What's your life's "that"?
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I would have to say when I fell in love for the first time.
That was the first time in which I truly cared and adored someone else who was not in my immediate family. I mean, I cared and continue to care about my friends, but love is a really warm, soothing, and comforting feeling and to be able to feel that way towards another human being is really amazing.
From that day forward, I ceased to be a completely selfish person and began caring about others and the world in general.
That was the first time in which I truly cared and adored someone else who was not in my immediate family. I mean, I cared and continue to care about my friends, but love is a really warm, soothing, and comforting feeling and to be able to feel that way towards another human being is really amazing.
From that day forward, I ceased to be a completely selfish person and began caring about others and the world in general.
Anime.
It all started when Naruto aired on Cartoon Network in 2005. I think I was 9 at the time?
Best. Gateway drug. Ever.
I would have easily dismissed the concept of watching anime growing up if hadn't been for that show.
It lead the way to some awesome saturday get-togethers with friends watching new and old animes alike.
It all started when Naruto aired on Cartoon Network in 2005. I think I was 9 at the time?
Best. Gateway drug. Ever.
I would have easily dismissed the concept of watching anime growing up if hadn't been for that show.
It lead the way to some awesome saturday get-togethers with friends watching new and old animes alike.
I was contemplating paramedic before, actually. I've always wanted to be someone who helps others, a 'hero' figure as it were (as someone childish as it is) and paramedical seemed the ideal figure when I realised I couldn't join the fire-fighters due to having poor eyesight.JoesshittyOs said:
I chose nursing in the end simply because of the fact that in both paramedical and nursing I could help others, in including in critical points(such as a Specialist Nurse in Accident and Emergency) but nursing courses are funded by the NHS here, allow a broader spectrum of promotions, and if A&E work became too much for me as I aged I could always go into admin work and potentially double my salary.
Of course, I'm not trying to influence your decision - it's just nice to see someone on the same track as I am so I can splurge my thoughts on the matter out there.
Out of interest: in the USA do you have to go into university to pursue a career in the paramedics? In England we've started to phase out simply joining up and being promote up to paramedic, and by 2013 you'll have to have a degree to join the paramedics.
The day I stood up to my abusive ex boyfriend pretty much changed my life forever. I may not have all my confidence back, but at least I can move on knowing that I don't have to be afraid anymore.
I'm yet to have a 'that' moment to define. The most prominent I can think of was being diagnosed with T1 diabetes, but I was 8, and didn't really think much of it. Even then, that was the first really important thing in my life, so saying something happened 'before that' is kind of a moot point. Maybe when I finish school (Year 12 at the moment) or something else I'll have one.
The way I understand it, you have to take a semester of an EMT-basic. After that, I think there's a more advanced EMT class that may or may not be required. Paramedic classes are about two years of pretty rigorous schooling down here, but pretty easy to get into. I'm doing community college, and they offer the classes here.AngloDoom said:
My mom's a nurse (about a year ago became a Emergency helicopter nurse) and she is really trying to get me to go after a job in nursing. I'm not sure how it is down there, but it's pretty much guaranteed you'll snag a job.
But yeah, I'm in the same boat as you. I've always wanted to have a job that seemed useful to the community, and was full of excitement. I dread the thought of doing 9 to 5 in a cubicle for the rest of my life. Here's hoping we both enjoy it.
I guess for me a year after getting fucked up by a hit a run, after being really bitter with the world my dad was diagnosed with cancer at a similar time, everything seemed to be going to shit and i couldn't really deal with life.
Something just changed in me, i realised everyone you love and care about your friends your family your co-workers are all going to die at some point it's the purest truth.
So instead of being a miserable bitter **** with everything and everyone i decided i would try and just chat to people and pay an intrest in other peoples ideas, wether it was a religeon or perhaps a personal hobby of theirs.
Some days are shitty still without a doubt, but the difference between then and now is i just get on with it.
Grin and bear it as no matter how low you get, there will be an up, even if you have to wait a long time for it. The wait makes the up even more amazing.
Something just changed in me, i realised everyone you love and care about your friends your family your co-workers are all going to die at some point it's the purest truth.
So instead of being a miserable bitter **** with everything and everyone i decided i would try and just chat to people and pay an intrest in other peoples ideas, wether it was a religeon or perhaps a personal hobby of theirs.
Some days are shitty still without a doubt, but the difference between then and now is i just get on with it.
Grin and bear it as no matter how low you get, there will be an up, even if you have to wait a long time for it. The wait makes the up even more amazing.
Well, consider yourself added, Sir.JoesshittyOs said:
I'm currently looking for a job to get experience before I sign up to a University around Christmas. I hope you find what you're looking for and end up in a job you like too.
Keep me posted if you have any breakthroughs, and I'll do the same. It'd be interesting to see how it develops.
I would say moving out on my own. It was a big deal for me because I lived at home for way longer than most of my friends. My parents place was so close to the university I went to for undergrad that I couldn't be bothered to move. When I went on to a masters I got a sweet deal on a place to live, but it meant living with relatives so not really a huge step up from living with the parents. Only in the last couple of years have I finally gotten my own places. And it rocks. Well, except for having to do all the chores yourself. That kind of sucks...
My first guitar show. I had only been playing guitar for 2 years and was loving every moment of it but have not done a serious show yet. Then I joined a music recital at a music school.
It was also my first show with my new electric.
I had one piece.
That piece was Joe Satriani's "Always with me, Always with you".
When I got to the tap solo, THE ENTIRE AUDIENCE stood and applauded. When the piece was over, they applauded for who knows how long.
That was 5 years ago and it is still my crowning moment. From then on, I was addicted the applause, addicted to the audience and more importantly, fell in love with music and my instrument, The instrument that had served me all these years.
A close second? Just recently.
Just one month ago, I played electric guitar with an orchestra in a packed concert hall.
The best part? The orchestra is interested in taking MY OWN arrangements and compositions for next year's show.
A nice third? Earning my black belt in karate after 5 years, quitting this snobby kendo society after a year, and joining the kali and jeet kun do society this year.
It was also my first show with my new electric.
I had one piece.
That piece was Joe Satriani's "Always with me, Always with you".
When I got to the tap solo, THE ENTIRE AUDIENCE stood and applauded. When the piece was over, they applauded for who knows how long.
That was 5 years ago and it is still my crowning moment. From then on, I was addicted the applause, addicted to the audience and more importantly, fell in love with music and my instrument, The instrument that had served me all these years.
A close second? Just recently.
Just one month ago, I played electric guitar with an orchestra in a packed concert hall.
The best part? The orchestra is interested in taking MY OWN arrangements and compositions for next year's show.
A nice third? Earning my black belt in karate after 5 years, quitting this snobby kendo society after a year, and joining the kali and jeet kun do society this year.
I can think of multiple things that would count according to your description.
StarCraft II is certainly one of them. Just StarCraft in general, not just the game. My mindset has changed almost completely since I've been involved in that game since I got involved in that community, from cynical, oft depressed, misanthrope to generally happy and enjoying what I'm doing.
My motehr leaving my dad (and step-dad) too. More so my step-dad actually, should've put dad into brackets instead because I waso nly 2 years old so there wasn't really much of my life that was important before then. Step-dad though, went from well above average wage a year income to income support, and only having my despicable mother and step-brother as family, so I just left to live with my grandmother. So that's a fairly "big" thing I guess since a lot in my life changed.
In the future, (as in, a few months) I think I'll probably add getting a job, or (hopefully) leaving to uni though. They both seem like much bigger "that" events.
StarCraft II is certainly one of them. Just StarCraft in general, not just the game. My mindset has changed almost completely since I've been involved in that game since I got involved in that community, from cynical, oft depressed, misanthrope to generally happy and enjoying what I'm doing.
My motehr leaving my dad (and step-dad) too. More so my step-dad actually, should've put dad into brackets instead because I waso nly 2 years old so there wasn't really much of my life that was important before then. Step-dad though, went from well above average wage a year income to income support, and only having my despicable mother and step-brother as family, so I just left to live with my grandmother. So that's a fairly "big" thing I guess since a lot in my life changed.
In the future, (as in, a few months) I think I'll probably add getting a job, or (hopefully) leaving to uni though. They both seem like much bigger "that" events.
When I cut off ties with my abusive father and sister and moved to Arizona. Granted I'm only 17 and will likely have more "before that" and "after that" chapters, but right now that was it (it was that?).
Oh dear, I have many. The day I decided to stop taking my classmates' crap and start rebelling. The day I discovered synth-pop, rock and alternative clothing styles and dyed my hair bright red. The day I met my first boyfriend, who also became my second and my fifth (current), not to mention my very best friend.
