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What did you want to be when you were young?

  • 28-07-2009 6:48pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭


    What were your wild ambitions as a care-free young un?

    I wanted to be either a digger driver or a monk.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭*eadaoin


    did you ever achieve either of those two? digger driver = worthy aspiration!

    i used to want to be a post woman, i thought delivering post was really cool. i still do actually.

    also went through a phase of wanting to be a vet until i realised there was far more to it than cuddling animals and kissing them better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Rich.

    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    I wanted a wee bushy. Still do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭Da Bounca


    I wanted to be an archaeologist or a vet


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    *eadaoin wrote: »
    did you ever achieve either of those two? digger driver = worthy aspiration!

    i used to want to be a post woman, i thought delivering post was really cool. i still do actually.

    also went through a phase of wanting to be a vet until i realised there was far more to it than cuddling animals and kissing them better.

    No, sadly I haven't yet...

    I'm now studying animal science with the view of doing veterinary actually :pac:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,333 ✭✭✭✭itsallaboutheL


    WeeBushy wrote: »
    What were your wild ambitions as a care-free young un?

    I wanted to be either a digger driver or a monk.

    I wanted to be someone who wasn't reduced to robbing thread titles from The Ladies Lounge:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Fireman - for the hat
    Priest - free mobile

    I rang Zippos Circus to join.,.. mom wasn't happy when she found out.


    Now it's a banjo player.

    Quite varied


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    ronnie3585 wrote: »
    I wanted a wee bushy. Still do.

    PM me.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    Wanted to be an architect.
    Im now an architect

    it's not quite what I thought it would be, especially now that things are slow


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,629 ✭✭✭Adiboo


    I wanted to be a garbage man when I was very young. Then after seeing Liar Liar for the first time, I wanted to be a lawyer.

    I'm on the dole now.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    I wanted to be someone who wasn't reduced to robbing thread titles from The Ladies Lounge:p

    I thought the answers would be more entertaining here :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    I always wanted to be like Terry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭*eadaoin


    WeeBushy wrote: »
    No, sadly I haven't yet...

    I'm now studying animal science with the view of doing veterinary actually :pac:

    jaysus you're living my childhood dream!

    just so you know, those long disposable gloves? they're not for protecting your jumper sleeves from animal hair when you're giving them a cuddle.

    and also you'll have to wear these

    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,555 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    I wanted to be taller


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Da Bounca wrote: »
    I wanted to be an archaeologist

    I wanted to be a palaeontologist.

    .....

    Wanna dance?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I wanted to be a palaeontologist.

    .....

    Wanna dance?

    I dig ya..




    *cries*


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    Galvasean wrote: »
    Wanna dance?

    I wanted to be a dancer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,815 ✭✭✭✭galwayrush


    I wanted to grow up, still waiting.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 168 ✭✭tanyaog2007


    i wanted to be a shop keeper in supervaluv :confused: ha ha :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭Prof.Badass


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I wanted to be a palaeontologist.

    .....

    Wanna dance?

    I wanted to be a gynaecologist,

    Then i found out about taking safe search off yahoo.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭Lorrs33


    A train driver :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,081 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Until I was six I wanted to be a fire engine

    part of me still wishes I was


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭DanGerMus


    I wanted to be bigger and older. Now, i want to be younger and "smaller".


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Older, and I've succeeded, Go Hagar!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭ottostreet


    in order...

    i wanted to be a mexican.
    i wanted to be a clown.
    i wanted to be a binman.
    i wanted to be a farmer.
    i wanted to be a formula 1 driver.
    i wanted to be a DJ (i did/am doing that one!!)
    i want to work in radio!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 21 geranimojess


    *eadaoin wrote: »
    jaysus you're living my childhood dream!

    just so you know, those long disposable gloves? they're not for protecting your jumper sleeves from animal hair when you're giving them a cuddle.

    and also you'll have to wear these

    :D

    Are you into Rubber also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Hagar wrote: »
    Older, and I've succeeded, Go Hagar!!!

    I always wanted to be older... now I'm growing up, I wish I could be 3 again :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,474 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Fighter Pilot in USAF


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,556 ✭✭✭MizzLolly


    An ambulance! :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,027 ✭✭✭✭callaway92




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    Galvasean wrote: »
    I wanted to be a palaeontologist.

    Me too.

    Also at different times
    Footballer
    Musician
    Writer


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 496 ✭✭renraw


    Always wanted to work in TV and Film. Got the qualifications and worked in the industry for a couple of years, ended up hating it because it was all unionised and the nepotism was crazy. You definitely need to be conscience and moral free to be in it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭pq0n1ct4ve8zf5


    I wanted to be a hermit who lived on the top of the mountain behind my house and just live off berries. I wasn't a normal child.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭Jimbo


    I wanted to be a digger driver too.
    Still kinda do.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,074 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    An Environmental Pollution Officer!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭1071823928


    i wanted to be.........
    a nurse
    a librarian
    a FBI agent
    a vet
    a professional irish dancer
    an illustrator of childrens books
    a beautician
    a hairdresser
    a fashion designer

    and now i want to be a costumer designer.....i think?!!


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭G_R


    a secret agent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    When I was younger I wanted to be a doctor... I ended up with a degree in computer science, and I'm on the dole at the moment. :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14 layla_09


    Nurse, cause i loved watching Casualty. Didn't enter my head Id actually have to be intelligent and go to college for it or anything.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Professor (like the chap on the side of the Weetos box).


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,626 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Either a comedian, a solider or an artist!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ohohoh


    a boy


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭genericguy


    Stee wrote: »
    Wanted to be an architect.
    Im now an architect

    it's not quite what I thought it would be, especially now that things are slow

    +1

    I wanted to be a scientist. I am now a scientist. Often wish I wasn't.

    There's a lot to be said for a nice 9 to 5 gig where you can switch off when you get home.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Pop's Diner


    I wanted to be a Jedi. Honestly I was obsessed. I even dreamt that when I died and went to heaven I could finally use a 'real' lightsabre like in the movies. Yeah I was pretty morbid even as a kid.

    Unfortunately they're not hiring on this planet.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,137 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    I really wanted to be Optimus Prime.


  • Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    a shopkeeper

    an arctutict

    A teacher


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭WeeBushy


    *eadaoin wrote: »
    jaysus you're living my childhood dream!

    just so you know, those long disposable gloves? they're not for protecting your jumper sleeves from animal hair when you're giving them a cuddle.

    and also you'll have to wear these

    :D

    I know, I've worn them both!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,030 ✭✭✭angel01


    I wanted to be a policewoman or a vet. I didn't get to do either :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 469 ✭✭loveissucide


    I wanted to attain immortality via not dying.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Katarn1


    Astronaut, archaeologist, spy, naval warship commander, lawyer.

    It was entirely dependant on what film moved me the most.


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