Childlike Dreams

SPC James Mcneil — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 09:03:17 -0400

When we were kids, we had dreams of what we would be when we grew up. As we got older, many times those dreams adapted to our tastes and our abilities. For example, when I was a kid I wanted to be a public speaker. However, with my limited exposure to public speakers, the only ones I knew were either politicians or preachers. Neither one of those interested me. When I started high school, I was fascinated with law enforcement. I wanted to be an FBI agent. And somewhere along the way, I had dreams of being a soldier as well.

My question is this. When you were a child, what was your dream for when you grew up?

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 29 at 2014 10:12 AM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:12:14 -0400

My dreams stayed the same. I still wanted to be in the entertainment. I also considered being an undercover cop like 21 jump street. So I guess you can say that's basically still entertainment since undercover work involves acting.

Response by SSG Ralph Innes made Oct 29 at 2014 10:25 AM

SSG Ralph Innes — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:25:47 -0400

As a kid, I had always said I wanted to be a mortician. My mom would just laugh because she said I couldn't clean out the fridge without dry heaving. As it turned out, mom is always right.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Oct 29 at 2014 3:17 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:17:09 -0400

From the earliest time I can remember, I wanted to be a soldier or a policeman. I guess being a Military Police officer pretty much fulfilled my dream.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2014 3:15 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:15:36 -0400

SPC James Mcneil - I wanted to be myself when I grow up and when I was given the opportunity, I blinked!! Honestly, I was a taken back.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 29 at 2014 3:57 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:57:03 -0400

You dreamed of growing up to be a public speaker? How did the counseling for that go? :)

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 29 at 2014 4:01 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:01:35 -0400

My dream was to grow up to be an Army man or a cowboy…preferably horse cavalry, the combination of the two. Was able to be a soldier, still kind of sad that the cavalry does not have horses.