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10:40 PM, February 23, 2008 .. Posted by DeeJay

Most definitely. There are multiple reasons - mostly it's the whole "what if it doesn't work" kind of thing. Plus, it doesn't involve just me. Add to that, odd things happen whenver I decide to just go for it and then I go dashing back under my covers to try to get it all worked out again. Am I dumb or what?

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10:51 PM, February 23, 2008 .. Posted by littleMissConfused

There are soooooo many things I have dreamed of doing and never followed thru on. The biggest reason....fear. Fear of failing. If I don't try I can't fail. I hate failing and even worse then failure is failing in front of people.

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11:16 PM, February 23, 2008 .. Posted by pd

France. Money.

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01:23 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by Chica

this question is also in my book, you must have that book too, or something! lol

There are certainly a lot of things I haven't done, and why I haven't done them, because it's beyond my control.

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01:48 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by LauriesAsylum

I always dreamed of going to Rome, but alas it will probably never happen, mostly for financial reasons.

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02:16 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by libertine

Travel to Europe. Money

Write and publish a book. Laziness and procrastination.

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08:41 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by sladewilson

Yep and usually it's a money issue. My grandma used to have this saying and in my life it applies to this question and why I haven't done them yet:

She would look at me and say, "Boy, you got champagne taste and beer money..."

That kinda sums it up...lol....

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09:45 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Deej - you know I would say if it's your dream, then the others involved would understand. People are more kind and understanding than we often give them credit for. And no, I don't think you're dumb at all.

LMC - I do understand how you feel that way, especially after having read all those entries about your past. But if you look at those failures, even the public ones, none of them have killed you, right? You're still walking, talking, breathing, making 9-inch jokes and you have a good man.

pd - You know, with some luck your dream could be fairly easy to make come true. It's not like you'd need millions of dollars to accomplish that one.

Chica - having things outside your control make things harder, but not impossible. Maybe there's another path you can take to accomplish what you want? And I do think we have the same book. My ex and I had a copy of one similar and when we got divorced, I could only find the one I have now at the bookstore.

Laurie - That one too could be done. I found myself last year saying "I could never work two jobs". But I did and as tired as I was, I both liked and needed the extra money. There has to be a way to come up with the extra cash. Or maybe wait until you're old, get a credit card and just run up the bill, then stiff them with the charges? Sorry, that's evil Phil thinking.

Libertine - you my friend get the award for the most honest answer. Just a thought but maybe it's laziness and procrastination that also keep you financially unable to go to Europe?

Slade - brother your granny is 100% correct on that one. My father says a similar phrase and has since I was a kid. "You have champagne taste on a beer budget". I know your tastes and it would take 4-5 jobs or some ridiculous job offer to be able to afford your tastes.

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10:04 AM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by sladewilson

Too true. Basically I need to win Mega Millions or some random shit like that....lol.

Of course, I can actually see that happening. Like Jesse, I like to keep hope alive...

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01:44 PM, February 24, 2008 .. Posted by LauriesAsylum

Or maybe wait until you're old, get a credit card and just run up the bill, then stiff them with the charges? Sorry, that's evil Phil thinking.

lol, that's pretty good.

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08:16 AM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by sarai

I always dreamed of having my own horse when I was a little girl, now I have two(and a pony)
I always breamed of having a good marriage and a man I loved(who love me in return)and I've got that.
last summer I dreamed of someone new but I moved past that phaze....
I guess my only dream left is travel Europe would be cool but the animals tie us down and the money isn't available.

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09:13 AM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by birdsnest

opening a comic book store.
been my dream since i was 10.
why havent i?
no money.
and the shops here in town would kick my ass.
they are the best shops ive ever seen.

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09:28 AM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by libertine

Birdsnest reminded me of another dream I've always had:

To open my own bookstore. Why haven't I? No money and no freakin' business sense.

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09:57 AM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by birdsnest

yeah i forgot about the lack of business sense. i lack that.

Yeah

10:13 AM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by sortingitout

Write a book, but my ADD just seems to

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03:42 PM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by slayerbarbie

My dream is to go to New Zealand. Why haven't I done it? Personal obligations at present, but I made up my mind and it'll be accomplished by next summer.

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11:21 PM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Slade - did you see the rednecks that won Mega Millions? That was your bankroll they snatched.

Laurie - I try to help out where I can. ;)

Sarai - just a thought...could you sell the animals to pay for Europe? You can always buy more pets, there's only 1 Europe.

Birdie - that is a tough line to get into. Any retail business is.

Libertine - maybe you could get a partner with money and business experience who has the same goals as you?

Steve - *GOL* I'm still laughing at that one man. You're the shit.

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11:39 PM, February 25, 2008 .. Posted by sarai

could you sell the animals to pay for Europe? You can always buy more pets, there's only 1 Europe.
NONONONO! these guys are special, that's like having a pet die and being told to just go buy another, because one animal is just like another, no way! however two of my horses are getting up there in years so I may be down to one equine in a year or two.

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12:06 AM, February 26, 2008 .. Posted by texican

I've had a few ideas, but I've never been able to get past that stage. I have very little business sense and even less money. I've wanted to go to Australia since I was 17. Hopefully, I'll get to do that someday soon.

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10:09 PM, February 26, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Sarai - it was just a suggestion. I don't have the connection to pets so that would be my first thought.

Tex - I'd like to get to Aus too...one of these days. For me, it's all about the cash.

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10:15 PM, February 26, 2008 .. Posted by DeeJay

My heart is still set on Capri. I've already been there multiple times, but I love the place - more than I want to go to Australia. : )

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11:08 PM, February 26, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Well, I think it's the same as the other people on the Europe dream. Do what you have to in order to make that dream a reality.

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09:17 AM, February 27, 2008 .. Posted by birdsnest

i went to europe....thats all i have to say about that.

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12:29 PM, February 27, 2008 .. Posted by DeeJay

I'm workin' on it. I'd like a travel partner that would rather be there than Australia though. *ponders*

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12:51 AM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by texican

I got to go to Europe for free...sort of. I did have to kinda work on a submarine for a while...

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08:38 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Birdie - way to elaborate bro. *LOL*

Deejay - who would be foolish enough to pass on Europe? All those amazing old cities and the flight is just a tad bit shorter.

Tex - you just worked off your free travel is all. No biggie, I'd work for a trip.

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10:15 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by birdsnest

ju want elaboramination....ju got it...
http://birdsnest.efx2blogs.com/14619...rt+1..html
http://birdsnest.efx2blogs.com/14620...t+1.1.html
http://birdsnest.efx2blogs.com/14622...deux..html
http://birdsnest.efx2blogs.com/14626...+tre..html
http://birdsnest.efx2blogs.com/14629...sion..html

there. ya happy?

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10:37 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by sarai

thanks for the links birdy, I have yet to dig through your archives so I never saw those stories.

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10:41 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by pd

*aghast*

Someone would rather be somewhere other than Australia?

Oerggghh!!

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10:47 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

pd - is this coming from the girl that said her dream was France? Should you be so shocked?

I have great affection for Australia, but I have longed to see Europe all my life.

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10:50 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by pd

Yes but it's just as nice to come home! :) Yes, the call of Europe has an insistent nature to it, that's for sure...

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10:52 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Well let's put it in context.

Would you prefer to go to Europe or the US?

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10:53 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by pd

Well I'm going to the U.S. before Europe; I'm going in a few months I think. But that's just because I have to. I'd much prefer to be hitting Paris first.

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11:40 PM, February 28, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Oh? And just where is the whirlwind tour taking you?

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12:48 AM, February 29, 2008 .. Posted by pd

Delaware, and I'm going to run away to NYC for a coupla days whether my hostess likes it or not. Next time I go back I'm going with the band so I gotta have a looksee.

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12:39 PM, March 1, 2008 .. Posted by thebigp

Wow, not too far away at all, especially if you're in NYC. That place is craaaaaaaaaaaazy. I was there last summer and I still can't get over it, even though I've been like 6 times.

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