I’ve had this question asked a few times during job interviews. This isn’t a job interview, obviously, but where do you like to see yourself going in the near and distant future?
For me, a year from now, I guess the only big change I’m going for would be that I’m living on my own, my own apartment. And being sober, nothing sabotages goals like drugs can. In 5 years, with more independence and my own place, I’d like to meet someone and be in a stable relationship. Independent housing and a chick.
hey @Aziz, nice to see you again. Funny you mention weight loss and working, those are my current two goals. I’ve lost 25 lbs in the last 3-4 months through exercise and better eating habits. And I have 2 part time jobs, seeking a 3rd.
How has your progress been? I remember you were waiting for a ap to be available in Canada. Are you still experiencing severe negative symptoms?
Yes, no progress but my Dr is putting me on Clozapine I just have to do a blood test first as I already did the heart ekg test. She said its the best for negative symptoms as it blocks much less dopamine than other APs.
wow im glad to see youve been progressing that way. Plato and a lot of genius and holt people have approved of poverty, i hope you find all the strength you need to take on that life…
tbh ive been trying to do it for so long but i cant seem to be strong enough to face the cold weather…hopefully you can travel somewhere warm atleast
@POET: those are achievable goals. I eat junk food, too, but I try not to overdo it. Moderation is key. I thought I’d be a writer a few years ago. I have a few notebooks of writing a short story. I’ll get an idea about a story then just start writing. Wish I could keep it up. Good luck.
I had homeless ideations for about 3-4 years back in my late 20’s early 30’s. Came close on a couple occasions, if not for my family I’da been on the street.
None of my family know. They think I’m going on vacation. It’s certainly by choice that I’ll stay, but I can’t tell them until I’m there. They wouldn’t understand.
i could see it going a couple different ways either living on a farm, unplugged from the world, or living somewhere without a driver’s license where i could walk and bicycle around like a small city or something. i would be happy with either outcome but i really don’t want to drive or own a vehicle so i will probably end up in a little city. right now im looking for a place that i can live that i can afford, my hometown is one option but i would rather move on down the trail and start to see the world somewhere else.
I’ll probably be doing the same thing I am now in a year. In a year and a half I become eligible for the pension plan at my work place, that’s about all I have to look forward too at this point. I don’t know what life will be like in 5 years. I hope my parents are still around.
really? I’m no moralist but I’d say one tries to avoid homelessness if they can. But then again, a lot of the homeless prefer the streets to be being housed.
@Lifer: that sounds nice. I live in a metropolitan city where it’s go go go. Eventually, especially if I’m still single, I’d like to settle settle somewhere a little less busy. Maybe even out of the country.
@Headspark: safe to say you are one the few among us who is going to retire with a pension. Are you a military guy?
