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[kupi99]

A couple of times over spring break I've asked Roger if he could be someone different who would he be? Each time, he doesn't know how to answer me- he says he who is he is, he likes his life, and wants to be who he is

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[nine_muses]

I'd want to be this guy.

I remember when that photo was published after the 2005 tsunami... it struck a real chord with me because I had wanted for years to be a missionary doctor, but by that point it was becoming clear for me that it wasn't going to happen, and it made me sad. I love, love, love my life as it is now, but part of me still wants to be in some small village somewhere in South America, treating the poorest of the poor with whatever supplies are available.

[chitherea]

I really think I'd enjoy being independently wealthy. I'd probably still feel morally obligated to volunteer part-time at a school district -- but it would be so nice not to feel the financial necessity to drive away from my family five days a week.

It would also be nice to be able to afford at least a few more of the various family/house/creative projects that are perpetually waiting for funding.