jersy

Karma: 7155

Which was the biggest disappointment in your life?

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jhharlan

Karma: 1457190

Not keeping my trap shut!

11 years ago. Rating: 16
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hector5559

I like your trap,

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

Thank you, you're one of the few....

commented 11 years ago

mycatsmom

me too, jh. Maybe us Julie's are like that. Are you a Saggitarius too ?

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

Ooooooh, worse! I'm a Scorpio......

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Keep saying. Keep saying. There are too many who fear the open trap. Let’s us take chances. Who knows what we might catch? : )

commented 11 years ago

sunnyB

Don't do that Julie, I like to see what you have to say.

commented 11 years ago

jhharlan

Thank you, @sunnyB. You've made my day!

commented 11 years ago

Ducky

Your trap is fine! :)

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Karma: 609115

45 years ago i was offered the opportunity to pull up stakes & go to a job in San Diego Ca.

I was unable to accept due to my first born being almost ready to be delivered.Naturally we wanted her to be born in this country & to have the same citizenship as us.

I often wonder how things would have turned out had I been able to accept that job in America.

11 years ago. Rating: 15
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Colleen

Too bad they couldn't wait for her.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Like most American companies at the time they wanted an answer NOW! Back in the day they were offering big bucks & lots of other fringe benefits so I guess the perogative was theirs.
No hard feelings tho.I'm happy with my lot as it turned out.:)

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

Considering most companies began outsourcing when Clinton opened that gate, that job may have been phased out before it paid off for you. There are no accidents when opportunities are missed.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Strewth! This was years & years & Years before Bill got in. The job was only for a 2 year duration anyhow.But the money I would have made would have really set me up at that age.I was only 21 then & I had all the "BIG Ideas" that you have at that age.:)

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

2 years huh? Apparently you chose not to leave your wife and child even for 2 years. I think you made the best choice.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

So do I.:)

commented 11 years ago

Ann

I think you are better off where you are.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

@Ann.So do I.LOL

commented 11 years ago

mycatsmom

Bill Clinton signed the NAFTA agreement, and business and companies misinterpreted it to their benefit, and misused it to the destruction of the middle class of America.

commented 11 years ago

Ann

MC, You are right. He and the republicans killed the Glass-Stagall act of 1933 that caused our financial meltdown .

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Karma: 480785

Not opening for B.B. King when I had the chance....got pregnant and moved to the west coast instead....oh the choices we make!!! ;0

11 years ago. Rating: 15
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hector5559

You are alright as you are,

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hector5559

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witchway

I understand.

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Oh, sorry. : (

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

Hey..all is not lost..he's still around...and so am I..so, ya never know..I still sing the blues only here it sounds like..whining!! LOL

commented 11 years ago

bustieone

Wow, the King, thats wild!

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

...and Lucille, his guitar...He is so cool...;)

commented 11 years ago

bustieone

I do not know if anyone will ever equal his talent!

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

We don't want them to...the King stands alone!! Gads he is wonderful. ;)

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

... was .... was wonderful... boohoo! ;(

commented 7 years ago

Ann

Karma: 477486

My first husband.

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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mycatsmom

Karma: 393685

Not having kids. Somehow, all the factors for it never came together in the right place at the right time. Alas, it was not to happen. I guess it wasn't in the cards for me. :-( We all have our cross to bear.

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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Colleen

You get another life. Have kids then.

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

I know quite a few people who do not regret not having kids. Really. So if you must, follow Colleen’s advice. : )

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

Even if you do not believe you will live another life, think of the babies that go to heaven, they will need looking after. You could create a family there.

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Yup, maybe baby angels sing sweet songs instead of crying LOUD all the live-long night.
Me? I’m living another life. There has to be more than this! : )

commented 11 years ago

sunnyB

Kids can bring you alot of heartache as well.

commented 11 years ago

lindilou

You can volunteer at a hospital as a baby cuddler mcm!! You would get a blast just lovin' on those little beaners!! Try it out!!

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Karma: 258971

I gave up writing. Or it gave me up.

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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jersy

Never it isn`t late, try and do your best.

commented 11 years ago

mycatsmom

keep writing,itsmee. I always wanted to be a writer too. So, I'm compensating by writing on FB and akaQA

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

I’m Attention Deficit. When I start writing a story (or article) it reminds me of other stories (or articles) I start to write them too.Then I have little dibs and dabs of stories all over my desk top. And then I get confused and delete them all and plan to start all over again.
There are some writers who use a typewriter to write their novels. That way they have to go slow and avoid the situation that I told you about.
I’m glad I wrote that down jersy and mcm. Maybe I’ll set aside 30 minutes and see what happens.

commented 11 years ago

witchway

Karma: 111975

When Hallmark Cards offered me a job and my Mother wouldn't let me move. It was a different day and time, but I've always regretted that I didn't stand up for myself in those days.

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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itsmee

Do you mean that your could write those little verses where the motto is, “...when you care enough to send the very best."

commented 11 years ago

witchway

No, I would have done the artwork only.

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

Wow! Yes, that was a chance in a life time. Do you use your art in a way that satisfies you? I went through a real arty spell but now I can’t do it anymore ... same as writing. No fair!

commented 11 years ago

witchway

Yes. For years I worked in different Art Departments and even had my own business for a few years, Graphics To Go. I still sketch, paint and use pen and ink. Decorating my home and helping others to decorate theirs and gardening are nice outlets for design ideas also. Designing will always be a part of my everyday life, for sure.

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

I wish I could start up again. My painting was called "Lotsa Dotsa" (Painted like Pointillism) Also "Cheerful Chairs, etc:" Also "A chip off the old block" (I usually painted on wood.) Maybe someday.

commented 11 years ago

hector5559

Karma: 323830

Making to many wrong decision ,In life,

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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lindilou

and you are alright as you are too my friend!!!!

commented 11 years ago

sunnyB

Me too Dennis , but that's life. I have spent my whole life saying if only I had done this or that.But hea look at all the nice people we have met on aka.

commented 11 years ago

hector5559

Yea sunnyB,

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lindilou

Yea sunnyB.

commented 11 years ago

nomdeplume

Karma: 190185

My first marriage.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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Colleen

Karma: 2042400

Green olives can mold if left in a fridge too long. Had to make my meatloaf the other day without green olives in it.

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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Colleen

Wait! I have another one. Obama got re-elected.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

Ahhh! There it is! But you're only allowed one disappointment per answer!LOL

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

They are almost similar.

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

So..BHO is a rotten olive?

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

LOL. No, the disappointment is similar. But then again......

commented 11 years ago

mycatsmom

I wish my only problem was green olives getting moldy .

commented 11 years ago

Colleen

Karma makes all the difference in life. Earn good karma and you only have to worry about moldy olives. The karma here I don't care about. It can all go away right now. Real life karma is what matters. Guess I've done OK if moldy olives is my only disappointment. :)

commented 11 years ago

millie111

Karma: 600

not getting back to work in Nov.as planned..that was pretty bad!...Still there`s hope;-)!

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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itsmee

Yes, there's hope. I'm not doing the things I plan. But still there's hope.
Do you know the story of Pandora?

commented 11 years ago

millie111

its..?Which Pandora...Pandora`s box?..I`m living in it!;-)lol xx

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

: ) Yep, millie, you know.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Karma: 945575

Where to start with THAT question.
Bottom line, my biggest disappointment is myself ....all the things I have not accomplished and all the times I've let down others andmyself.

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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ROMOS

You are the tops.
Stop downing yourself.

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

:) Why are all the good people not HERE!

commented 11 years ago

ROMOS

In an ideal world.
But I am betrothed fair Lady!

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Congratualtions! This is very good news. My very best hopes for you and your lady!

commented 11 years ago

ROMOS

Thankyou P.

commented 11 years ago

hector5559

Being perfect would be boring,it would be like bowling a 300 game evertime,instead of thowing one down the gully now and again,

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

Perfect only a goal for bowling. Just always doing my best, which I've not done too often. :]

commented 11 years ago

Ducky

You seem quite down on youself lately Bob. Stop looking back. It's the worst thing we can do to ourselves...we can't do it over!

commented 11 years ago

Bob/PKB

True, Ducky, and if we don't look forward, we'll trip and fall right over the next good opportunity. Thanks for setting me straight. Go 49-ers

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Ducky

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Dollybird

Karma: 202380

Not been able to ,marry a millionair, I know some people say, money is not every thing, wish I had the chance to find out.

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

Oh meeeee too. Who would say “money is not everything?” Those people must have plenty of money. I didn’t want to marry money. I guess I wanted to print my own.

commented 11 years ago

answerseeker

LOL just win a game show

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

I like your name, answerseeker.

commented 11 years ago

answerseeker

Thanks, itsmee!!

commented 11 years ago

itsmee

ROMOS is a good namer, huh? : )