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By: Potty Mouths of Preschoolers | Stream of the Conscious

Potty Mouths of Preschoolers | Stream of the Conscious — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:45:22 +0000

[…] I was the muppets’ age, I had a thing for cement trucks. I wanted to be one when I grew up. (This is a sign of intelligence – ability to use one’s […]

By: Nicki

Nicki — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:19:30 +0000

first i was going to be a marine biologist.

then i realized they probably don’t make much money.

then my parents got divorced

then i decided to be a marine biologist and an atty — so i could play with dolphins and make money.

then so ugly stuff happened; i discovered cynicism, and decided i was going to be a lawyer in california who did charge for services. I was 12.

then i realized if i was going to stay in CA, i should take spanish — so I started taking classes at 13.

I’m 31 — i’m a bilingual spanish speaking atty who has practiced exclusively in the non-profit world serving the poor and not charging for my services.

there are days when i realize i shoulda been a marine biologist.

my new dream when i grow up, action/movie star and part time comedian….also friend to the stars — like the writer of this awesome blog

By: Gramma J

Gramma J — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:21:43 +0000

Well, baseball theme continues because I wanted to be the Dodger Baseball Dugout Girl. Love those ballplayers. When I realized that wasn’t going to happen (I think I was 12), I wanted to be a Pan Am Stewardess. Yes, wear the cute uniform and travel the world. I wanted adventure!
Now the question is, “What do I want to do now that I am grown up and just about finished with my career?”

By: Joanne Hamann

Joanne Hamann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:28:15 +0000

Too fun! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years! I guess I want to be you now when I grow up (instead of a big Janet) because teaching has definitely lost its luster and writing seems glamorous and fabulous – and FUN!

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:25:26 +0000

Obviously my goal as a youngin was to be a professional baseball or soccer player. The more practical side of me thought being a physical therapist (more specifically a team doctor for a pro sports team).
Once high school came around, though, I knew business was my calling and my sole goal ever since has been to own my own (successful) business.
And then, to tie everything together, my ultimate goal in life is to own the San Diego Padres (or any other MLB team).

So, as my first duty as owner of the Padres…free dance classes for all season ticket holders! (see above for the tie in)

By: Nancy Welker Caracciolo

Nancy Welker Caracciolo — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:19:47 +0000

I don’t know if you’ve heard this silly story – my apologies if I am repeating myself.
Preschool Graduation – paper cap and gown. Someone asks me “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and hands me the microphone. My response……”Casper the Friendly Ghost!” My parents slunk down in their seats; my television priviledges severly curtailed thereafter. I got my wish….. I am the whitest person you will ever meet. On the beach it is a glaring, shocking tone of white. I call it Casper-white and no amount of tan-in-a-bottle can disguise that fact. It takes a brave soul to be seen with me at the beach/Hawaii and the like (Kevin Copeland).

By: Ivy

Ivy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:14 +0000

In 6th grade, I remember clearly writing about wanting to be an accountant (with an illustrated picture of a calculator to go along with my essay). Yes, I was that big a nerd, but in my defense, my big brother had graduated college and was an accountant, so I was highly influenced by that since I wanted to be just like him.

In younger years, I remember wanting to be a rock star, Jem like, and I would rock out in the shower, making up nonsense songs.

I guess in the end, I did a little of both. 🙂

By: Stephanie Cosaro

Stephanie Cosaro — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:37:50 +0000

Dance studio owner, duh! Knowing what it’s like to grow up in a dance studio and deal with moms who took catty pills regularly, I want mine to be different (naturally). I want to show the world a dance studio is a safe haven for most and shouldn’t be anything like the show Dance Moms! Wow that felt good….