This one is a hard one for me. I am one of those people who believe that the choices we make at the time make us who we are. I wouldn't be where I am right now and with the people I am with had I made different choices. I try not to regret my choices, because I mostly love my life (sometimes its a bit stressful). I have a few regrets though.
We lived in Houston for 11 months and 16 days. I despised living in Houston. We were 9 hours away from our family during the most difficult time in our lives to one of the happiest times in our lives. All I wanted to do was get home. What I regret, is not doing more in Houston while I was there. I wished I would have explored the city a little more instead of living in our little bubble.
I wished I would have finished my college degree from a university. I have a photography degree and I am a certified cake decorator, but I still would love to see a piece of paper with my name on it. I could never figure out what I wanted to do, still can't. I already do the things I love with the degree and certifications that I have, but I still hold on to dreams of graduating.
I guess my last one would be my biggest... I wished I would have let my husband spend more time with his dad in the early years of our marriage. I didn't know that he would be taken from us so early. I needed help with our baby and I thought it would have been selfish on his part to go hunting for 10 days at a time while I had an infant. Now, I would gladly have given him that time with his dad.
A few things I hope to never regret: Saying "I love you" to my daughter and husband, or really anyone that I love. I always want them to know I love you. I never want to regret not taking chances and putting myself out there (thats why I started this blog). I never want to regret not giving enough; whether that means hugs, time, understanding, patience etc.
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A photography degree and a cake decorating certificate?! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteIf you really want to finish university, it's never too late to go back.
I know. I guess I need to just major in something general. That was always my problem, I could never figure out what to major in.
DeleteI've always had a difficult time deciding on what to go to post-secondary for. It took me until this year to choose Journalism, but before that I considered at least ten other career paths. Even still, I can always go back and do something else if I want to.
DeleteJournalism sounds awesome. I would love to be a private investigator. I don't there is much of a market in my area for that type of career though.
DeleteI think the accomplishments you have done with school already are great but I understand you wanting more, as I do too :)
ReplyDeleteI think its great to always want more. Thanks.
DeleteIt's hard to break out of our bubble, so I understand how you feel about Houston.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is, I complain there is nothing to do in Oklahoma. That's why I wish I would have taken advantage of all it had to offer. Even though, I have no desire to return to Houston (just a little bit too spread out).
DeleteI try to never look back. I can only look ahead
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteYes, I need to say I love you more to those I love...Thanks for the reminder...
ReplyDeleteNo worries. :) That is probably the biggest regret I never want to have.
DeleteYou know, I have my degree, and sometimes I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, lol. It's never too late to go for your dreams. In my college graduation class there was a lady in her 70's. I LOVED that and admire her so much.
ReplyDeleteI am always flip flopping back and forth what I want to do. I may be 70 before I decide to grow up...lol I love to hear when elderly people go back and accomplish something they want. I played dominos at the senior citizen center (with my husband's grandma) today, with an elderly lady that is going to classes to get her high school diploma.
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