WrongWay 0 #26 February 3, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteHell, a good number got some chick pregnant and got married by the time they were 20. Dude, did you grow up in Jackson, Ohio? I swear I'm the only guy over 20 within 10 miles that isn't married and/or doesn't have a kid yet. Hey, I got married at 20 and now have 3 kids!! Of course the army does that to people...kinda makes you long for something 'permanent' that you can know is there for you. Lots o' soldiers get married young. -And yeah, unfortunately, a lot divorce young too... I guess the army is kinda like high school... Hey there's nothin wrong with getting married early, don't think I meant it as if it was a bad thing.....hell I was the best man at my best friend's wedding when he was 20, his wife was 19, and I was 19. (or was I 20 and he 21 yet? I can't remember, hahaha! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #27 February 3, 2005 QuoteAgreed. This ride is entirely what we make it. Most people are too scared to take chances and resign themselves to their situation and that's fine, it is after all their choice, but I don't feel sorry for them one bit. AGAIN, AGREED 100%. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #28 February 3, 2005 QuoteHey there's nothin wrong with getting married early, don't think I meant it as if it was a bad thing.....hell I was the best man at my best friend's wedding when he was 20, his wife was 19, and I was 19. (or was I 20 and he 21 yet? I can't remember, hahaha! I do kinda feel older than I am sometimes though...the only people that are where we are in life family-wise are about 10 years older than we are... Feels weird at PTA meetings and school assemblies. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #29 February 3, 2005 i pich up what you're droping, but i duno.... i've been away from myhometown for the most part for 6 years and when i go back i run into a few people i went to school with every trip... so are doing nothing, some ar doing great and others have fucked up royaly..... 3 of my best friends from high school are now convicted felons..... one ofthem though is now living in his own house and a manager at a local fast food place making great money and enjoying life......... all depends on the person...... only thing i think is sad is when some one ives up after they have been delt a bad hand or chose the wrong path..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #30 February 3, 2005 Success as a child does not necessarily mean success as an adult. It depends on the reason that a person did well in high school. If a person was self-motivated and studied, they developed self-esteem as measured with good grades. These skills translate well into adulthood. If they were essentially just popular because of their looks or athletic ability, the opportunities are limited. A person with a winning personality may do well in sales. The number and type of opportunities available is also important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #31 February 3, 2005 QuoteYou ever just look around you and shake your head? Many times...and usually there is a mirror in my field of vision. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #32 February 3, 2005 QuoteMany times...and usually there is a mirror in my field of vision. Agreed.... You can be a "complete success"... not so hard on the eyes, married for 10 years, completed medical school, done the military thing, everybodys image of the "perfect life" ... and still feel like a "loser." Or you can be a "total waste" ... living at home, no steady job, no real goals and be content with the passage of time Money, jobs, intellect.... all can be secondary to self-perception. What's more important than social success is what is felt, by you about you and also what is felt by others about you. The biggest compliment that I can get is that I'm a good friend.... Prince Edward: Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough. (Knights Tale) Not saying that having goals isn't important... self challenge is fun, but the true mark of success is a band of support around you to keep you from doing the stupid things.... Cuz in time, we all do stupid things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #33 February 4, 2005 The point I was making is that it is better to evaluate your own faults then dwell on others. I am in no way ridiculing WrongWay's post. I think it was an interesting question. I think that almost everyone in varying degrees feels they have not accomplished everything they wish they had. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #34 February 4, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou ever just look around you and shake your head? Many times...and usually there is a mirror in my field of vision. Chris Ditto. My self-perception is ALL fucked up.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #35 February 4, 2005 Every time I think of my date for 1st jump. and see my log book now. (people that stared after me, now coaching me) I should have never quit. as far as other folks...My sister was a model, now unemployed & spoiled._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #36 February 4, 2005 QuoteWhen I looked at my "most likely to succeed" picture in the HS yearbook, I felt like a complete loser. When I graduated, I was voted "most likely to... wait, who are we talking about again?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #37 February 4, 2005 QuoteI am in no way ridiculing WrongWay's post. I think it was an interesting question. I think that almost everyone in varying degrees feels they have not accomplished everything they wish they had. Chris Sorry if it seemed that I was "ridiculing" WW - not intended.... I was just wanting to point out that ideas of "success" and "failure" are based on personal perspective. There's just a lot more to a person than just job status and accomplishments.... Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #38 February 4, 2005 QuoteAgreed. This ride is entirely what we make it. Most people are too scared to take chances and resign themselves to their situation and that's fine, it is after all their choice, but I don't feel sorry for them one bit. I do...........FUCK THAT. If you don't get yours......nobody is going to give it to you. I just quit a job that made the kind of money and retirement that a lot of people dream of. It wasn't me....and I can do better. If others want to sit on their ass......that's fine.....but don't whine about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #39 February 4, 2005 You've got the makings of a great punk rock song there bro. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
