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Hey Pandas, What’s Something You Wanted To Do When You Were Younger That You Wouldn’t Even Consider Doing Now?
Dream jobs, vacations, houses, anything!
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#1
We have a small ranch with horses. I learned horse-riding when I was four years old. Always wanted to take over my father's ranch and work with the horses. It also was the dream of my dad. But things have changed, it's not my plan anymore and that makes my dad really sad. I'm now looking forward on finishing and publishing my first book. Becoming an author is my goal!
Final score:
5points
fandomprincess (any pronouns) 3 years ago
That's so cool! Being an author is still a dream of mine but I don't think I'd be successful enough to make a life out of it
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
You never know dear you may just surprise yourself. Write a book for yourself and people may actually enjoy it too.
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eve (Submission author) 3 years ago
Want to add, that one of my brother is taking the ranch and i will help him if he needs me.
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
Good luck hun. You have to do what makes you happy. I hope to read your book one day. I'll be like hey I know them from board panda!
eve (Submission author) 3 years ago
Thanks, that would be totally awesome! 😄
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#2
For a few years in elementary school, I was convinced I was going to be an author, an actress, a marine biologist, a teacher, and a mom all at once for the rest of my life. Now all I want is to get through the next week without a mental breakdown.
Final score:
4points
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
I can relate. I had a lot of "plans" as well but depression & anxiety had other plans. Hang in there!
#3
When I was younger I always though it would be a good idea to be an assassin or a hitman. Now I just think of all the travelling involved and then think, 'I'd rather be at home with my dogs'.
Final score:
3points
#4
i once said i would become a chef when i was little and now i cant even use a microwave to reheat some leftover pizza
Final score:
3points
#5
I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I’m too sensitive and couldn’t handle it now.
Final score:
3points
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
I don't think I could handle it when it came down to putting animals to sleep. I know sometimes it's a mercy but I would still feel horrible.
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I can deal with human injuries, but I fall apart when an animal is sick or injured. I couldn't even dissect a frog in Biology class. Because I lived in the country, people used to drop unwanted animals at my house. The local A & P gave me huge discounts on cases of animal food.
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
Same! Luckily my lab partner did the dissections and I wrote up his findings. I was always given people's unwanted birds but I would find them good homes
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Being a pastor, or preaching any religion at all really. Now just to clarify before everyone hates me, I simply believe what makes the most sense in my mind. I believe that there may be higher beings out there but otherwise you cold call me an atheist. I think religion is simply something that humans use as a way of coping with the reality we live in.
Final score:
2points
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
So really it sounds like you're agnostic. There is nothing wrong with that. I hope you don't get hate over it because I think a lot of people actually feel that way these days. I think a lot of people are sick of organized religion but they still want to feel spiritual in some way.
#7
I wanted to be a Wild Kratt. I mean, come on, who watches the show and DOESN’T want to have ‘creature powers!’ (tbh i still envy getting to travel the world to see animals)
Final score:
2points
#8
I wanted to conform to heteronormativity. What an idiot I was, denying the crush I had on my best friend.
Final score:
2points
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
I had a friend who tried to do this and kept denying that he was homosexual. Now I'm so proud of him he lives with his husband and an RV traveling around the US! I'm glad you came out. Hope you are living the life you want now.
#9
I remember some of the career options I was thinking of when I was younger: Baker, Lawyer, Makeup Artist, stuff like that. But now, I barely use the oven (and sometimes I'm afraid to) due to a burn incident that happened when I was little. Second, I don't think I'd be able to stand the amount of paperwork and long hours as a lawyer, and third, while makeup IS a hobby of mine, I don't think I'd really enjoy having it as a full-time career. Now, I aspire to be a Graphic Designer and dance on the side. I love performing and visual arts, and I'm so glad I finally figured out what I want to do :)
Final score:
1point
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
That's awesome some people go through their whole lives without ever realizing what they truly want to do. Good luck to you and I hope you find the enjoyment you're looking for!
#10
When I was younger I always wanted to be a dolphin trainer at SeaWorld or something but even when I exercise a lot I'm not very fit and they have strict rules about your health. Then a marine biologist but a counselor said there's so many in Florida that finding a job would be next to impossible. Then I wanted to be a lawyer but I learned about the corruption. I could never live with myself getting a murder or pedo off the hook. I'm older now and care for my mom but if anything I'd still like to get into local politics or social issues but my health makes my involvement limited.
Final score:
1point
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I was going to be a dancer until I had a freak accident when I was 17. My calf muscle was severed.
Who Panda 420 (Submission author) 3 years ago
I'm so sorry hon. Dancing is such a wonderful expression of feeling in motion. I can carry a tune but have no natural rhythm. I really hope you found another way to express yourself. That is very sad.
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I always wanted to be a zoologist, and now I barely like animals in general
Final score:
0points
#12
I wanted to go big with my heavy metal band. Don't get me wrong, I love singing in a band, I love that music and I love creating music. But I must admit that I get a lot of stage fright. Also I don't like to perform in front of crowds and genuinely have know idea what to do.
Final score:
0points
fandomprincess (any pronouns) 3 years ago
I used to have really bad stage fright. It's become less and less of an issue since I started dance competitions and piano recitals. I was super nervous the first few times, but once got used to performing, it's a really fun and rewarding experience every time I go onstage. Just believe in yourself and you'll get past the nerves no problem.
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
Very true fandom princess! That feeling when everyone is applauding you at the end makes it so worth all the nerves that I went through. I just felt high as a kite being on stage and everybody enjoying what I was doing. My mom said the same thing and she is super shy but she was a singer in a rock band when she was younger.
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I used to be an actress and they have what they call the actors third wall. I would just pretend that there was a brick wall between me and the audience. It's easier when the lights go down and you can barely see the audience when the lighting is done right.. If you pretend long enough then you can honestly feel like it's just you and your boys on stage doing your thing. I don't know, it worked for me most times.
#13
A singer. Can't even sing confidently without someone I have been hanging out with for 4 or more years.
Final score:
0points
#14
I wanted to be a monchichi, then moved on to wanting to be a semi truck driver. I am neither, and I’m okay with that.
Final score:
0points
#15
I wanted to be a cowboy. My first three experiences with horses made me get rid of that idea. The first ran full tilt to the edge of a cliff and abruptly stopped. The second tried to scrape me off his back by running full speed through a barn. The third was content to just walk through the cornfield instead of the path... I gave up.
Final score:
-1point
Who Panda 420 3 years ago
I'm so sorry you had bad luck with horses. I had nothing but good luck and good memories on horses but I know other people aren't as lucky as I was. I still hope you found a job you find rewarding.
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