I live for my daughter and my wife first and foremost, and hopefully vaping and not smoking will allow me to live a little longer. After daughter and wife, good friends, good beer, fly-fishing, and riding my Genuine Blue 150cc scooter.
Contest - 3 winners - What Do You Live For? PLEASE READ THE RULES!
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the winners have been notified. Once I get confirmation from them all I will make a follow-up post once I hear back from them.
My passion is actually three things. First, my guitar. I LOVE to play on my B.C. Rich Warlock. I like to play everything/anything I hear (Jeopardy theme, my cell's ringtone, my neighbor's ringtone, etc.) and if I can't match it pefectly on my own, which RARELY happens, my second passion comes into play; my computer. I'll look online and try to find what I'm wanting to play. And if I suceed or not in finding it, I'm already at my computer so that leads to the third, fps. I like really brutal war first person shooters and I have so many of them on my pc, it's sometimes hard to choose just one. Of couse, when entralled with any of these, my KR808D-1 is never more than a few inches away.
BUMMER. I spent 45 minutes writing up my post and i missed it by just a hair (the downside to being a writer, I suppose. Everything has to be a story. lol) :chuckles: Man, 
outs: Well, congrats to the winners, and thanks to OP for generous and sweet giving idea.
Sachi
outs: Well, congrats to the winners, and thanks to OP for generous and sweet giving idea.Sachi
Okay, I've heard back from the winners. But first, I want to say this -
The responses in this thread have changed my view of people in a positive way. I had posted a simple question - What do you do to clear your mind and find your "me" time. Many of you did just that - told us a great story of what makes you feel alive and revive your mind and senses. A vast amount of you went on to post that you enjoy helping other people or animals to make you feel alive or "what you live for". Though I suppose they weren't quite things you do to clear your mind, they were the first things that you thought of - Things you enjoy rather than spending time on yourself.
Although I certainly don't think that working hard towards "me" time is selfish - everyone needs it. I feel it is vital for a healthy life and mind. It is really refreshing and makes me happy to think that there are a lot more people out there who would, even if they have time for themselves, rather spend it for and with others. It is a purely selfless act, especially with animals who most of the time cannot help themselves. I suppose finding the joy itself in your acts of kindness is what make you feel alive, not something you do for yourself. It's awesome.
Since I started this thread a month ago, I have decided to go back to school for a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering. I believe it will help both me and my family find more of these moments together and on our own. You all helped inspire me and really help me make this decision to better my quality of life. I guess you could say I made this contest for myself and a few of you benefited from spending a couple minutes sharing your story with me and everyone else
So, I'm sure you're wondering who won it? Well, it just happened to be the very first post after my original post by DawnH -
Although my views have changed since the beginning of the contest, I still had to judge on the original concept. This was a much harder decision than I thought. Many of your posts came very close. DawnH's stuck out to me though because it really nailed the core of what I said. Not only did she find that 100% "me" time, she worked hard and continues to work had to get there when she can.
Thank you all for sharing your stories. I hope taking a minute to sit back and talk about it inspired and motivated you to continue to work towards what you love doing which was really what I was trying to do by starting this whole thing. It's been fun for me as I hope it has for all of you!
The 2 $5 giftcard winners were Lorizgal and dmdonald2, chosen by a random number generator.
DawnH won a $20 Amazon giftcard for books or crocheting supplies or whatever "floats her boat" (sorry, had to put that in there somewhere
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The responses in this thread have changed my view of people in a positive way. I had posted a simple question - What do you do to clear your mind and find your "me" time. Many of you did just that - told us a great story of what makes you feel alive and revive your mind and senses. A vast amount of you went on to post that you enjoy helping other people or animals to make you feel alive or "what you live for". Though I suppose they weren't quite things you do to clear your mind, they were the first things that you thought of - Things you enjoy rather than spending time on yourself.
Although I certainly don't think that working hard towards "me" time is selfish - everyone needs it. I feel it is vital for a healthy life and mind. It is really refreshing and makes me happy to think that there are a lot more people out there who would, even if they have time for themselves, rather spend it for and with others. It is a purely selfless act, especially with animals who most of the time cannot help themselves. I suppose finding the joy itself in your acts of kindness is what make you feel alive, not something you do for yourself. It's awesome.
Since I started this thread a month ago, I have decided to go back to school for a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering. I believe it will help both me and my family find more of these moments together and on our own. You all helped inspire me and really help me make this decision to better my quality of life. I guess you could say I made this contest for myself and a few of you benefited from spending a couple minutes sharing your story with me and everyone else
So, I'm sure you're wondering who won it? Well, it just happened to be the very first post after my original post by DawnH -
Although my views have changed since the beginning of the contest, I still had to judge on the original concept. This was a much harder decision than I thought. Many of your posts came very close. DawnH's stuck out to me though because it really nailed the core of what I said. Not only did she find that 100% "me" time, she worked hard and continues to work had to get there when she can.
Thank you all for sharing your stories. I hope taking a minute to sit back and talk about it inspired and motivated you to continue to work towards what you love doing which was really what I was trying to do by starting this whole thing. It's been fun for me as I hope it has for all of you!
The 2 $5 giftcard winners were Lorizgal and dmdonald2, chosen by a random number generator.
DawnH won a $20 Amazon giftcard for books or crocheting supplies or whatever "floats her boat" (sorry, had to put that in there somewhere
)
Congratulations to the winners!
And congratulations on going back to school and GOOD LUCK!!!
And congratulations on going back to school and GOOD LUCK!!!
Congratulations to the winners and to the OP for donating his money to get us to think about "me time". It is important to make time for yourself.
Ultimately, I live for my family especially my children and grandchild. However, I think you're talking about a more immediate and personal thing. It's new experiences especially learning or accomplishing something new. The first time I do something that I'm not sure I can do is the best. Things like if I pull this car engine will I be able to get it back in? If I take it apart, will it run when I get it back together? When I'm not sure and it works is the best.
BTW I work in IT and so far my record with cars is pretty good
BTW I work in IT and so far my record with cars is pretty good
Thanks so very very much! I really have been working hard, 6 days a week and have NOT been able to get any "me" time at all. I am truly inspired by all the stories I read here, thanks so much.
Congrats on going back to school and I hope your future is exactly what you want.
Congrats to you all for sharing your stories and making us SEE the selflessness in all of us.
Congrats on going back to school and I hope your future is exactly what you want.
Congrats to you all for sharing your stories and making us SEE the selflessness in all of us.
I really live for the time I get to myself at the end of the day when everyone else is finally in bed and all is quiet. Then it's grabbing my favorite pv and juice and catching up on what's happening on ecf or grabbing my kindle and settling in for an hour or so of reading. Really helps de-stress from the day and winds things down for me so I can sleep. If I don't do this I am up most of the night and the next day is totally shot..
I live for music.....playing, listening, concerts, etc... I've been playing since I was 10 years old. I was taught the bass guitar, but because I live in Pittsburgh (horrible music scene) I had to adapt any way that I can to be able to play in a band. Whether it be drums, guitar, keys, etc... I'll get it and I'll learn it, so I've always been switching up instruments, learning new things about them, learning new song, writing new song. I'm not trying to give you my life story here, but I think this shows some dedication. It's one thing to play in a band, keep in time, and keep in-sync with everyone, but to be constantly switching instruments and teaching myself how to play them, and moderately well.
Most of the time, I'll sit at home and write full songs if I can't find anyone to play/collaborate with. I really could care less if anyone wants to or not, I do, and I'll do whatever it takes to get my ideas out.
Everything about me is based around music (you should see the walls of my house, looks like a 90's teenagers room) If I forget to recharge my ipod, I'll have to wait 20 mins to give it some juice because I can't take not being able to listen to music in my car, I could listen to the radio, but I don't like most of the things stations play. My t-shirts are mostly band t-shirts and if they get ratty, I'll retire them and hang them on the wall, haha. I study magazines, web sites, reviews on products so that I stay on top of the games, and can spot a good deal if I see one. When I'm at work, I browse the Musical Instruments classifieds on Craigslist hoping for an awesome deal or a rare find. When I go on vacation, I plan it around a certain band that will be playing close by, so on top of going on vacation, I get to rock out!
My moms a singer, my step father used to be in a touring hair metal band in the 80's haha, my dad plays guitar, my grandfather was a steel guitar player in a country band, my 3 uncles play guitar, my aunt plays piano, and pretty much everyone in my family is a music lover or musically inclined. It's in my blood, haha, there's no denying that.
Most of the time, I'll sit at home and write full songs if I can't find anyone to play/collaborate with. I really could care less if anyone wants to or not, I do, and I'll do whatever it takes to get my ideas out.
Everything about me is based around music (you should see the walls of my house, looks like a 90's teenagers room) If I forget to recharge my ipod, I'll have to wait 20 mins to give it some juice because I can't take not being able to listen to music in my car, I could listen to the radio, but I don't like most of the things stations play. My t-shirts are mostly band t-shirts and if they get ratty, I'll retire them and hang them on the wall, haha. I study magazines, web sites, reviews on products so that I stay on top of the games, and can spot a good deal if I see one. When I'm at work, I browse the Musical Instruments classifieds on Craigslist hoping for an awesome deal or a rare find. When I go on vacation, I plan it around a certain band that will be playing close by, so on top of going on vacation, I get to rock out!
My moms a singer, my step father used to be in a touring hair metal band in the 80's haha, my dad plays guitar, my grandfather was a steel guitar player in a country band, my 3 uncles play guitar, my aunt plays piano, and pretty much everyone in my family is a music lover or musically inclined. It's in my blood, haha, there's no denying that.
I live for solitude. What makes me feel alive? Music. When I can crawl into a song that opens up my heart and BE the song, it makes me feel fully alive. Sometimes it doesn't have to be "music" music...a baby laughing from his gut, the sound of crickets, cicadas in the summer, the silent sound of snow falling...God's music...is life. Also, a good book, that totally absorbs my soul? That makes life worth living and makes me feel fully ME.
Also, if I were younger and had a boat...fishing!
Also, if I were younger and had a boat...fishing!
I live for my daughter! She is my life, my love, my reason for being a good person and role model! I can't even remember what I lived for before she came along. She makes me a better person just by being. I am forever grateful for her. She is awesome!
These days I live to ride. Which seems silly, but it's true. I'm counting down the months I have to stay and study and earn money before I can get back on my bike and go off to explore again!
i live for God and my wife and kids. they are the only things that will give me true happiness. thanks for having me write it down and remind myself
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I live for my family. I love being a Mom and being able to provide for my children. I love it when my daughter makes up her own songs on her guitar. I live to see my kids drawings, helping them with homework and watching them grow.
I live for my family. I love being a Mom and being able to provide for my children. I love it when my daughter makes up her own songs on her guitar. I live to see my kids drawings, helping them with homework and watching them grow.
Yeah I know the contest is over, but the thread is still alive and I like the concept, so here's my 2 cents
I live for moving heavy stuff from one place to another... no wait, that's not quite right. My true calling in life, and my Zen spot, is entertaining people. It's what drives me and truly makes me happy. It just so happens that that entertainment almost always involves moving really heavy stuff
I play guitar in a regional 80's tribute band. Being on stage and rocking out to a thrilled crowd is a reward all its own that is really hard to describe, but it's definitely my "me" time. I get to zone out, clear my mind, and live in the moment. Everything else I do just works toward that goal, and as a result, is also my "me" time, even if it's working on a production that I'm not performing in. Whether it's setting up - and later tearing down - the equipment with my band to put on a show, or working as a stage hand or other crew member (roadie you could say) setting up for a touring theater act, the thrill of hard work and creative problem solving resulting in an evening's entertainment for an entire community is so enriching for both body and mind that I couldn't ever dream of NOT doing it. It's what I am
I live for moving heavy stuff from one place to another... no wait, that's not quite right. My true calling in life, and my Zen spot, is entertaining people. It's what drives me and truly makes me happy. It just so happens that that entertainment almost always involves moving really heavy stuff
I play guitar in a regional 80's tribute band. Being on stage and rocking out to a thrilled crowd is a reward all its own that is really hard to describe, but it's definitely my "me" time. I get to zone out, clear my mind, and live in the moment. Everything else I do just works toward that goal, and as a result, is also my "me" time, even if it's working on a production that I'm not performing in. Whether it's setting up - and later tearing down - the equipment with my band to put on a show, or working as a stage hand or other crew member (roadie you could say) setting up for a touring theater act, the thrill of hard work and creative problem solving resulting in an evening's entertainment for an entire community is so enriching for both body and mind that I couldn't ever dream of NOT doing it. It's what I am
I live,Therefore i am alive.I wake up in the morning and remind myself why i am alive and the reason is always the same,i am alive so that i can live.Living is the only reward i need for being alive,When you open your eyes and you "See" just how amazing that is engough reason to live.
After reading the rules I still wanted to post this. I am a recovering addict. Sober for just over a year. I live to find the good in every simplistic thing that comes my way. I live to find the ways to continue to bring positive things my direction. I live to serve others in need. I live to love. I live to be loved. I live to constantly question the things I do not understand. I live to enjoy. I live to fully use the body and life I have been given and not waste a day, an hour, a minute or second. I live to prove myself I am better than I was. I live to enjoy those around me. I live to keep my body healthy and my head clean. I live to enjoy the beauty of my surrounding environment. I live, simply, to live.
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