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LuLu Rogers · 02-11-2009, 03:09 AM

I feel like I'll never be able to become what I want to be in life. I've told very few people what I really want to do because some of them have laughed at me and thought it was a joke. I know most people say "You can do anything you set your mind to" but I come from a small town, I've only taken a few college classes and I make $15 a day or less waiting tables. I'm just so hurt and discouraged because I want this SO BAD and I have no idea how I'll ever make it.

beautifuldreamer · 02-11-2009, 05:30 AM

I know how you feel... maybe a little bit. I mean, I'm not sure what exactly you want so badly in life that you don't feel like you can tell many people, but I do know that if someone laughs at your dreams and aspirations, they aren't worth your time. I know what it's like to work for minimum wage and take basic community college classes and not own your own car, or your own place, or really your own anything! I tend to feel a bit cagey from time to time. I feel trapped and like I'll never become what I want (College Music Professor). But, I just try to set small goals for myself... the goal to get the Associate Degree (not focus so much on the Bachelor's or Master's that I'll have to get to work in any college, ugh.) Something that really helps me, though, is to look back on all the things I accomplished that I thought would have killed me: learning to drive, working an actual job, attending a public college campus after an entire life of sheltered homeschooling... I mean, these are HUGE things for me... and I think if you look hard enough, you'll find that you have accomplished a great deal. And I know what you must be thinking... Hey, beautifuldreamer is just a newbie, it's not like she really knows anyone here and you are right... but I can tell by your words in your posts that you are a special lady, Lauren, and you can achieve anything you want if you believe in yourself.

ponytail · 02-11-2009, 06:35 AM

Don't give up. A lot of people do give it up but keep encouraging yourself. People who laugh at your dreams or goals usally don't have one themselves.

Nighthawk76 · 02-11-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm very sorry you are feeling this way, Lauren.

Don't give up on your dreams though. You are still very young and can make a lot out of your life.

MrCleveland · 02-11-2009, 03:53 PM

I have hopes to be an actor, but now it's more screenplay writer.

But hey...I can still acheive it!

The Great One · 02-11-2009, 03:55 PM

"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be." ~ Karen Rav

browneyes106 · 02-11-2009, 04:09 PM

I have sort of feel the same way you do. A few years ago a lot of people including family tried to discourage me from pursuing law school and a business law career. I kept encouraging myself and finding ways to save money for living expenses and ways to pay for law school. I will be starting law school in the fall and I have managed well. Keep going with your goals whatever they may be. Explore different opportunties.

Hollow · 02-11-2009, 04:15 PM

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, they say. you're still young. you may not have the resources you need to achieve your dreams now, but that may change in the future. i know that phrases like "don't give up" sound cliche and meaningless, but i've learned how important they are to live by when it comes to achieving what you want. if you go for your goals, you could end up amazing yourself. don't get discouraged by remarks from others...they have no idea what you could be capable of with more practice. if you encounter any failures along the way, remember that it's normal and don't think of it as the end. this is crucial to remember. think of it as room for improvement and keep going. patience is vital. you have to believe in yourself and acknowledge that you are capable of doing whatever it is you want to do.

MickeyMac · 02-11-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

I feel like I'll never be able to become what I want to be in life. I've told very few people what I really want to do because some of them have laughed at me and thought it was a joke. I know most people say "You can do anything you set your mind to" but I come from a small town, I've only taken a few college classes and I make $15 a day or less waiting tables. I'm just so hurt and discouraged because I want this SO BAD and I have no idea how I'll ever make it.

I know the feeling all too well. You have probably heard this before, but whatever it is you want to do, I say go for it, and screw what anybody else has to say. Its your life, not theirs.

treky · 02-11-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

I feel like I'll never be able to become what I want to be in life. I've told very few people what I really want to do because some of them have laughed at me and thought it was a joke. I know most people say "You can do anything you set your mind to" but I come from a small town, I've only taken a few college classes and I make $15 a day or less waiting tables. I'm just so hurt and discouraged because I want this SO BAD and I have no idea how I'll ever make it.

Awww! Lauren sweetie, please don't feel that way. I know it's difficult but it's true that you can achieve whatever you want to in life. When you get to be my age, you'll find out that that's true. It may be hard, but it IS possible. I've had major dissapointments in my life (my mother reminded me 2 weeks ago why I've never been able to drive: it's because about 10 years ago I was tested and it was found that my reaction time isn't good enough). And people qho laugh at what you want to do aren't worth knowing, anyway. Please honey, I reapeat: don't feel that way!!!

What is your goal, anway? Since I assume you don't want to post it here, e-mail or P.M. me. (I assure you, I won't laugh. )

Janice · 02-11-2009, 07:52 PM

Lauren, you're a smart, witty young lady with a great personality. You can be whatever you want. You lack the self-confidence. Conquer that, find your niche, and it's yours for the taking, all of it, whatever you want (except Wayne Rogers).

LuLu Rogers · 02-11-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Lauren, you're a smart, witty young lady with a great personality. You can be whatever you want. You lack the self-confidence. Conquer that, find your niche, and it's yours for the taking, all of it, whatever you want (except Wayne Rogers).

but Wayne is my goal!

Janice · 02-11-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

but Wayne is my goal!

You're not serious. Wayne can't be what you want to be in life, although it would be nice to meet him as a fan one day.

TripperFan · 02-11-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Lauren, you're a smart, witty young lady with a great personality. You can be whatever you want. You lack the self-confidence. Conquer that, find your niche, and it's yours for the taking, all of it, whatever you want (except Wayne Rogers).

Totally agree! When to actually talk to Lauren, she's even sweeter, funnier and smarter than she appear on SO (hope that doesn't come across as a put down because it isn't of course).

And Lauren, if Wayne truly is your goal (and you're not kidding) there's no reason you couldn't meet him at some point. Marriage could be a stretch tho.

LuLu Rogers · 02-12-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

You're not serious. Wayne can't be what you want to be in life, although it would be nice to meet him as a fan one day.

He's not my goal, although I do hope to meet him one of these days.

02-11-2009, 03:09 AM	#1
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	Achieving Your Goals/Dreams I feel like I'll never be able to become what I want to be in life. I've told very few people what I really want to do because some of them have laughed at me and thought it was a joke. I know most people say "You can do anything you set your mind to" but I come from a small town, I've only taken a few college classes and I make $15 a day or less waiting tables. I'm just so hurt and discouraged because I want this SO BAD and I have no idea how I'll ever make it.
	__________________ -Lauren- "I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death."-Professor Severus Snape

02-11-2009, 05:30 AM	#2
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	I know how you feel... maybe a little bit. I mean, I'm not sure what exactly you want so badly in life that you don't feel like you can tell many people, but I do know that if someone laughs at your dreams and aspirations, they aren't worth your time. I know what it's like to work for minimum wage and take basic community college classes and not own your own car, or your own place, or really your own anything! I tend to feel a bit cagey from time to time. I feel trapped and like I'll never become what I want (College Music Professor). But, I just try to set small goals for myself... the goal to get the Associate Degree (not focus so much on the Bachelor's or Master's that I'll have to get to work in any college, ugh.) Something that really helps me, though, is to look back on all the things I accomplished that I thought would have killed me: learning to drive, working an actual job, attending a public college campus after an entire life of sheltered homeschooling... I mean, these are HUGE things for me... and I think if you look hard enough, you'll find that you have accomplished a great deal. And I know what you must be thinking... Hey, beautifuldreamer is just a newbie, it's not like she really knows anyone here and you are right... but I can tell by your words in your posts that you are a special lady, Lauren, and you can achieve anything you want if you believe in yourself.
	__________________ “According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” ~Jerry Seinfeld

02-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,235	I have hopes to be an actor, but now it's more screenplay writer. But hey...I can still acheive it!
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02-11-2009, 03:55 PM	#6
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be." ~ Karen Rav
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02-11-2009, 06:35 AM	#3
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Don't give up. A lot of people do give it up but keep encouraging yourself. People who laugh at your dreams or goals usally don't have one themselves.

02-11-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm very sorry you are feeling this way, Lauren. Don't give up on your dreams though. You are still very young and can make a lot out of your life.

02-11-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I have sort of feel the same way you do. A few years ago a lot of people including family tried to discourage me from pursuing law school and a business law career. I kept encouraging myself and finding ways to save money for living expenses and ways to pay for law school. I will be starting law school in the fall and I have managed well. Keep going with your goals whatever they may be. Explore different opportunties.

02-11-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, they say. you're still young. you may not have the resources you need to achieve your dreams now, but that may change in the future. i know that phrases like "don't give up" sound cliche and meaningless, but i've learned how important they are to live by when it comes to achieving what you want. if you go for your goals, you could end up amazing yourself. don't get discouraged by remarks from others...they have no idea what you could be capable of with more practice. if you encounter any failures along the way, remember that it's normal and don't think of it as the end. this is crucial to remember. think of it as room for improvement and keep going. patience is vital. you have to believe in yourself and acknowledge that you are capable of doing whatever it is you want to do.

02-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Lauren, you're a smart, witty young lady with a great personality. You can be whatever you want. You lack the self-confidence. Conquer that, find your niche, and it's yours for the taking, all of it, whatever you want (except Wayne Rogers).