As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? How does it compare to your current job/career?
I actually had this big idea of being a seamstress as a child. We had this children's book about this woman who made these amazing gowns. I wanted to do that.
I forgot about that dream but I always liked sewing and received my first sewing machine as a birthday present after I had taken home economics in middle school. I now sew costumes for the Renaissance faire which is something I didn't even know existed when I was a kid.
Of course my real life job isn't very glamorous, I work as a cashier. But my hobbies keep me sane.
Pay attention to those things you wanted to do as a kid, they may bring you joy as an adult.
"Pay attention to those things you wanted to do as a kid, they may bring you joy as an adult." Truth!
Is there a way for you to develop your hobby into more than just designing for the Renaissance Festival?
by Joan King 12 years ago
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did your wish come true or are you still "growing up"?It is true we have great plans for our careers and our future in general and then life happens. As an adult is there something you still want to be when you grow up?
by Elizabeth Barrett Kearney 11 years ago
What did you want to be as a child when you "grew up". I wanted to be an astronaut...Petenali asked "What Non-Fiction book have you read that has changed your life" and it made me think of my childhood and how I devoured any book about space and the universe and so longed...
by jake13edward 12 years ago
As a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?When you were a kid what did you want to do with your life and did you get to do it or something else?
by Silver Poet 13 years ago
What did you want to be when you grew up, and did you become it?
by Lady_a7x 13 years ago
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?I remember I wanted to be a vet, I loved animals. I still do love animals, but I don't think I could ever really be a vet, or a doctor of any sorts, just not my cup of tea. But I would love to hear your answers.
by Chelsea Carter-Kern 13 years ago
What did you want to be when you grew up?
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