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Stages (When I Grow Up Challenge)

When I was a toddler, I wanted to be just like my Dad. I loved him this much! I had no idea what he did, but I wanted to be him.

When I was ten, I wanted to be an architect. I loved to draw. I would create perspective and plan views of buildings that were real and invent floor plans of many that didn’t.

When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a teacher. I loved to learn new things. I would read books and encyclopedic tomes, utterly losing myself in both prose and facts.

When I was in university, I wanted to be a computer programmer. I loved elegant code. The beauty of creating a solution in a cryptic language was strangely fulfilling.

When I was married, I wanted to be a good husband. I loved her dearly. I wanted to be honest and true, building a friendship that would last forever.

When I was a father, I wanted to be a better man. I loved my boys. I wanted to set a good example, lead by it, with firm rules for life, but have fun with them, too.

Today, I still wonder: what do I want to be when I grow up?

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THX 0477
Posted 2 months ago

Nice recap, and I love the idea of never having really ‘grown up’. I know I haven’t…as evidenced by all the time I fritter away on here. Welcome to ficlets. We don’t get many curlers on here…or anywhere for that matter.
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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 2 months ago

That was heartfelt, and honest. I love that we keep dreaming! :)
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Trann
Posted 2 months ago

Thanks for the welcome and kind words.

Any sport that includes beer is a good one!
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Jenunique
Posted 2 months ago

Great entry! I am right there with you on the still wondering part.
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Steve Fairweather
Posted 2 months ago

I liked this approach, what we want from life really does evolve as we age and our perspectives change and you captured that very nicely.