Have you dedicated your life to anything?
Have you dedicated your life to anything?
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Bushmaster

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27,591 posts

310 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Reading the birds of prey thread it struck me that some people have apparently 'dedicated their lives' to this pursuit. Seems a pretty heavy investment in a hobby to me, but each to their own, hey?

Some people - olympic athletes, say or some politicians, rebel fighters, or Mother Theresa types do seem to have 'dedicated their lives' to something, be it a goal or a cause or whatever.

I don't think I have, really.

What about you?

rhinochopig

17,932 posts

229 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Bushmaster said:
Reading the birds of prey thread it struck me that some people have apparently 'dedicated their lives' to this pursuit. Seems a pretty heavy investment in a hobby to me, but each to their own, hey?

Some people - olympic athletes, say or some politicians, rebel fighters, or Mother Theresa types do seem to have 'dedicated their lives' to something, be it a goal or a cause or whatever.

I don't think I have, really.

What about you?
I think there are three basic types of people. The ones you describe - the life dedicators - and then there are the experiencers who try lots of different things throughout there life and have garage full of no longer used equipment, and the couch potatoes.

I'm an experiencer.

funkyol

1,816 posts

250 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Beer

ewenm

28,506 posts

276 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Trying to be an athlete. Frustrating mystery illness at the moment. frown

Marf

22,907 posts

272 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Cynicism

big_rob_sydney

3,671 posts

225 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Hmm, I spent a long time in search of self gratification. Now that I'm a parent, pretty much everything is for other people. Anything I do these days has to have some element of trying to advance the family, but at the same time trying to have an element of fun.

If I had to describe my life today, I'd say its dedicated to my family.

space1999

436 posts

220 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Sorry I may be a typical woman but I dedicated my life to my family! I make sure they have everything they need and want and make sure they are happy!

Plotloss

67,280 posts

301 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Since 2001 I've been scouring the world for the perfect Burger and Milkshake.

bob1179

14,140 posts

240 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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I have dedicated my life to doing as little as possible.

timbob

2,210 posts

283 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Music?

I've been playing an instrument since the age of 5, settled on the Saxophone at age 11, went to music college from 18-21, and now teach music full time, rehearse 2 or 3 nights a week and gig most weekends, plus the occasional recording session thrown in for good measure.... Plus, the obvious practicing, which should be most days, but inevitably isn't...

Does that count?

MrKipling43

5,788 posts

247 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Perfecting the art of masturbation.

Oh yeah, and a bit of journalism on the side.

Einion Yrth

19,575 posts

275 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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MrKipling43 said:
Perfecting the art of masturbation.

Oh yeah, and a bit of journalism on the side.
That's a filthy habit, give it up.


You'll have more time for the masturbation.

HundredthIdiot

4,477 posts

315 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Plotloss said:
Since 2001 I've been scouring the world for the perfect Burger and Milkshake.
Eddie Rockets, chain in Ireland. "Classic" burger, chocolate malt shake.

Bloody brilliant.

Technonotice

4,250 posts

222 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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My life was dedicated to getting high and drinking larger with my mates.

Now i'm dedicated to making money(buying a new car and studio eqiptment), sleeping with as many women as i can and improving my dj and production skills the the point of getting a tune released/playing in clubs.

smile

HundredthIdiot

4,477 posts

315 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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space1999 said:
Sorry I may be a typical woman but I dedicated my life to my family! I make sure they have everything they need and want and make sure they are happy!
What's the point in dedicating your life to your family?

If everyone did that, we'd still be living in caves, having lots of group hugs.

Plotloss

67,280 posts

301 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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HundredthIdiot said:
Plotloss said:
Since 2001 I've been scouring the world for the perfect Burger and Milkshake.
Eddie Rockets, chain in Ireland. "Classic" burger, chocolate malt shake.

Bloody brilliant.
Sounds like a clone of Johnny Rockets in the States.

Which currently hold the Milkshake title.

Cookie172

856 posts

242 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Slacking

Currently doing quite well smile

Ganglandboss

8,563 posts

234 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Technonotice said:
My life was dedicated to getting high and drinking larger with my mates.

Now i'm dedicated to making money(buying a new car and studio eqiptment), sleeping with as many women as i can and improving my dj and production skills the the point of getting a tune released/playing in clubs.

smile
[Spelling Police]Drinking larger what with your mates?[/Spelling Police]

ETA: Deddicatted my lythe too kritusizing uvver peepul's speeling!

Edited by Ganglandboss on Monday 11th August 14:58

space1999

436 posts

220 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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HundredthIdiot said:
space1999 said:
Sorry I may be a typical woman but I dedicated my life to my family! I make sure they have everything they need and want and make sure they are happy!
What's the point in dedicating your life to your family?

If everyone did that, we'd still be living in caves, having lots of group hugs.
Yeah but you have the love of your family which you don't get from material things!!!! What does money and material things bring, happines for all of 5 mins before you get bored but you get unconditional love from your family if you dedicate your love and time to them!

briSk

14,291 posts

257 months

Monday 11th August 2008
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Marf said:
Cynicism
Oh yeah right.