[TriciaR]

I always wanted a horse ever since I remember seeing my first one. When I was in my 30's I realized my dream and ended up with more than one. I remember my first horse - her name was Strawberry - and since I couldn't afford a saddle when I bought her I rode her bareback. She was such a good horse and after several years I bought a young horse and trained him myself. I read a lot of books and attended many seminars given by well-known horse people. I still ride and train to this day at 69.

What a beautiful story—thank you for sharing it with us @Grayling55 ! I love that you not only realized your dream of having a horse, but also went on to train and care for them yourself. Strawberry sounds like she was such a special first companion. Do you have a favorite memory from your years of riding and training that still makes you smile today?

 

[pearlsgame setwin]

This is a very true story; When I was twelve and in the 8th grade I was sitting doing my "seat work" was what it was called back in the sixties. I was busy answering questions when a thought came into my mind. At that time I decided that I was not going to get married, never dreamed of it. Along with that decision I debated what I would as a professional woman, either be a lawyer or get into the accounting world. I had always had a daydream of going to Alaska for years. That was as far as I was going to plan my adult life.
Well many years later I just was layed off at the age of 59 after 40 years in accounting and reaching "auditor" through promotions. I had a very good severance package and the federal government offered two years of retraining for people who had their jobs sent out of the country. Time passed a couple of months when I heard how the training worked. Pick a school and a major. All I had to do is pass all my courses and did not have to pay a penny. Great opportunity! I then decided now is the time to take the major of Commpter Forensics. It fell under the law category and I was so happy. I passed all the requirements and even made the Dean's list. During the time between learning about retraining and the start of school, I joined a couple of charitable organizations and a club, It worked out that my school schedule and the organizations meeting times never caused any isssues, So I proceeded that when I graduate I would be under the approval of my financial advisor that I can retire at 62 (I had that planned long before 8th grade.
Then one day once I earned my degree and started collecting my SS benefits I was out driving wondering about a job, did I really needed to so I took inverntory of my stage in life. It was then that I had accomplished what I wanted in the 8th grade, It was my turn to answer to no one but me and do all the things I thought of doing. As soon as I discovered this fact, I said to myself, no more work if I can help it.' and my entire outlook changed straight into permanent happiness, I accomplishedf everything I dreamed of and then a little more. It was a great day and fourteen years later, I am still happy and doing what I always wanted to at such a young age.
So yes, I acheived everything I had dreamt of in 1966.

 

[Gayle B.]

Yes and no. My dream was to be a pilot in the military. Nope, they said no bc I am a woman. Then I chose to be in a military band. Again, nope bc I am a woman. I did graduate school 1/2 year early to enlist as soon as I turned 18. I trained hard and was very skilled. I married another military guy. We will be married fo 53 years come September 10! I was never going to get married, ever! I did live a dream of sorts in my job and my marriage!

 

[Gayle B.]

This is a very true story; When I was twelve and in the 8th grade I was sitting doing my "seat work" was what it was called back in the sixties. I was busy answering questions when a thought came into my mind. At that time I decided that I was not going to get married, never dreamed of it. Along with that decision I debated what I would as a professional woman, either be a lawyer or get into the accounting world. I had always had a daydream of going to Alaska for years. That was as far as I was going to plan my adult life.
Well many years later I just was layed off at the age of 59 after 40 years in accounting and reaching "auditor" through promotions. I had a very good severance package and the federal government offered two years of retraining for people who had their jobs sent out of the country. Time passed a couple of months when I heard how the training worked. Pick a school and a major. All I had to do is pass all my courses and did not have to pay a penny. Great opportunity! I then decided now is the time to take the major of Commpter Forensics. It fell under the law category and I was so happy. I passed all the requirements and even made the Dean's list. During the time between learning about retraining and the start of school, I joined a couple of charitable organizations and a club, It worked out that my school schedule and the organizations meeting times never caused any isssues, So I proceeded that when I graduate I would be under the approval of my financial advisor that I can retire at 62 (I had that planned long before 8th grade.
Then one day once I earned my degree and started collecting my SS benefits I was out driving wondering about a job, did I really needed to so I took inverntory of my stage in life. It was then that I had accomplished what I wanted in the 8th grade, It was my turn to answer to no one but me and do all the things I thought of doing. As soon as I discovered this fact, I said to myself, no more work if I can help it.' and my entire outlook changed straight into permanent happiness, I accomplishedf everything I dreamed of and then a little more. It was a great day and fourteen years later, I am still happy and doing what I always wanted to at such a young age.
So yes, I acheived everything I had dreamt of in 1966.

I’m very impressed by your dream and how you achieved it! Congratulations!

 

[Czech7985]

I worked in the field of Radiologic Technology for several years. At about age 33, I became dis satisfied with the field and wanted to go back to school. It was t the job as much as much as where I was working. Too much office politics and rule, policy changes. Also a supervisor I did not like. Where I lived, no option to get a job in same field but different facility. An unplanned pregnancy forced me to continue working at this same position until I retired at age 68. By the time I was again in a position to go back to school and get into a different field, would not have been practical. By the time I would have graduated, I would have been about 45 or 46. So, no I did not get to follow my dreams at age 34.