Dream job

Over a month ago, I had my 1st neighbour catch up in our complex which I think I got the ball rolling but NEVER ended up organising for it to follow through.

Anyway, that is not the point.  The point is.....
During that gathering, we talked about whether we're happy with our jobs.
And being a true public servant, I said NO, but it pays the bills.

I was then asked "if you quit your job now to follow your dream, what would it be"??

Hmm...when I was growing up, I wanted to become a teacher.  I guess part of the reason is that I'm shy and being a teacher means you have to stand up in front of people and speak.  Well, turns out I don't like ANYTHING to do with studying, so there goes that career aspiration.

But it didn't take me long to think of my ultimate dream job.  (Helps when you take alcohol, you can speak your mind wayyyyyy quicker)

I have always liked interior design and real estate.
My dream would be able to build a house/apartment and then do the interior design, the complete package.  OK, maybe not build it myself literally....but developing the plans for the layout of the house is what I meant.  I never got a chance to follow through with that dream when I was little.

I wanted to take in primary school Graphics Design, which would've lead me down the path of interior design.  But noooooo, going to an all girls school, I was the only one interested in this subject hence it was cancelled and not offered at all.  Was told when I selected that subject "why would you want to do that?  That is such a boy's subject!?!?!"  I mean, WTF!!!!!  So that was my first hold back towards my dream.

Once I finished high school, I wanted to get a degree in Real Estate (still trying to realise my childhood dream) but it was a course offered in Gatton.  To be honest, I wanted this degree not because of the course content of land survey etc, but I wanted it for the network connections.  My parents said NO, you aren't leaving home for that.  So that was once again another set back.

Ever since those 2 incidents, I have never really got a chance to even go anywhere close to my dream.  I still remember as a kid, I use to draw a lot of houses, of what they would look like from the outside.  I think I knew since then, it would be my calling......but it was never meant to be.

For this dream to EVER come true, I would probably need to win the Lottery big time.  You definitely need loads of $$$ for this dream of mine to ever get a kick start.

So I'm thinking this is one thing I'll never get to complete....unless my lucky stars shine brightly on me and give me a BIG ASS LOTTERY WIN. (hint hint lucky stars)

Back to the starting point of this post, I would like to thank Dan & Kellie (Esp Dan for asking the question) cos I put this dream of mine at the back of my mind, buried so deep that I kinda forgot about it.  We all need to bring out our ultimate dreams once in awhile just to make us feel we have something to live for....even if it's a dream that you know there is no way on this planet earth it can be achieved. (I'm hinting at you again lucky stars....only you can help me!!)

Strange Dream

Ever wake up from a dream and hear yourself saying "WTF"???

Well I did this morning.  It was a strange dream.  Not strange to the point that it was scary or anything...but just strange enough for me to wake up and the first words out of my mouth was "WTF".

My dream was about this friend I have not seen for agessssssssssssssssssssss.
Last time I've seen her was probably around 2005 or 2006?!?!
We haven't been in contact since.  Reason??  Not sure, perhaps jealousy or ego....who knows

But in this dream of mine, I decided to go find her and try to become best buddies with her again.  Stuff that we used to do back in the old days appeared in my dream and I was in fact trying to re-enact them to get her back on my good side?!?!  The strange part was....I was doing the laundry for her.  I hate doing the laundry....and in the dream I was hand washing them!!!!  Now come on....in this day and age, there is something call "washing machine", so not quite sure how my dream had me hand washing clothes  -_-

Thinking back, we did have some good time in the past and its just ashame we didn't keep our friendship going.  I know from my side why I didn't keep in contact.....but not sure what happened on her end. 

And...in case this person ever reads this....
From my side, I feel your family have a high expectation of you and I was ruining that for you.  That is why I kept my distance....I can't be selfish.  I truly enjoyed our friendship and the time we spent together.  Hope you're enjoying the life you're having now.

I'm not sure what this dream is suppose to mean....am I suppose to contact her??