
USA
169 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 10:49:35 AM
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I always just wanted to be a Mom. I've been other things too and have found that I had more dreams than I had thought I would but the main thing was to be a Mom. My first baby was premature and died when he was 2 weeks old and would have been 36yrs old the end of this month, can't believe it, I just don't feel that old. I had my 2nd son when I was 20 and have raised children ever since. I'm 53 now and my youngest is 13. It's interesting that so many of you did end up doing what you dreamed of doing as a child. I'm living the life I guess I always dreamed of, just never realized it if that makes any sense. Living in a log house on 10 acres, raising my kids, raising chickens, learning as I go along about sewing, canning, planning a garden.... I'd have to say I'm pretty blessed!
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 12:36:36 PM
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My list is really long:
Librarian, Laura Ingalls, a missionary to Kentucky, a vet, a teacher, a nurse, a mom, a wife, a homemaker, interior decorator, secretary, waitress, writer, own a craft/quilt/sewing shop.
Guess I've achieved a few of those, I waitressed my way through high school, work as our church secretary, and I'm a wife and mother, and I tell myself I'll achieve the teacher part with my children. I don't own a shop but I do a lot of sewing! And I'm on a first name basis with every librarian at our local library due to my frequent (2-3 times per week) visits! |
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CFlohe
True Blue Farmgirl
169 Posts
Cheryl
Port Angeles
WA
USA
169 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 12:58:11 PM
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When I came into my teens was when there were alot of hippies and communes and I do remember thinking that I would like to live that life which I guess isn't much different than what I want in my life now... The simple life and all that went with it except that instead of alot of women doing my work it's just me!
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
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birdie
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Amy
Hilliard
OH
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 3:02:52 PM
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I love this thread!!
Most of all I wanted to be wife and a stay-at-home a mom and live somewhere in the country in a really old farmhouse that I would restore. I also aspired to be Jane Goodall (gray ponytail and all), a Jim Henson puppeteer, a National Geographic photographer, a librarian, and a postal carrier. LOL
Well I got my biggest wish and have a beautiful son and get to stay at home. I don't live in the country, but I do have a fairly large yard. And my house isn't that old (although circa 1962 is much older than most of my friends' homes), and restoring is far too glamorous a term for the never-ending list of repairs/renovations.
But it is an awesome turn-out. I'm truly blessed! |
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 4:12:55 PM
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When I was little I wanted to be a vet and own a farm with a horse. But when I got to high school I ran around with a bad crowd and got into tons of trouble. By then I love doing hair. I would do my friends hair and makeup all the time. I got my GED and went to hair school. I worked as a hair stylist for 17 years then I decided I wanted a change and tried retail management. I got promoted a few time now I am in charge of 120 Pharmacist and all their schedules and payroll. I am kinda like a stressed out admin. I hate my job but my body was giving out for standing on my feet all day and I would have required surgery on my shoulder to continue the pace I was going. I would love to stay home and work on the farm all day but it just isn't in our budget. Even though I never was able to go to school to be a vet. I have tons of Chickens and my wonderful cows. I learn things new every day. I just learned how to garden two years ago and I love it. I still want to get the horse though.
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 6:57:29 PM
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I wanted to be a secretary from the time I was 7 years old. In high school I took as many business classes as I could and loved it. That's what I've done my whole life except now it's not PC to be called a secretary -- it's admin assistant. I love business and that's the first section I grab out of the paper on Sunday. Also read as many business magazines as I can. For many years I wanted to be a "career woman". A couple of years ago I discovered that what I really wanted was to have a more simple life and really didn't want a "career". Now I'm happy to be a wife, mom, and homemaker who has a 3 day a week job doing bookkeeping. Just enough to keep my mind working, gets me out of the house, and gives me spending money. The rest of the time I'm happy to be at home nesting.
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 7:17:34 PM
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| RusticCOttage- you sound like where I am at now. I always wanted to be a medical secretary but took the long way around. Now I am studying for my Bachelor's in Health Information Management. YEAH!! I can't wait to work in a hospital. |
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Katidid
Farmgirl at Heart
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 7:37:48 PM
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I wanted to be a ballerina, an ice cream girl, a wife and mom. I worked at Baskin Robbins, took ballet, got married...I just need to have some children, now! I can't wait...
"...plain Kate, and bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst..." |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 8:23:13 PM
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When I was little, I had my heart set on being a veterinarian. At the time, I loved school and got excited when I found out how much college being a vet required. I was also really into nature and wanted to be a scientist. I also thought it would be neat to work at Disney World! When jr. high came along, I got into music. I played clarinet and sang in the choir. In 6th or 7th grade, my friend and I sent a tape to a record company and were turned down. I'd love to listen to that tape now! When I started high school, I lost all my ambition and started becoming depressed. I also had a hard time in social situations. I left public school in the middle of my freshman year to be homeschooled. I was a lot happier, but during the summer before my senior year, I became severely depressed. Things like getting a job or going to college, or even having a boyfriend seemed impossible. But I got the help I needed and got better. I slowly started getting my dreams back. I attempted college classes, joined choirs, and made friends. It's been almost four years since that terrible experience and life is good. I met the man of my dreams and we're getting married in June 2008. College didn't work out, but I think I'm going to try it again. I'm planning on getting my GED this spring since I didn't keep very good records during high school. I'm still not exactly sure what I want to be, but I have some ideas! Vet tech, outdoor/environmental education, environmental science, herbalist, sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and the list goes on! More than anything, I want to own a little piece of land in the country, be a wife and mother, and tend to a few animals and fields. I can't wait to see what the future throws my way!
Happy dreaming,
Laura
http://thecraftycatgirl.blogspot.com
http://www.craftycatgirl.etsy.com
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
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