If you could have a couple of do-over's

citygirl04
citygirl04 Posts: 286 Member
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what would you have done differently??

I would never have moved to the town I'm living in and I would never have gotten married.
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  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    I would have waited until I got a car to go to college. Now I got student loans and have to rely on others to get me to and from the job that doesn't even use my degree at all. *Siiiigh*
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Studied harder in HS, got scholarships and went to college to be a therapist.

    NOT letting my dads spending my college fund on a boat detract me from my dreams.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    I would have sold my soul to boredom and paperwork and just majored in pharmacy...
  • RealWomenLovePitbulls
    RealWomenLovePitbulls Posts: 729 Member
    i would have went to college right out of high school, instead of waiting until 7 years later
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I would have ditched that taint crushing bike seat a season earlier and saved thousands on ED meds.
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    I'd have dumped the toxic people in my life a lot sooner and gotten control over my weight before I ballooned up into obesity.
  • Cheryl188
    Cheryl188 Posts: 113 Member
    I would have kept my maiden name when I got married. It was only 4 letters long...his name is 9 letters!
  • georgie_lou
    georgie_lou Posts: 225 Member
    I would have realised in my teens that I had an amazing body and the issues were all in my head. Would have saved me gaining 40kg later in life
  • TraciStivers
    TraciStivers Posts: 116 Member
    I would have worked harder in high school, gotten scholarships and went to college.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Wouldn't have gotten a car loan with no credit. Paid it off years ago but I'm still pissed at myself for that.


    Wouldn't have dropped out of highschool just because I was flippin' bored. Had a 4.0 GPA, full ride to CalArts, and I blew it. Because I was impatient and bored. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. A thousand times stupid.
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    I wouldn't have gotten caught! That arrest record won't go away :grumble:
  • TraciStivers
    TraciStivers Posts: 116 Member
    I would have ditched that taint crushing bike seat a season earlier and saved thousands on ED meds.
    Oh Gawd! If this is serious I am sorry. But if it's not, this is hands down the best thing I have ever read on MFP.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,276 Member
    Would have married a different guy from my ex.

    Would have joined the military. too.
  • MsNewBooty83
    MsNewBooty83 Posts: 985 Member
    i would have tried harder at everything. always and not let ppl fkn get me down! ...theyre still a**holes tho, either way, lol. i also would have apreciated my pre baby body alot more and got on this fitness train waaay younger.
  • crazy4lulu
    crazy4lulu Posts: 822 Member
    i would have lived on my own for a little bit. i have never done that. moved right out of my parents house the day i got married and have been here for 21 years!!!!
  • ktillotson14
    ktillotson14 Posts: 331
    I would have gone to the University of Kentucky instead of a small private school in my hometown.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I would have taken time to travel on the cheap after high school or after college - backpacked in Europe and stayed in dumpy hostels, WWOOF'd, hiked the Appalachian Trail, etc. There was no need for me to rush right off to college after high school. And there was definitely no need for me to go straight into the job market after college. Things like cheap travel and a transient lifestyle are just easier when you're young and untethered by things like a mortgage, a family and a set lifestyle.

    That's really all!
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    I would recognize how great I looked in my early twenties (weight-wise) and quit listening to that ugly voice in my head that said I looked fat and gross (because I didn't and I had no idea).

    I would go to college right out of high school so I didn't have to do it while working full time and raising four children.

    I would have worn sunscreen on my face. Lots and lots of sunscreen...

    I would have paid more for one of my tattoos so it didn't get all crappy looking as it aged.

    Guess that's more than a couple...
  • xiofett
    xiofett Posts: 138 Member
    I've done a lot of stupid things in my life, but honestly the only thing I would do different is I would have spent more time with my Grandad.
  • asweren
    asweren Posts: 18 Member
    Without sounding too Carole King or Star Trek; I wouldn't change anything. All my experiences combine to make me the person I am today -- and that's a pretty good person. Yes, I'm overweight, but I have a stable and happy life, great husband, good kids, family support, good job, etc.

    Now, I've got loads of regrets -- I wish I hadn't done so many drugs way back when; I wish I hadn't vomited out every meal way back when so I could stay a size 2; I wish I had listened to my Dad more when he was around to give me advice -- but I wouldn't change anything.

    Even if I stay overweight, I'm OK.

    I may not always believe that last statement, but I'm workin' on it...:happy:
  • mistertug
    mistertug Posts: 51
    I would have not replied to this thread,
  • Timimbo
    Timimbo Posts: 14 Member
    i dont think i'd change a thing. sure there were hard times but its brought me to this very spot today.

    but.. if i had to change one thing.. not squat so heavy in highschool. My knees are horrible as a 27 year old.
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    I would have done a make up & hairdressers course straight out of college.
    I would have travelled more around Europe instead of bringing THAT guy back to my country - only to break up a year later.
  • Swaggs51
    Swaggs51 Posts: 716 Member
    Do I only get a couple?
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    1. Not gotten pregnant
    2. Not bothered with college
    3. Punched Dawn Pope for being a b*tch to me after P.E..
    4. Learned how to deal better with people so I could keep a job/get a decent job

    That's more than a couple, but I ordered them for importance.
  • Jenny_Taylia
    Jenny_Taylia Posts: 540 Member
    I wouldnt do anything different because then I wouldnt have met my husband which means I wouldnt have my kids.



    BUT! 8 months ago I dropped alot of weight and one night I rewarded myself and had junk food and completely fell off track. I gained more than I did to start out with...I wish I didnt fall off track because right now I could be at where I want my weight to be or even less! Beat myself up about it everyday
  • Peezy4President
    Peezy4President Posts: 292 Member
    i would have kept playing football, and also got in the music industry, i have the talent smh
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    I would have done things COMPLETELY differently with my ex...
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I would have not been so naive at work in thinking that everyone is a decent person and wants what's best for others.
  • florymonde
    florymonde Posts: 261 Member
    Would have maintained some relationships that faded away largely due to my lack of self-confidence when I was younger.

    Would have finished my PhD program! (Haven't completely given up on that one yet, though it's been so long I have to start over.)

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