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What would you redo in your life?
Published on February 7, 2007 By foreverserenity In Life
I would have made a lot of different choices in my life for sure! Some of the things I have done in the past. Some choices that, now when I look back at them, I wondered what the heck was I thinking?!


Has that ever happened to you? If so, what would you reconsider doing differently?


One thing I would have reconsidered was leaving a previous job as early as I did, having worked there already for three years, prior to the one I took before my now current position! Whew, that’s a mouthful! Circumstances dictated my departure from that position, but I could have stuck it out a bit longer and handled what was going on!


Also, not making the decision to go home earlier to see my father, the first time he became ill. I thought I had enough time, and now I wish that I had dropped everything to go to him instead of just talking on the phone and keeping tabs that way. I was booked for a later flight at the end of the month, the next year; it was December of the previous year then. He died two weeks prior to my visit.


There are other things I would have changed. Some involves too much detailed explanations, and too painful to revisit. However, there’s one thing I’m sure of and decided not to do, to sit and live in regret.


I've come to realized that what has happened in my life, the good, the bad, and the ugly, happened, and I have learned from them. Some for the better, some to my detriment, others, I swear I repeat some of the times! But living in regret is something I am learning to undo because it doesn’t do me any good. This is another of my resolutions!


Sometimes it’s hard not to wonder how much different life would be right now! Moving on is always good; better for one’s health and outlook on life. I can reflect and feel fewer burdens and be more enlightened.

But boy oh boy, if I knew then what I know now…..

Comments
on Feb 07, 2007
I would have gone to college on a fat student loan before joining the Army and letting them pay it off for me.
on Feb 07, 2007
I would have gone to college on a fat student loan before joining the Army and letting them pay it off for me.


That would have been a nice payback and nothing for you to worry about!
on Feb 07, 2007
I can get caught up in this way of thinking sometimes but it's an exercise in futility. Why bother with the what if's. I do wish that I had gone to college. I question my decision to marry my hubby but wishing that away would be wishing my kids away and I don't want to undo that. Somedays I wish I had gone back to work when I had my son and other days I'm glad I stayed home with them. I wish I never would have let myself get chunky and would have realized how tiny and cute I was when I was tiny and cute. I wish I had gone out a lot more when I was single and even after I was married before kids. I wish I had traveled more. I wish I had a closer relationship with my family.

If I could talk to my 18 year old self, knowing what I know know now, I would have made a lot of different choices.
on Feb 07, 2007
If I knew then what I know now I would have majored in Beach Bummery in college.
on Feb 07, 2007
I'll wait until I get a bit older before I start thinking like this.

~Zoo
on Feb 07, 2007
I like what the late Texas Governor Ann Richards said when asked if she would go back and change anything knowing what she knows now. She said "Of course not! because if I had of known what I know now I wouldn't have had NEAR as much fun!"

To me that's a great way of looking at it. You can't do nothing about it anyways so you might as well not have regrets.
on Feb 07, 2007
Okay, this song got stuck in my head after that title of yours...hope I'm not the only one.

Ooh La La

Poor old Granddad I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women's ways
They'll trap you, then they use you before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too kind
Don't ever let it show

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger.
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger.

The can-can such a pretty show will steal your heart away
But backstage back on earth again
The dressing rooms are grey
They come on strong and it ain't too long
For they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again

When you want her lips, you get her cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more then she's fast asleep
You're just twinkling with the stars.
Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way,

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger.
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger.
Ooh la la
Ooh la la, la la,


~Zoo
on Feb 07, 2007
I can get caught up in this way of thinking sometimes but it's an exercise in futility.


Yes, it can be a futile task! One that I've resolved to stop doing!



I would have majored in Beach Bummery in college.


Haha, I know what you mean, life can be a beach if you let it!!


I'll wait until I get a bit older before I start thinking like this


Good decision Shaun! : )



if I had of known what I know now I wouldn't have had NEAR as much fun!"


Oh most definately I do agree with this comment! Now! I've had a lot of fun in my life, and still do sometimes. Lately that has not been the case and that's something I'm working on.

But I do remember the many nights of partying all night, or from Thursday to Sunday - I was a party animal! Going to the beach all day, meet up with friends at the pub and then on to the disco. I used to do a lot, hiking, hanging out, just having plain fun and adventures. I definitely don't regret any of it, and I definitely don't miss it at all! I actually look back at that time and smile fondly!





You can't do nothing about it anyways so you might as well not have regrets.


Ditto!



Okay, this song got stuck in my head after that title of yours...hope I'm not the only one.


I forgot that there was a song! ! Thx for sharing the lyrics!
on Feb 08, 2007
I like where I am in life right now. If I went back and changed anything would I be as happy?

But if I were to change anything I think I would to be a professional poker player.
on Feb 08, 2007
It's a great topic Forever girl! I love these posts that get you thinking.

Ah, If I could go back. I think I'd leave most things alone but we would have had kids sooner. We waited eight years before our baby girl and another seven before our boy came along. If we'd started earlier we could have had four children and a lot more havoc at home! Our two adults turned out well though and we're very proud of them.

Becoming a school principal at age 27 is a no-no. Instead of opting out in my forties to travel in Africa, I should have opted out at thirty five.
I became so caught up in my job that I didn't see the wider view.

on Feb 08, 2007
I like where I am in life right now


That's great Chris!



But if I were to change anything I think I would to be a professional poker player


And I would be seeing you on TV! I don't watch the show but sometimes I stop by when I'm channel surfing!



It's a great topic Forever girl! I love these posts that get you thinking.


Thx Adnauseam! I've been enjoying some of yours too!


We waited eight years before our baby girl and another seven before our boy came along. If we'd started earlier we could have had four children and a lot more havoc at home! Our two adults turned out well though and we're very proud of them.




I know what you mean. After our first born, we waited five years for number 2 and seven years for number 3! I wish I hadn't waited that long for number 3, she would have been a lot closer in age to the other two!



Becoming a school principal at age 27


Wow! Color me impressed!


Instead of opting out in my forties to travel in Africa, I should have opted out at thirty five.I became so caught up in my job that I didn't see the wider view.


Ahhh, that was still nice though! But yeah, life comes at ya fast so I know what you mean!
on Feb 08, 2007
Great topic!

My way of thinking is this: Sure I screwed up my life in so many ways, but just think about how many ways I didn't screw it up. Of course I am not done yet. LOL!

Isn't there some quote that says, I may not be where I intended to be, but I am where I am meant to be. All the bad decisions let me to where I am and who I am today, and she isn't half bad.
on Feb 11, 2007
My way of thinking is this: Sure I screwed up my life in so many ways, but just think about how many ways I didn't screw it up. Of course I am not done yet. !


A good way to think!



may not be where I intended to be, but I am where I am meant to be. All the bad decisions let me to where I am and who I am today


Great saying! I've heard it before.


and she isn't half bad


!



Great topic!


Thx redbandana!
on Feb 11, 2007
I'd probably just roll over and go back to sleep!  
on Feb 12, 2007
I'd probably just roll over and go back to sleep!


haha Tonya, don't you know by now, that doesn't work! I've tried!!