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I'm currently in university right now.

I plan on getting my PhD in Psychology, with specialties in Cognitive Science and Behavorial Neuroscience.

I also want to get atleast my Master's in Sociology.

Currently, my minors are Biology, History, and Philosophy.

I may also go to medical school, to get my lisence to dispense psychological medicine.

As of right now, my dream job would be Forensic Psychology.

However, I also want to have my writing published.

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Photograph people, places and animals all over the world.

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It's funny, just today I was sitting briefly in the garden with a friend and I was saying how much I long for reinvention yet often feel it's not happening or loo late, etc. This is one of the few friends who know about my surgery and I reminded her (and myself!) that last November I gave myself a year to just do this. This being the weight loss, the return to myself, the investment in my healthy future. That said, I know something else is ahead -- I'm a writer also and I don't want to be in the field where I currently work. I'm going to be 53, I have a wonderful life but the career aspect leaves something to be desired. I make art, too, and signed up for a five-day workshop in October. That will be quite a present to myself. I think that creating visual art will help open up new possibilities in my life. And then there's the garden. Here's to summer!

I used to write...a long time ago. Then I became a journalist for about 8 years...and never wanted to write again after that. It was good to focus my artistic energy in another direction. Maybe the same will happen for you in visual art. I am never happier than I am when I have a pencil in my hand (or stylus). Now if only I could make a living at it :D

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I really wish I could work with people who have been abused and are overweight or obese, and help them get their power and self esteem back.

I like that one :)

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I would like to write childrens book....so maybe Infinite butterfly and I should team up! I will write the story and she can illustrate! LOL I also enjoy writing poetry....a lot. That being said, I do like my day job and have to write scientific articles but who knows what the future holds!

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@@nerms - you have gained my respect, what a wonderful thing you want to do!

Mine is more simple, I want to make millions by doing nothing. ;) but since that's probably not in the cards for me I'm actually quite happy with my career right now. It gives me tons of free time to do what I enjoy. Getting my education and communicating with like minded folk. I do plan to write some books and educate people on WLS and proper eating, but at this time there's no money in that. So in order to live comfortably I need a steady income and my job now more than provides that.

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@Bandista again...separated at birth! I LOVE working in my garden, we recently moved in to this house and there was not a single plant/flower/shrub/TREE in the yard... I have built it out, edged/mulched/planted ... :) ... it will be at least a year before it starts looking full and plush...I love gardening...if my RA was better, I'd love to do that full time.... or anything creative...it would be nice being able to make money doing something you enjoy...

I'd love to take a workshop to learn to paint...never tried that, really...

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A lot of artistic people! I love it :)

Good luck with everything, don't stop writing, drawing, taking photos etc.. keeps your mind and soul young!

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My dream job would be lottery winner...so I wouldn't have to "do" anything!

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This question has haunted me my whole life. I'm 53 and I currently like my job, but it's not a dream job. I love the answers here.

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I really wish I could work with people who have been abused and are overweight or obese, and help them get their power and self esteem back.

I like that one :)

I've been thinking about writing a book after I hit goal. I was raised in an abusive family and had an abusive marriage unfortunately. I just don't know if a book is enough! I don't know if I'm willing to put myself out there, you know?

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I like a few of the other who posted.....would love to photograph people, places and the beautiful architecture all over the world. It has been my dream since I was a teenager (now 49). Meeting these people and learning about their cultures is what really gets me excited! I've been lucky to have traveled to other countries already but as a visitor/vacation...not as work. Dreams are WONDERFUL and great topic by the way....thanks.

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@@greensleeve you could always use a pseudonym if you didn't want to put your actual name out there!

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My dream job is to be recognized for my raw gift and talents and be called in as the person needed to make business truly work. My kids call me "priceline the negotiator" ha! I love what I am doing right now, even with the highs and lows that come with it. Some of the obstacles are challenging and you win some and you lose some...I happen to like that!

I am a program manager. I help companies/agencies develop training goals or business goals and align the right resources to meet their plans and look for a win-win for all involved. I am a champion for making everyone happy and pensive about getting stellar results through the work provided and the processes. I AM still looking for that one role that makes me feel like 'I have arrived' but I'm sure it's right around the corner.

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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