What's your dream job?
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Shelbygirl
Cathlete
I'd like to own a winery in Sonoma, CA. But I'd need someone who has half a clue to help me run it!
Shelbygirl
Shelbygirl
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
I just thought of another one...this isn't actually a JOB as I don't believe there is any $ to be MADE-just SPENT, but more of a hobby type thing stemming from the passion for animals that I obviously have, as does my DH...we have talked about a dream of being able to afford to live in the country on a large piece of land and run an animal rescue...care for the unwanted/abused/lost domestic animals, as well as injured, sick, orphaned wildlife.
A girl can dream right?
A girl can dream right?
Captain of the USS Enterprise....
Oh, you meant in real life? :+ I'd love to create/produce a sci-fi show and have it be a top show. That's always been my endgame dream. Barring that, I'd love to do alot more political writing than I do now. Actually I am sort of gearing up towards that, just in case the Enterprise thing doesn't work out.
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
Oh, you meant in real life? :+ I'd love to create/produce a sci-fi show and have it be a top show. That's always been my endgame dream. Barring that, I'd love to do alot more political writing than I do now. Actually I am sort of gearing up towards that, just in case the Enterprise thing doesn't work out.
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
Aquajock
Cathlete
Hi, Sandra! I kind of blundered into it: I decided to leave real estate in mid-1998 and enroll in paralegal school, but before school began I was impaneled on a very serious four-felony-count jury trial, and came out of it convinced that criminal prosecution was the only practice area that would keep me compelled over the long-term. I did a fair amount of informational interviewing and volunteering in the public sector while I was in school and immediately afterward, and through a pretty fortunate timing situation learned of the position (brand-new at the time) that I now hold. I've been at my job for about 6-1/2 years now, and it can be extremely emotionally draining - which is another reason why I'm so deeply grateful for Cathe's workouts, because intense exercise is a great way of shaking the emotional stress.
A-Jock
A-Jock
acatalina
Cathlete
Oh come on.
My dream job would be to dream about working and get paid about 10 mil a year for doing nothing. So i could travel and do everything I ever wanted. I could be working out in HAwaii on the beach!!!!!
Anne
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My dream job would be to dream about working and get paid about 10 mil a year for doing nothing. So i could travel and do everything I ever wanted. I could be working out in HAwaii on the beach!!!!!
Anne
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8227804&uid=3969941
pink_fortitude
Banned
In real life, I would absolutely love to be a nutritionist and personal trainer. Health is what I breath, see, dream.
If I could choose anything in the world, in all honesty I would want to be a ninja or something; I would want to be someone who has a mastery over martial arts and its weapons and can kick butt!
Missy
If I could choose anything in the world, in all honesty I would want to be a ninja or something; I would want to be someone who has a mastery over martial arts and its weapons and can kick butt!
Missy
Carol_is_fit
Cathlete
Sparrow - LOL! Captain of the Enterprise! What a hoot!!
I have my dream job already. I'm an RN who currently works as an Injury Claims Trainer for an insurance company. I answer medically related questions for the claims adjusters and their management, as well as our defense attorneys. I also teach medical topics and do research as needed on specific issues. I help them with questions about mechanism of injury, treatment issues, possible long term care, and billing issues. I travel to five offices currently in NE Ohio. I drive a company car and I'm salaried, so basically I make my own hours. I still use a lot of nursing skills, and the education is ongoing so I'm always learning new things. I may have an opportunity to make a really great lateral move in a few months as well, which would also mean a move to a warmer climate!! Either way, this is the job I waited 18 years to have.
Carol
I have my dream job already. I'm an RN who currently works as an Injury Claims Trainer for an insurance company. I answer medically related questions for the claims adjusters and their management, as well as our defense attorneys. I also teach medical topics and do research as needed on specific issues. I help them with questions about mechanism of injury, treatment issues, possible long term care, and billing issues. I travel to five offices currently in NE Ohio. I drive a company car and I'm salaried, so basically I make my own hours. I still use a lot of nursing skills, and the education is ongoing so I'm always learning new things. I may have an opportunity to make a really great lateral move in a few months as well, which would also mean a move to a warmer climate!! Either way, this is the job I waited 18 years to have.
Carol
>Sparrow! You sound just like my DH. I didn't know you were
>a trekkie. Did you know that my DH ran the first trekkie
>conventions? No kidding. He had a grand old time.
>-Nancy
Nancy, I'm a huge sci-fi geek and a major Trekkie. That is soooo amazing about your DH! Are you saying he actually helped create the first Trek conventions? He's my new hero!!
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
>a trekkie. Did you know that my DH ran the first trekkie
>conventions? No kidding. He had a grand old time.
>-Nancy
Nancy, I'm a huge sci-fi geek and a major Trekkie. That is soooo amazing about your DH! Are you saying he actually helped create the first Trek conventions? He's my new hero!!
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
nancy324
Cathlete
Hi Sparrow,
This is Nancy's DH, DT, DWI... Whatever the appropriate term is for those of us fortunate enough to be involved with a member of the Cathe Gang.
Yes, it's true. In a previous lifetime I was one of the "Executive Committee" that ran the first Star Trek Conventions in New York City from 1972-1976 (dating myself now). Most of us were in our early to mid 20's and didn't have a clue as to what we were getting ourselves into, but it was a hoot and I wouldn't do it over again any differently. At one time or another we had all the major stars at the conventions, and also the Roddenberry's, DC Fontana, David Gerrold, and a number of the production crew, writers, and guest stars. I was Director of Operations, which meant I had overall responsibility for the convention facilities, logistics, and equipment.
There were a number of books written about our Conventions and the Star Trek fan phenomenon, the most notable of which is "The Making of the Trek Conventions" by Joan Winston. She was another member of the executive committee, and has written a few other books in the Star Trek fan genre.
Did you ever attend a convention? I know there are annual affairs still being held around the country.
Take care, and Live Long And Prosper... :7
--- Steve
This is Nancy's DH, DT, DWI... Whatever the appropriate term is for those of us fortunate enough to be involved with a member of the Cathe Gang.
Yes, it's true. In a previous lifetime I was one of the "Executive Committee" that ran the first Star Trek Conventions in New York City from 1972-1976 (dating myself now). Most of us were in our early to mid 20's and didn't have a clue as to what we were getting ourselves into, but it was a hoot and I wouldn't do it over again any differently. At one time or another we had all the major stars at the conventions, and also the Roddenberry's, DC Fontana, David Gerrold, and a number of the production crew, writers, and guest stars. I was Director of Operations, which meant I had overall responsibility for the convention facilities, logistics, and equipment.
There were a number of books written about our Conventions and the Star Trek fan phenomenon, the most notable of which is "The Making of the Trek Conventions" by Joan Winston. She was another member of the executive committee, and has written a few other books in the Star Trek fan genre.
Did you ever attend a convention? I know there are annual affairs still being held around the country.
Take care, and Live Long And Prosper... :7
--- Steve
Fit_mommy
Cathlete
>In real life, I would absolutely love to be a nutritionist
>and personal trainer. Health is what I breath, see, dream.
>
>If I could choose anything in the world, in all honesty I
>would want to be a ninja or something; I would want to be
>someone who has a mastery over martial arts and its weapons
>and can kick butt!
>
>Missy
Hey Missy! Seems to me that those 2 dreams could go hand in hand. The martial arts are supposed to be GREAT forms of exercise!!!
:+
>and personal trainer. Health is what I breath, see, dream.
>
>If I could choose anything in the world, in all honesty I
>would want to be a ninja or something; I would want to be
>someone who has a mastery over martial arts and its weapons
>and can kick butt!
>
>Missy
Hey Missy! Seems to me that those 2 dreams could go hand in hand. The martial arts are supposed to be GREAT forms of exercise!!!
:+
honeybunch1
Cathlete
What a guy! How exciting! Steve, did you know you have a small fan club on these forums after years of reading what Nancy writes about you! We'd all like to meet BOTH of you!
Just Do It!
Just Do It!
>Hi Sparrow,
>
>This is Nancy's DH, DT, DWI... Whatever the appropriate term
>is for those of us fortunate enough to be involved with a
>member of the Cathe Gang.
>
>Yes, it's true. In a previous lifetime I was one of the
>"Executive Committee" that ran the first Star Trek Conventions
>in New York City from 1972-1976 (dating myself now). Most of
>us were in our early to mid 20's and didn't have a clue as to
>what we were getting ourselves into, but it was a hoot and I
>wouldn't do it over again any differently. At one time or
>another we had all the major stars at the conventions, and
>also the Roddenberry's, DC Fontana, David Gerrold, and a
>number of the production crew, writers, and guest stars. I
>was Director of Operations, which meant I had overall
>responsibility for the convention facilities, logistics, and
>equipment.
>
>There were a number of books written about our Conventions and
>the Star Trek fan phenomenon, the most notable of which is
>"The Making of the Trek Conventions" by Joan Winston. She was
>another member of the executive committee, and has written a
>few other books in the Star Trek fan genre.
>
>Did you ever attend a convention? I know there are annual
>affairs still being held around the country.
>
>Take care, and Live Long And Prosper... :7
>--- Steve
Hey Steve!
Thanks for the reply, I'm going to have a look at those books. That is so wild about the conventions. Gene Roddenberry and DC Fontana! Tell me Harlan Ellison as well and my geek cup will runneth over Yup, I've been to many conventions, though not just Star Trek, and really enjoy going, though the older I get the more difficult it is to get the time. I also run a sci-fi board...wait until I tell everyone about this!!
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
>
>This is Nancy's DH, DT, DWI... Whatever the appropriate term
>is for those of us fortunate enough to be involved with a
>member of the Cathe Gang.
>
>Yes, it's true. In a previous lifetime I was one of the
>"Executive Committee" that ran the first Star Trek Conventions
>in New York City from 1972-1976 (dating myself now). Most of
>us were in our early to mid 20's and didn't have a clue as to
>what we were getting ourselves into, but it was a hoot and I
>wouldn't do it over again any differently. At one time or
>another we had all the major stars at the conventions, and
>also the Roddenberry's, DC Fontana, David Gerrold, and a
>number of the production crew, writers, and guest stars. I
>was Director of Operations, which meant I had overall
>responsibility for the convention facilities, logistics, and
>equipment.
>
>There were a number of books written about our Conventions and
>the Star Trek fan phenomenon, the most notable of which is
>"The Making of the Trek Conventions" by Joan Winston. She was
>another member of the executive committee, and has written a
>few other books in the Star Trek fan genre.
>
>Did you ever attend a convention? I know there are annual
>affairs still being held around the country.
>
>Take care, and Live Long And Prosper... :7
>--- Steve
Hey Steve!
Thanks for the reply, I'm going to have a look at those books. That is so wild about the conventions. Gene Roddenberry and DC Fontana! Tell me Harlan Ellison as well and my geek cup will runneth over
Yup, I've been to many conventions, though not just Star Trek, and really enjoy going, though the older I get the more difficult it is to get the time. I also run a sci-fi board...wait until I tell everyone about this!!Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
buffettgirl
Cathlete
Nancy and Steve, the Trekkie thing is so cool. While not a Trekkie, I know a Trekkie (don't we all?) and I can't wait to throw this ever-so-tenuous connection to Trekkiedom at him.
Aquajock
Cathlete
This thread has been officially hijacked by the Trekkies and the Trekkie-Wanna-Be's . . .
Funny this subject should come up: over the New Year's Day holiday I re-rented one of my favorite documentaries, entitled "Trekkies", and much of the documentary was devoted to the conventions, from the very first to the massive industry it is today. The doc made the point that Trekkies tend to be very intelligent, well-educated, pro-social and iconoclastic - including the Trekkies who identify with the Klingons and the Romulans.
DH of Nancy - that had to have been one mind-blower of a convention! From what George Takei said, only about 30-40 people were expected and about 3,000-4,000 showed up.
A-Jock
Funny this subject should come up: over the New Year's Day holiday I re-rented one of my favorite documentaries, entitled "Trekkies", and much of the documentary was devoted to the conventions, from the very first to the massive industry it is today. The doc made the point that Trekkies tend to be very intelligent, well-educated, pro-social and iconoclastic - including the Trekkies who identify with the Klingons and the Romulans.
DH of Nancy - that had to have been one mind-blower of a convention! From what George Takei said, only about 30-40 people were expected and about 3,000-4,000 showed up.
A-Jock
nancy324
Cathlete
>Hey Steve!
>
>Thanks for the reply, I'm going to have a look at those books.
> That is so wild about the conventions. Gene Roddenberry and
>DC Fontana! Tell me Harlan Ellison as well and my geek cup
>will runneth over Yup, I've been to many conventions,
>though not just Star Trek, and really enjoy going, though the
>older I get the more difficult it is to get the time. I also
>run a sci-fi board...wait until I tell everyone about this!!
>
>
>Sparrow
>
>
Hi Sparrow...
Break out the mop, because I met Ellison on numerous occassions, as well as Isaac Asimov, Hal Clements, and a lot of other writers. Before I became involved with the Trek conventions I was (and still am) a hardcore reader of Science Fiction, and was involved with some of the East cost F&SF conventions.
Nancy suggests that you PM her if you'd like more of the gory details.
--- Steve
>
>Thanks for the reply, I'm going to have a look at those books.
> That is so wild about the conventions. Gene Roddenberry and
>DC Fontana! Tell me Harlan Ellison as well and my geek cup
>will runneth over
Yup, I've been to many conventions,>though not just Star Trek, and really enjoy going, though the
>older I get the more difficult it is to get the time. I also
>run a sci-fi board...wait until I tell everyone about this!!
>
>
>Sparrow
>
>
Hi Sparrow...
Break out the mop, because I met Ellison on numerous occassions, as well as Isaac Asimov, Hal Clements, and a lot of other writers. Before I became involved with the Trek conventions I was (and still am) a hardcore reader of Science Fiction, and was involved with some of the East cost F&SF conventions.
Nancy suggests that you PM her if you'd like more of the gory details.
--- Steve
nancy324
Cathlete
>DH of Nancy - that had to have been one mind-blower of a
>convention! From what George Takei said, only about 30-40
>people were expected and about 3,000-4,000 showed up.
>
>A-Jock
Hi A-Jock...
That is correct. We actually expected about 300-400, and knew we were in trouble when we had an advance registration of over 800 (I think) before the convention even opened. It *was* wild... But Nancy has reminded me that we are violating the Prime Directive by interfering with intelligent life in another person's post. She has graciously consented to allow me to mind meld (i.e. use her Cathe screen name) if someone would like to set up a Star Trek related thread.
Sorry for the bad puns... and I now return control of this thread back to the originator.
--- Steve
>convention! From what George Takei said, only about 30-40
>people were expected and about 3,000-4,000 showed up.
>
>A-Jock
Hi A-Jock...
That is correct. We actually expected about 300-400, and knew we were in trouble when we had an advance registration of over 800 (I think) before the convention even opened. It *was* wild... But Nancy has reminded me that we are violating the Prime Directive by interfering with intelligent life in another person's post. She has graciously consented to allow me to mind meld (i.e. use her Cathe screen name) if someone would like to set up a Star Trek related thread.
Sorry for the bad puns... and I now return control of this thread back to the originator.
--- Steve