Who Are You? Really.....

[Grandpa]

Beyond motorcycling, beyond photography, beyond maintaining the house, what I like to do is write and tell stories. Some of the people (there aren't many) who like my writing say, Oh, but you could never give it up for what you do for a living. But they're wrong.

Yikes. What came out was completely opposite of what I intended to say. I meant to say:

What I like to do is write and tell stories. Some of the people (there aren't many) who like my writing say, Oh, but you could never give up what you do for a living to write and tell stories. But they're wrong.

 

[Funyiroember]

I'm a 24 years old guy from Hungary. I'm living in a jail, called society, I'm working in a job that I hate. I'm a constant dreamer.

 

[Alexandra M]

I'm a 24 years old guy from Hungary. I'm living in a jail, called society, I'm working in a job that I hate. I'm a constant dreamer.

May all your dreams come true ...

 

[80sFan]

Hi, my name is _____ (I've revealed my first name on SKMB before so if you really want to find it, you can).
I'm 41, but feel older. I've been with my husband 21 years this month (married 17 of those years). We have a daughter who is almost 19 and a son who is 12 and is autistic (I mention that in case any other SKMB members are also autism parents and want to share experiences...always good to chat with others who "get it").
I grew up in Philadelphia but have lived in the Poconos since 2000. I'm a full time mom & wife.
I enjoy spending time with my family, spending time with friends, spending time alone, reading, watching movies, listening to music, going out to eat (I love food!), hiking (weather permitting) and housework (I'm a bit of a clean freak, so I can't quite relax unless the house is near-immaculate).
I love nature and wildlife, but am not fond of pets (meowing/barking drives me mad). Despite this, we have a cat.
My politics are all over the place and consider myself neither democrat nor republican, although I tend to lean a bit to the right on most issues and I do vote. I don't practice any organized religion, but I am a very spiritual person who prays often.
The first SK book I had the pleasure of reading (in the late 80s, hence the screen name) was "Cujo".
I can't choose a favorite book, but "11/22/63" is high on the list.
I also enjoy many other authors, but rarely read non-fiction, chick lit/romance, westerns or anything too sci-fi. My favorite genres are thrillers and mysteries (just not anything that could be described as a "cozy" mystery).

 

[not_nadine]

Hi, my name is _____ (I've revealed my first name on SKMB before so if you really want to find it, you can).
I'm 41, but feel older. I've been with my husband 21 years this month (married 17 of those years). We have a daughter who is almost 19 and a son who is 12 and is autistic (I mention that in case any other SKMB members are also autism parents and want to share experiences...always good to chat with others who "get it").
I grew up in Philadelphia but have lived in the Poconos since 2000. I'm a full time mom & wife.
I enjoy spending time with my family, spending time with friends, spending time alone, reading, watching movies, listening to music, going out to eat (I love food!), hiking (weather permitting) and housework (I'm a bit of a clean freak, so I can't quite relax unless the house is near-immaculate).
I love nature and wildlife, but am not fond of pets (meowing/barking drives me mad). Despite this, we have a cat.
My politics are all over the place and consider myself neither democrat nor republican, although I tend to lean a bit to the right on most issues and I do vote. I don't practice any organized religion, but I am a very spiritual person who prays often.
The first SK book I had the pleasure of reading (in the late 80s, hence the screen name) was "Cujo".
I can't choose a favorite book, but "11/22/63" is high on the list.
I also enjoy many other authors, but rarely read non-fiction, chick lit/romance, westerns or anything too sci-fi. My favorite genres are thrillers and mysteries (just not anything that could be described as a "cozy" mystery).

Thank you for your post!

I just don't get why you do the Philadelphia throw up thing. I grew up around the area, still live in it, even though I am in a different state now. Still the 'burbs.

To go to the city was for dining, sporting events or many concerts.

Maybe I am biased. I think it is a lovely city, full of historical buildings and culture.

 

[80sFan]

Thank you for your post!

I just don't get why you do the Philadelphia throw up thing. I grew up around the area, still live in it, even though I am in a different state now. Still the 'burbs.

To go to the city was for dining, sporting events or many concerts.

Maybe I am biased. I think it is a lovely city, full of historical buildings and culture.

You would probably get it if you ever lived IN the city. The neighborhoods (outside the immediate tourist-attraction areas) are dirty, crime-ridden places. Most aren't safe for a woman to walk through after dark, others aren't even safe in broad daylight.
I lived in, went to school in and worked in many areas of the city and in the 25 years I spent there, I never found an area I'd want to stay in long term. And I definitely didn't want to raise my kids there.

 

[Grandpa]

I'm a 24 years old guy from Hungary. I'm living in a jail, called society, I'm working in a job that I hate. I'm a constant dreamer.

My football coach, of all people, gave us all some advice, and I may have been the only one who retained it: "The most important thing in your life is to be happy."

It makes sense. You don't want to die (and I tried) thinking, "I didn't like my life."

There are other places, other people, other jobs. You can't lose the "jail" of society, because society is the means by which humanity has survived and endured. But you can change your place within it. Good luck.

 

[Neesy]

I'm a 24 years old guy from Hungary. I'm living in a jail, called society, I'm working in a job that I hate. I'm a constant dreamer.

My football coach, of all people, gave us all some advice, and I may have been the only one who retained it: "The most important thing in your life is to be happy."

It makes sense. You don't want to die (and I tried) thinking, "I didn't like my life."

There are other places, other people, other jobs. You can't lose the "jail" of society, because society is the means by which humanity has survived and endured. But you can change your place within it. Good luck.

Good advice from Grandpa

Being a constant dreamer is good to help you escape reality at times Funyiroember - I hope that you somehow find a way to improve your life and enjoy life more. You are young and (hopefully) healthy. I wish you all the best

p.s. I realize you are not literally in jail - I just like the quote on this picture - you must have hope for the future!