my purpose in life (besides diving of course)

[NauticalbutNice]

I haven't found that the things you can get with money make you all that happy...

But it can sure make being miserable fun!

Seriously though, money doesn't bother me anymore. I have it, I spend it, I don't, I do without.

Being poor (i.e. I can't afford bus fares anymore. Oh and I was totally excited when I found £1 the other day. That's about $2.) has also taught me about the meaning of stuff - 99.999% of it doesn't matter. Sure there's the sentimental stuff that really does matter to me, but even then in the end it will all turn to dust.

The most important things in my life now - people. My family (and I include my friends in that - friends are the family you choose for yourself). I may have no money, but they help me live a rich life (plus I can beg for cash off of them )

Good luck with your dream lobbolt. Even if you do not acheive it, you have tried.

Nauticalbutnice :fruit:

 

[SueMermaid]

To do what?

Mike, I was being silly. I am 41. But I'd like to retire at 42. To dive all I want. Is that a trick question?

 

[DeputyDan]

Wonder where wonder boy is getting him cash at 30.

Kocking off his parents ????????????????????????????

 

[Potapko]

No one ever lay on their death bed saying, if only I had that extra million in the bank, or, that house by the bay. Most reflect wishing for one more day with their family, friends, kids, and grandkids.

Remember this holiday season, whatever religious persuasion you are, it is doing for others and time spent with those you love that will mean the most later.

Life is short, we better get ready for what comes after!

DP

 

[CBulla]

Being cold and hungry can make it hard to be happy but beyond that I haven't found that the things you can get with money make you all that happy...at least not for long. The people with the most money sure don't seem to be the happiest. They are just the ones who can afford to buy the most prozac.

I worked very long and very hard for so many things that I don't want any more. In doing so I neglected many other things that were right in front of me and were already mine.

My friend, your words ring ever so true in my ears. I've done a LOT of reassessing in the last few months and there are changes that are being done in my household every day.

To sing a tune thats been sung before: To know what I do now back then, I would have made better decisions.

 

[lobbolt]

Wonder where wonder boy is getting him cash at 30.

Kocking off his parents ????????????????????????????

Nah, my parents guard their cash pretty well. Good idea though.

 

[lobbolt]

Thank you, wish you well in what you do too.

 

[chepar]

I certainly hope that you are able to realize your dream. Keep in mind, however, that life has a way of kicking you in the a** when you least expect it. I think how you handle what life deals you is what will most define you as a person.

I'm not THAT old, relatively speaking (I'm 35) - but me at 20 seems a lifetime ago. My life is nothing like I expected it would be - I have fallen far short of the goals made when I was 20. Of course, my goals were quite lofty back then and probably not quite rooted in reality.

So work hard, keep dreaming and you may realize your dream. Also keep in mind that if you fall short, it doesn't mean that you haven't done anything with your life or haven't made a difference. As people have already said, family and relationships are the most important things for long lasting happiness.

 

[Randy43068]

No one ever lay on their death bed saying, if only I had that extra million in the bank, or, that house by the bay. Most reflect wishing for one more day with their family, friends, kids, and grandkids.

Remember this holiday season, whatever religious persuasion you are, it is doing for others and time spent with those you love that will mean the most later.

Life is short, we better get ready for what comes after!

DP

I agree...

Ahhhh, to be young and have an idealistic view of the world and of life again.... Not to worry, real life will kick in and the 18 year old will soon realize how much he doesn't know. But I wish him well, nonetheless.

Randy

 

[Randy43068]

OLD!

Kidding.. I'm 48

I certainly hope that you are able to realize your dream. Keep in mind, however, that life has a way of kicking you in the a** when you least expect it. I think how you handle what life deals you is what will most define you as a person.

I'm not THAT old, relatively speaking (I'm 35) - but me at 20 seems a lifetime ago. My life is nothing like I expected it would be - I have fallen far short of the goals made when I was 20. Of course, my goals were quite lofty back then and probably not quite rooted in reality.

So work hard, keep dreaming and you may realize your dream. Also keep in mind that if you fall short, it doesn't mean that you haven't done anything with your life or haven't made a difference. As people have already said, family and relationships are the most important things for long lasting happiness.