Ambitions!

What are your ambitions in life?
Where do you see yourself in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?
I know most of you are already working. But still you have ambitions of owning a house. Saving for the education of your kids etc.
I just had a normal civilized conversation with my parents, who finally are starting to respect my opinions. I'm really hoping of getting into a good university and getting a good job. I want to show those stuck up nerds that even an average guy like me can get something as good if not better. I had enough of teachers looking down at me thinking I have no ambitions in life. I'm tired of being looked at by others and judged just by what my marks are, they do not represent who I am. Everthing is changing in my life. I'm finally starting to realize a few things, and starting to burst out of this imaginary bubble that I used to live in. I really need to shape up and do better in school, but also I need to get real in life a bit. I have to start being more active, more participating. I have to change my priorities. I also realised that my friends will always be there for me (hopefully) and that I will always be there for them. There will always be complications, but things should always settle down. I also realised something, what a few of my friends where telling me, that if I try at achieving some small things in life and fail, that I always get another try, but more importantly that my life won't be affected by them much, and that again my friends and family will be there in my time of need. I just needed to talk to someone, and the person who I usually talk about things like these is currently occupied, can't wait until the person is free again. Well I'm done. What about you people. Did you come to any conclusions in life. And answer the questions I asked at the beginning.


I was just listening to the song "In the end" by Linkin Park. Here are the lyrics. I feel that they apply a lot to my life right now. Maybe not straightforward, but in some way they apply! :(

It starts with [one]
One thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind i designed this rhyme to explain in due time
All I know
Time is a valuable thing
Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
Watch it count down to the end of the day
The clock ticks life away
It's so unreal
Didn't look out below
Watch the time go right out the window
Trying to hold on, didn't even know
I wasted it all just to watch you go
I kept everythin inside
And even though I tried
It all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a
memory of a time when i [tried so hard]

Tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end it doesn't even matter

One thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind i designed this rhyme to remind myself how (I tried so hard)
I tried so hard
In spite of the way you were mocking me
Acting like I was part of your property
Remembering all the times you fought with me
I'm surprised it got so [far]
Things aren’t the way they were before
You wouldn’t even recognize me anymore
Not that you knew me back then
But it all comes back to me in the end
I kept everything inside
And even though I tried
It all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a
memory of a time when I [tried so hard]

Tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn’t even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end it doesn’t even matter

I put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this
There’s only one thing you should know

I put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this
There’s only one thing you should know

I tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn’t even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end it doesn’t even matter

Peace, I'm out
Sincerly,
Juvenile!

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Well, this is a great topic juvenile.

I am currently in school, double majoring in computer and electrical engineering, and minoring in computer science. With that said, my short term goals are to graduate (in two years), and find a job that I am happy with and that will allow me to strive for better positions within the company.

I really haven't put much thought into my long term goals. At this point in my life, I am concentrating on finishing school, and I won't be doing anything that will radically change my life until I'm done with it.

hmm...I had the same ordeal...I was shot down by every fawkin teacher in my high school. Now I'm graduating in May with a BFA In graphic design from one of the most respected fine art/Design schools in the nation.....I just wish I could go back to my old high school and tell them all to suck on it....

I'll be making more and loving my job more then those fawkers.....

[ebpda9]

so far i'm looking to graduate, and not to fail my classes (oh well i had a bead experience for the last 3 yrs in colllege). After that if i will live i'll see what i need to do.

[Racing Rice]

Well..

I already have a house, a good job, a dog, and will be getting married in May. I dont really want any kids (maybe I will later, who knows). Ill probably be getting some more certifications for computers as I go.

For the most part tho, I just want to enjoy life while I still have it. Try to be subjected to as little stress as possible... And spend the rest of my life as a HondaStyle moderator...

well for me things are a bit different...... I did start college about a year and a half ago but I had to drop out because I had a daughter that I had to take care of because my Ex wouldn't, he would not support the Idea of me going to college nor would he help me out in any way. So then I worked full time I did start a 401k and invested some money into it just to get a start, my grandmother has set up an account for my daughter so that she can go to college with no worries about tuition. This spring I plan on going back to school now that I have a man that supports me in what ever I decide to do and helps to motivate me, I will porbably be only going for night calsses a couple times a week, but it will be a start, he will be going to school too so it willbe hard but together I know we can do it.

Where Do I see myself in 5 yrs~ well...... in school , in shape, in love, and happy, Oh yea and still playin around with cars.

well right now i'm in college...plannin to transfer to univ in sept 2003 (hopefully)...i never had the marks in high school...so i had to work out a backup plan since my goal is to get to univ and graduate and show everyone that i can actually do it......
i know i ain't the smartest guy and i know i ain't the dumbest guy too....just an average joe....

5 years from now....hopefully done school....got a job that i'll love, have my own place and help out my friend if he opens up a tuning shop since cars will be in blood.....

10 years.....i have no idea....just be happy with my parents and my wife (where are you!!?!..haha) and kids.....and be a good and supporting father....

my all-time goal i'm tryin to achieve..well finding a way right now is to retire at the age of 40.... (hopefully)

[KwikR6]

Well my turn...All I basically want is to be a fire fighter. I have for a long time. I have tried out for Brandon fire fighting college 2 years in a row and still haven't made it. But I'm going again this year, and hopefully I'll get in. This year I'm going to be in better shape, more physically fit (I am in good shape but going to be in better). I'm going to have all my papers in order. Upgrade my First Aid and CPR C. Get my Class 4 drivers licence with my air brake, get a diving certificate, and a high angle class. I also have a gurl friend that I love and hopefully spend a lot of years together. As for high school. I didn't do so well in it. I fought a lot, did a lot of drugs, drank everynight and failed a lot. I remember one semester I had 104 absences, was suspended twice (for fighting). I did however go back and upgrade all my classes (had a 93% in math and high 70's low 80's in my english and history). Ya know it's weird how smart most people are but just have to apply themselves. I basically wasn't given a chance in high school. My reputation preceeded me. Oh well...now I make good money...i'm in love...and Going to be a fire fighter for the rest of my life...so yeah that's me.

Thank you people for mature responses. I posted this on another board I'm a member at (not my board!) and got stupid and childish reponses! Thank you all! Nice to find some mature people on the net!

well for me things are a bit different...... I did start college about a year and a half ago but I had to drop out because I had a daughter that I had to take care of because my Ex wouldn't, he would not support the Idea of me going to college nor would he help me out in any way. So then I worked full time I did start a 401k and invested some money into it just to get a start, my grandmother has set up an account for my daughter so that she can go to college with no worries about tuition. This spring I plan on going back to school now that I have a man that supports me in what ever I decide to do and helps to motivate me, I will porbably be only going for night calsses a couple times a week, but it will be a start, he will be going to school too so it willbe hard but together I know we can do it.

Where Do I see myself in 5 yrs~ well...... in school , in shape, in love, and happy, Oh yea and still playin around with cars.

Huh? What's up with the double post? Spammin?

[KwikR6]

Yeah weird hey???
Yeah it's good to find some peeps on the net that are worth actually talking to.

[AzCivic]

As for me... right now I'm in the Air Force as a weather forecaster and pretty much hate where I work. Over the next 5 years I want to get a degree(not sure in what though) and cross train into another career field and eventually become an officer. By the end of 10 years I want to be a pilot, flying a KC-135 and eventually get out and try to make it as an airline pilot. And maybe in the mean time open my own speed shop that doesn't rip people off, and knows what they're doing. As for high school I didn't really apply myself either so only got avg. grades except for math and science, subjects that actually interested me. I also skipped alot so that probably didn't help my grades either( but who didn't skip in highschool). I hope getting a degree isn't too hard while being in the military, but oh well I gotta do what I gotta do.

Good thread Juvenile.

Thanks guys.
I'm surprised this thread has gone so far.
Thanks alot for the responses!

[2000Pimpinex]

In 5 years I hope to be out of college with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Be married, w/ kids, and a house. Sounds good to me.

I'm hoping to have my degree in Computer Information Systems as well!
I don't know how good I'll do because I never pay attention in class! In fact I'm in my computer science class right now as I'm typing this......durned internet is too tempting!
Anyway, I wanna travel greatly after I graduate but before I start my career.
Eventually (by age 30) be married perhaps. I don't know if I ever want to get married but I don't want to spend my whole life without a wife, and since it would be wierd to have a girlfriend for the rest of my life, I guess marraige will happen, if I find the right person.
I want a decent house, the 2.5 kids and a dog if I'm married, and I will ALWAYS have a car just for me, to tinker with!
I want to convert my garage into a LAN party spot.

[4jacks]

Damn, Reading All these ambitions is like mini snap shots of my life, it's absolutely amazing how all these peeps here have so much in common.

I missed 60 my senior year of HS, I hated it. Started working full time. Been going to Community College for a while, missed a year. Still Working on my Engineering AS degree. I have about 1 and 1/2 years left (Part time) But I had to drop a class right now for the FIRST time... that really has me down. I've always done pretty good at college.

I just got married at 22. At 21 I NEVER wanted to get married. I dunno I met my wife and just one day it clicked. Life is always going be hard. Work is always going suck. I really just wanted something stable in my life, So I went out and Grabbed It. I got married and bought a small house. Went and Got our Dog. Just got Promoted at work. And life in general is REALLY good. Cept Work. My current Postion is STRESS ... so I really need to buckle down at school and hurry up and get my degree and move on to a BS degree. I don't know about the rest of you but i'm a christian and I have to say ... God's been really good to me. life still sucks.... but it's great.

well my ambtions in life are to graduate collge in no more than 5 years with a degree in CIS and a minor in buisness! i want to own a log cabin home and live with my current girlfriend with no kids!! i also want to put a turbo in my car once i am out of school! and live comfortly!!!

Hmm, not a bad topic. I'm 22, been out of school a couple of years, 8-5 desk jockey, and an "average stuck-up nerd" (see first post - I was the kid juvenile woulda beaten up in high school). Near-term goals: eat some lunch, buy a house, get married. Longer-term goals: raise a family, work my entire life (no retiring at 40 for me!), and understand better the meaning of life.

That's sorta my philosophy - for one reason or another we're here, so we should all have two goals: strive to understand what the universe is all about, and contribute something to it while we're here.

Originally posted by 4jacks
I don't know about the rest of you but i'm a christian and I have to say ... God's been really good to me. life still sucks.... but it's great.

Originally posted by Mushroom
an "average stuck-up nerd" (see first post - I was the kid juvenile woulda beaten up in high school). Near-term goals: eat some lunch

I don't beat anyone up. I'm not that type of person. Sucks ups piss me off. People who get it better just because they are favoured by the teacher piss me off to great extent. I still don't beat anyone up. Physical violence is stupid! Only people who can't outwit you use it

LoL eat some lunch!