(warning... deep thoughts ahead. Before anyone thinks Isabel has flipped her lid...) I think of myself as a protective type. I may not have the knowledge or charisma to be a "leader" and change the world, but I can take care of those I know. Those I come into contact with. I particularly stick up for the underdog and for those who don't fit into the superficial culture that is "popular" on the surface. I have a low tolerance for BS, so I'd like to think I'm supposed to tell it like it is to the best of my ability. Just to be there for other people, as much as I can. I may not always be what they want. I spend all day teaching people chemistry, helping them get ready to be nurses or practice for the MCAT, etc. I can do that until I bend over backwards. While the things I teach in class may help them in their careers, I feel like it's more about connecting with them and letting them know someone cares. At least, in terms of what's really important. Then I go and play music... which is about expressing yourself and how you feel and everything you don't necessarily do in the science lab. So I'm kind of a strange combination. For all I enjoy helping people and connecting with them, sometimes I'm not sure how much good it's doing. I'm not the conventional charismatic type... you know, "I'm superior, let me help you feel better because you're weak... thank goodness I'm not... after I've done my good deed for the day, I will go back and hang out with my cool friends who are also afraid to show weakness." I don't like putting on an act. It's more about identifying with others because we're all human and we all struggle through the same things. For whatever that's worth. Anyway, that's a lot more meaningful to me than just being able to mix some chemicals together in a lab. Sometimes I do wonder if I'm putting my efforts toward taking care of the right people, especially when it comes to my personal life. Oh well, you do what you can.
I want to be there for my family, friends and pets above all. I want to have a positive impact on the lives of my students and co-workers. I want to always learn new things, cherish old memories and hopefully earn a small measure of wisdom. I want to continue to soak up as much experience and travel around the world as I can. Finally, I want to always seek out the truth in life however uncomfortable it might be to my peace of mind. Oh, and one last thing: sex, drugs and rock and roll until I die!
At first I thought this was going to be a thread started because you read "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho...
My purpose in life is to provide everything I can for my family and have a good time doing it. Nothing makes me happier than waking up and having my wife and my child next to me.
-finish college (two months left.. 2 years if I get my masters) -find a career that suits me -start a family, a damn good family -affect change in all levels of government for the better of our country, society, and world
I want to meet interesting people from other cultures....and kill them. I want to be the first kid on my block with a confirmed kill.
to leave the world a little better place because I was here. I work all year in the IT field but for one week a year I volunteer at a camp for special needs kids. While there I really don't do anything that requires any extraordinary talent or skill -- just show up. Nothing I do the other 51 weeks compares. http://www.geocities.com/rothdaniel_2000
Financial freedom for me and my family. The ability to be free from working for "The man". Having the freedom to be there for my kids 24-7. DD
Agree 100%. Question everything, take nothing for granted, always look at both sides of an issue and approach everything and everyone with an open mind.
