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Post by salsashark on Aug 21, 2014 1:42:14 GMT -5
Kind of a positive play on the general threads that pop up regarding regrets in your life. What decisions are you proudest of/are you 100% sure you made the right decision on, or one you are still confident in?
First one for me: staying with my girlfriend. I have been with her for seven years through some tough times and some periods in my life as I have grown (We started dating my senior year of college), and I'm absolutely certain that me sticking with her and vice-versa was the right thing. I asked her to marry me this past May 17, and she said yes.
Second one: Moving back to America. I was born in Dallas but grew up in Karachi, Pakistan with my dad (parents divorced). When I was 15, I moved back to the States to live with my mom and her new husband in Ohio. Times were terrible at first and I wanted nothing more to return home--Pakistan is really far away from Midwestern America--but in the end, sticking around was the right decision considering what I have been able to see in my life and, unfortunately, how my old hometown has gone downhill since I left.
Lastly, I got my lip pierced when I was in college, too. I thought about it for a while and eventually did go through with it, but it still felt super surreal to actually see it on my face in the mirror. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me, honestly. My confidence went way up, and for the first time in my life, girls were much, much more into me. You know how we talk about "boom periods" in wrestling? That's how it was for me with women. Those were the salad days and some damn great times--all thanks to a little piece of metal that stabbed my skin. I took the thing out once I graduated and started job hunting, and I still miss it.
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Post by DiBiase is Good on Aug 21, 2014 2:32:07 GMT -5
Deciding to travel 5000 miles to physically meet a girl I had met online (here, to be precise) and been chatting to for months. Even if it didn't work out (she had a boyfriend at the time), I had to go just so I could say I gave it a try. Fast forward to 2014, we've been married seven years.
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Post by Martin: #TeamBella Treasurer on Aug 21, 2014 2:35:05 GMT -5
Telling my mates that I was in love with a dude
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Post by Raskovnik on Aug 21, 2014 2:36:14 GMT -5
I have literally nothing to add because my life is nothing but a mess of regrets but I like the thread idea and enjoy reading what everyone else posts.
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Cranjis McBasketball☝🏻
Crow T. Robot
Knew what the hell that thing was supposed to be
Peace Love and Nothing But
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball☝🏻 on Aug 21, 2014 3:11:00 GMT -5
I done somethings I ain't proud of and the things I am proud of are disgusting.
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Post by Wolf Hawkfield no1 NZ poster on Aug 21, 2014 3:14:03 GMT -5
Its not that I'm proud but over past year or so I've ditched about 60% of my mates as they were total f***ing munters who were brining me down and I feel much better for doing so no regrets.
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Post by Amazing Kitsune on Aug 21, 2014 5:08:50 GMT -5
Marrying my Wife and giving the eulogy at my Father's funeral without breaking down.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2014 5:26:45 GMT -5
Never ever allowing my own work to be used on records/in plays/in promotion if I felt awful about being aligned to it, yet still profiting and making enough money whilst keeping my morals intact. It seems like nothing to most friends but I've missed out on a lot of money and a lot of opportunities and pissed off a lot of people who I once saw as heroes/inspirations...yet I'm happier for it and the opportunities that stick around are ALWAYS wonderful even if I have to work harder for them. Truly proud of myself for that. That and it also means I have no qualms about leaving a project/job if personal problems crop up, so no regrets over not seeing my father and a few friends before they died (at separate times I should add) which I cherish endlessly.
That and deciding to permanently shift my arse to Australia, all VISA stuff sorted, employment not a worry, flights booked, and favours cashed in to confirm living will be free for the first few months. I travel a lot as I need to move around to avoid misery and complacency, so to commit to moving to a country with support for artists who can prove themselves is pretty much the best BIG life decision I've made, whether things work out or not, still worth the shot.
Last, and most relevant to this place, but after a TERRIBLE year (in all forms of work/in people dying) for me and one of the only people I'd ever consider calling a best friend, we decided to put stock in going to Miami for two weeks and grabbing tickets to see Wrestlemania 28. Tears were shed, and it was amazing. A single event in the blink of an eye, not eating particularly well/not renting out a particularly glamorous apartment to have enough cash saved, all worth it.
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Post by Dean F'n Ambrose on Aug 21, 2014 5:30:22 GMT -5
Might sound stupid but, I actually have no proud moments. I have regrets but no decisions that I'm proud of.
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Wade Wilson
Surviving
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 21, 2014 6:10:57 GMT -5
Staring to work out regularly.
Discovering Rolling Rock beer.
Staying single.
Saving my moolah after years of blowing it all.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Aug 21, 2014 6:32:08 GMT -5
Moving abroad.
It was a spur of a moment decision. Fed up with my job at the zoo, girlfriend couldn't get a UK visa so I thought "f*** it. I'm going to become an English teacher". I literally quit my job one day, went back to say goodbye to family another and then flew out here the following day. I don't regret it for a second.
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Patti Mayonnaise
Unique and Special Snowflake, and a pants-less heathen.
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Post by Push R Truth on Aug 21, 2014 6:51:38 GMT -5
Smartest thing I ever did was take a job down in St Louis after I graduated with my degree, about 5-6 hours away from where I went to college and grew up.
It cut the cord and forced me to live... well, as myself. Every single one of my college buddies stayed behind and languished in the college town for years. Some are still there well over a decade later. Doing some deadend job they are 7 times overqualified for. It's not that the economy is bad there, it's not that there aren't better jobs it's just that they all found it easier to room together and do jack shit well into their 30's. Seriously, for the longest time it was like a bad sitcom of manchildren that didn't want to grow up.
Sharing a college house with 7 other guys was fun and all... when i was 20.
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Post by salsashark on Aug 21, 2014 8:35:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses, everyone. I have literally nothing to add because my life is nothing but a mess of regrets but I like the thread idea and enjoy reading what everyone else posts. Might sound stupid but, I actually have no proud moments. I have regrets but no decisions that I'm proud of. I done somethings I ain't proud of and the things I am proud of are disgusting. I appreciate your guys' honesty and forthrightness, although I am certain there's something in your lives that's worthwhile that you have done or committed to. Everybody has something somewhere, no matter how big or small (just as in I also believe everyone has regrets, even for people who say they don't). There has to be something, even if it doesn't come to straight to mind.
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Post by Dean F'n Ambrose on Aug 21, 2014 8:42:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses, everyone. I have literally nothing to add because my life is nothing but a mess of regrets but I like the thread idea and enjoy reading what everyone else posts. Might sound stupid but, I actually have no proud moments. I have regrets but no decisions that I'm proud of. I done somethings I ain't proud of and the things I am proud of are disgusting. I appreciate your guys' honesty and forthrightness, although I am certain there's something in your lives that's worthwhile that you have done or committed to. Everybody has something somewhere, no matter how big or small (just as in I also believe everyone has regrets, even for people who say they don't). There has to be something, even if it doesn't come to straight to mind. Legit can't think of a single one.
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Post by aka Cthulhu on Aug 21, 2014 9:01:20 GMT -5
I used to need a cane to walk around. It was sometime when I just started college; knees were swollen, ankles were swollen; and pretty much trying to put on pants and shoes was pretty painful. Took some time before I healed up and managed to walk without the aid of a cane. Due to the nature of my ailment, I pretty much have to deal with pain 24/7. Lots of aches on my back and neck, can barely raise my right arm now too which makes getting laundry hanging on a line a bit of a bitch. Posture is pretty damn crappy as well.
Nonetheless, I'm not gonna let that get in the way of enjoying myself. I like walking around, and I still do it when I'm excited about something. As much as I complain and grumble about my daily aches, deep down I know that it does not get in the way of what I gotta do, and what makes me happy. I'm quite proud about that.
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Post by MasonK565 on Aug 21, 2014 9:06:41 GMT -5
While I am still young (20) I am proud that I made the decision to go to college to pursue my passion. I could have easily been talked into going to community college for something else or to pursue a different major at the college I am at (KU).
I am proud to say that I didn't. I have gotten to know so many cool people and friends by this decision. And I work at KJHK student radio which makes me very happy.
I enjoy what I do. And I don't care if I don't ever make a lot of money.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Aug 21, 2014 9:08:08 GMT -5
Going to the gym and working out, it's also helped in a number of different aspects of my life, beyond the obvious physical ramifications.
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Post by agent817 on Aug 21, 2014 9:20:33 GMT -5
Becoming more serious about my education than I ever was the first few years of school. I have been in college for a long time now but I've never been more serious about pursuing my goals than ever before. I am also interning at a local newspaper for experience in the journalism field and considering the amount of stories that I've written and how long I've been doing this, I can say that this has been a good experience for me and will look good on resumes in the future.
Also, for more than a year, I have been working out. Before starting to do weights, it was strictly cardio for me, but then I started doing weights and around this time last year, I never thought I would bench 225 pounds.
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Post by Stu on Aug 21, 2014 9:36:34 GMT -5
Took my first job out of college more than a decade ago and moved from San Francisco to a small town in Wisconsin. It was a gamble and the furthest I'd ever move from home. I spent 18 months there. I wasn't happy, but I don't regret taking an opportunity to live in a different part of the country and try new and exciting things. Plus, it ultimately led me to getting my current job in Palm Springs, where I've been for almost a decade.
I also don't regret biting the bullet and buying a condo last year (even though I was reluctant to establish roots where I'm at, since my long term plan is to move back to San Francisco). I like owning property, the neighborhood is great and the proximity to downtown and all my other friends' places allowed me to become the regular party host. This led to several fun gatherings at my place over the past year.
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He has no pants! What a heathen!
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Post by The Unconquered Sun on Aug 21, 2014 11:08:20 GMT -5
i went though a religious conversion a few years back. it didn't go over with my wife and her family, but it has brought me the happiness and peace that i've always sought.
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