[WIN 0.50 SBD!!] QOTD: Question of the Day Contest #1: Answer this EASY question! [Contest Ended]
It's a new month, so let's try something new!!
One of the best things about Steemit is the ability to play around and try new techniques. I want to increase my engagement and connect with more members here...so I'm going to do something fun for March. And it's a win-win for you too!
Introducing Question of the Day (QOTD)
Every day this month, I am going to ask all Steemians a question. It's not going to be something crazy hard from a Math exam, rather an easy question where we can get to know you a little better.
And by answering the question, you'll be entered to win 0.50SBD!
To enter, follow these 2 easy steps:
- Upvote this post.
- Answer the question in a comment on this post.
Resteems are also highly encouraged and appreciated, but they are not required for the contest.
Today's Question:
What did you always want to be when you grew up?
Did you become that? Why, or why not?
The Fine Print
- Please be original in your comment, and don't just copy and paste someone else's answer.
- Comments such as "good post" or "upvote me" will NOT be considered.
- Each day's question will allow roughly 24 hours for answers.
- I will announce the previous day's winner when I ask a new question.
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I always wanted to be a blacksmith and a lawyer. I did make it to become a blacksmith and after four years I had so much lower back trouble the doctors advised me to find a new profession. At that point I never considered again being a lawyer, I didn't have the money for or the drive to go back to school for eight years or so.
I since have learned by studying law in the evenings on my own that I would have hated being lawyer because of how the law works here in the USA. The law is not what most people think it is, and if you actually read the oath that lawyers take to be admitted to the BAR , it is easy to see that members of the BAR do not have their clients best interest in mind when representing clients, their primary responsibility is to uphold the "integrity " of the court, which in reality is a scam, there is no real "integrity" in the courts. The true law of the land in the USA was common law, it has been hijacked and replaced with Admiral Maritime Law which is nothing more than a fancy name for the law of commerce. All court cases are nothing more than commercial transactions, even violent crime cases are just commercial transactions disguised as law.
We are deceived so much here in the USA when it comes to law and how things work that if the people ever took the time to actually study and learn about true law, we would more than likely have another revolution here in the USA to over throw the current government, but since the governments controls the schools the education system makes sure that children are indoctrinated into the system and never stop to question what is taking place. it has been going on for generations now and it is really sad to say the least.
The USA is not what the founding fathers intended it to be, that is for sure and certain, and that is the true shame of this country.
This is my kind of reply! :) It's a good thing you didn't become a lawyer!
Now I help people understand just how the law is screwed up and how to read the laws, like how speed limit signs in Texas don't apply to a normal person driving their own car or pickup truck. if you actually read the transportation code, speed signs only apply to commercial motor vehicles, it explicitly says so right in the code.
I have noticed some of this deception as well. I didn't realize the courts were so corrupt but after reading this, it all makes sense. And yes, I agree that is it now not what the founding fathers envisioned!
It is more corrupt than I even mentioned but the devil is in the details as they say.
First, I never wanted to be a grown up! They were way to serious and busy. I wanted to keep many of my childish qualities. I wanted to remain curious and learn new things, play, be creative, and not take life to seriously. So, I decided to pretend to be a responsible adult. As part of this charade, I thought being a lawyer would fit the bill. It would allow me to be curious, lawyers question everything. They also do a lot of reading, something I always loved because you learn new things.
I know you’re thinking, but play and be creative? Lawyers don’t do that they are serious and stick to the facts. But they do. The law is a set of rules like in a game. Lawyers, use the facts, and come up with creative arguments as to why the rules don’t apply! What kid doesn’t want to test authority and see how far they can bend the rules.
Lawyers just pretend to be serious. It is all to cover up the fact that they are just kids at heart!
So, did I go on to become a lawyer? Yes, I could not pass up the opportunity to play pretend. So, please keep my response confidential or else….
You're thinking, she is going to say sue me. But that would be wrong and not as much fun as opening my toy box and selecting from my marshmallow, water, or nerf gun to hunt you down!
I love this! I will never look at the law profession in the same light again. :)
@keciah, great initiative.
When I was a child I always wanted to be a computer programmer. I studied programming in college, but never have been a full-time program.
Most of my jobs have been related to technology and support, but my passion is using technology to help educate people. I really enjoy the moments where tech and education collide!
You have very similar aspirations as my husband...except the educating people part. He wants to become a full-time programmer to help make everyone lives easier.
Oh this one is good!
I wanted to be an author- and so far I have been a newspaper reporter and staff writer, I contributed to USA Today magazine and have ghost written books for so many other people.
So yeah... I got to be what I wanted to be when I grew up and I am so happy about it.
That is quite a resume! I'm sure Steemit is right up your alley then.
I am pretty sure I wanted to be an astronaut. I think reality kind of hit pretty soon that I probably wasn't going to be that. It was a nice thought though. If I had to go back and do it all over again I think I would like to be a meteorologist. Either that or an HVAC technician :)
Yeah, I'm sure being an astronaut would be fascinating!!
I always wanted to become a lawyer. I did not become one up to now because of financial difficulties but hopefully I’ll be coming back to school soon after I’ll give birth to my second child. :)
Good luck with school and your dream of being a lawyer, @ailenepm!
First off, thank you for coming up with a question that made me think. I'm 50 years old this year, and I have children on the cusp of adulthood, so it makes me redefine what it means to have goals when one grows up! Fact is, I am still not 100% sure what I want to be when I grow up.
What made the magic gig successful when the others failed or drop by the way-side? I have no idea. If I could bottle that, I'd be rich. However, I think that all of the other things helped me try and fail, and helped me figure out things until I tried and succeeded.
Cheers!
Wow, thanks for sharing @yekrats. I think sometimes we have to try a few different things in order to get on the right path.
Yeah, the road to success is pretty twisty in my experience. And I'm not even there yet!
When I was just a kid I always wanted to drive a lorry. On my 21st birthday I achieved that ambition, but quickly found that the "romance" of the job was nothing like the actual job. Long hours with a lot of lifting and carrying persuaded me to take a new career path - in the Royal Air Force.
Ah yes, sometimes our dreams don't live up to the reality, huh? It's good that you were about to find a new career better suited for you though!
Good idea! When I was a lot younger, I wanted to be a pediatrician. Then I started high school and met my Spanish teacher and my dream changed to becoming a fun Spanish teacher. I went to college and studied Spanish and education. I taught for 6 years before having kids and deciding to homeschool...and then we moved to Panama. So now I teach all subjects including Spanish. ;) Ha.
That's awesome, @apanamamama! My heart was always set on being a teacher too, and I've been able to teach my two boys quite a bit.
Oh my, I always dreamed about being a nurse and working with children. I have always loved children, babysitting from the time I was 9 years old. So I thought I would volunteer at the hospital as a Candy Striper. I thought this would give great opportunity to see it all. I worked at the hospital for a few weeks. Seeing children who were so ill was traumatizing at 15. I changed my mind. Went to college, pursued a major studying Child psychology. Worked for a few years.....back to college and added a major in Accounting! I guess "helping" people with their finances was more my niche. Just retiring now after 40 years in that field!
Trial and error is sometimes the best way to figure out what you really want to do with your life. Thanks for sharing, @birdsinparadise!