What would your movie look like?

[memoriesbymichelle]

I think of crazy ideas all the time, so forgive me in advance I just thought I'd have a little fun.

From time to time, I'm sure we have all thought about the "what IF?" regarding our lives. What IF I took that job? What IF I married so and so instead of my EX? What IF my dad would have stayed married to my mom?

I know as a general rule it's never good to play the "what if" game and that is not my intention here either. I was just wondering "what IF when we got to heaven we could see the "what IF" scenerio played out in a movie like that one movie with Meryl Streep where they played your life out before you, only this would be the life that would have been to show you WHY it wouldn't have been good?

I don't live in the "what if" world, but I guess, being a widow, sometimes I think, what would it be like if my husband were here, how different, or not, would my boys be? What if I had married my previous BF instead of my husband (besides the fact he never asked me)? What IF I would have moved back to WA after my husband died?
Again, I am not trying to live in "what if" now. I just wonder what it would be like IF we got to see how different choices would have probably messed up our life further (cuz I think mine would have)

What do you think? What would your movie be like? Would it be interesting? or more boring than your current life?

 

[dayhiker]

There are many times when my life could have taken a very different route.

If I'd not gone into the Marine Corps, I'd not had the GI bill to get 5 yrs of college! That would have change a lot of things. Secondly, I signed up for computers in 1970 so I got training in the Marines for that. That allowed me to talk to a lady at church in the early 80's that got me into an internal class to learn mask design that I do now. I good paying job that has made my life quite easy compared to what it might have been.

I was in the Marines in KC when the Jesus People/Charismatic movements were going on. I got involved in them to the max, those added so much insight about God and church life.

I've attended quite a few different churches, so I know in every church I've been to there are people that love Jesus. So those that say only one church has the answer, I know from experience that they don't know what they are talking about.

Those are a few things that have radically changed my life. Ya, I think what if .... but I have no clue what might have been. I do know I love where Jesus has me right now, so I can't imagine a different life would be much better.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

There are many times when my life could have taken a very different route.

If I'd not gone into the Marine Corps, I'd not had the GI bill to get 5 yrs of college! That would have change a lot of things. Secondly, I signed up for computers in 1970 so I got training in the Marines for that. That allowed me to talk to a lady at church in the early 80's that got me into an internal class to learn mask design that I do now. I good paying job that has made my life quite easy compared to what it might have been.

I was in the Marines in KC when the Jesus People/Charismatic movements were going on. I got involved in them to the max, those added so much insight about God and church life.

I've attended quite a few different churches, so I know in every church I've been to there are people that love Jesus. So those that say only one church has the answer, I know from experience that they don't know what they are talking about.

Those are a few things that have radically changed my life. Ya, I think what if .... but I have no clue what might have been. I do know I love where Jesus has me right now, so I can't imagine a different life would be much better.

Yeah, even though my life if FAR from how I would want it to be, I wouldn't change it, if I could because I would probably make it worse .

So in my movie, what IF I had gone straight to college instead of my bright idea to take a year off (and then I never went back cuz I couldn't afford it and didn't know about grants and scholarships back in 76). What would I have majored in? IDK! What kind of job would I have now if I had a college degree? IDK! What if my dad would have stayed married to my mom? I would not have met either one of my bf's one of which became my husband. Probably would not have lived with my bf either. Only did that because my mom was moving and my bf would have been too far away. What IF I had not quit my job and moved to Jackson Hole, WY to marry my husband? I don't think THAT what IF would have ended well at all because before doing that, I was into bar hopping with my friends. What IF I hadn't gone to single's Bible study at Calvary Chapel with my future husband? And what would I be doing if I had moved me and the kids back to WA after my husband died. It would have been good to sell the house back then because that was around the bubble being blown up and my house was at one time, worth twice what I paid for it. Today it's not even worth what I paid, nor what I owe, but it's still a better deal than renting so...
MY life would have been SO different! Not better, but definitely different. I'm not sorry for any of my "what if's" except for the college degree one. And I think God has me right where I am for a reason....haven't figured out the reason yet , but at least I have HIM in my life and I wouldn't change THAT for anything in the world.

But it's kind of a snowball effect, no? I mean if this didn't happen, then that wouldn't have happened and I might not even have the 2 greatest kids I have now, so I'm not looking at this as a wishful thinking thing...I just think it's interesting to ponder, that's all. That's what I do.....alot......ponder......

 

[dayhiker]

Thank God He gave us a big enough mind to ponder these things.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Thank God He gave us a big enough mind to ponder these things.

Hmmmm I'll have to think on that one

 

[aloou]

I have had a lot of horrible things happen in my life. I wonder what my life would be like if I became bitter and angry with God. In some ways I guess I do know because a family member has chosen the bitter road and it is a bumpy and messy one. I praise God for his loving care of me.

 

[exitstageright]

I think of crazy ideas all the time, so forgive me in advance I just thought I'd have a little fun.

From time to time, I'm sure we have all thought about the "what IF?" regarding our lives. What IF I took that job? What IF I married so and so instead of my EX? What IF my dad would have stayed married to my mom?

I know as a general rule it's never good to play the "what if" game and that is not my intention here either. I was just wondering "what IF when we got to heaven we could see the "what IF" scenerio played out in a movie like that one movie with Meryl Streep where they played your life out before you, only this would be the life that would have been to show you WHY it wouldn't have been good?

I don't live in the "what if" world, but I guess, being a widow, sometimes I think, what would it be like if my husband were here, how different, or not, would my boys be? What if I had married my previous BF instead of my husband (besides the fact he never asked me)? What IF I would have moved back to WA after my husband died?
Again, I am not trying to live in "what if" now. I just wonder what it would be like IF we got to see how different choices would have probably messed up our life further (cuz I think mine would have)

What do you think? What would your movie be like? Would it be interesting? or more boring than your current life?

When I graduated from high school in 1972,the football coach at San Francisco State University,wanted me to play football for him. I also was interviewed by the football coach at UC Davis. I also talked to a Navy recruiter. I had to make a decision. When the UC Davis person called my mother,telling her about my acceptance at UC Davis,my mother told them,"Well he is now on an airplane,flying to San Diego,on his way to Navy Boot Camp!"

I am glad that I went into the Navy. My training, for the job that I have now,paid off greatly. Also,my father did not tell me anything about women. I did listen to the older guys in the Navy. They knew that I was a smart young man. Yet,they also knew that I was very naive when it came to women. If I had went to UC Davis,and became a doctor,while being so naive when it came to women,I am sure some gold digger would have gotten her "claws" into me! Some woman would have divorced me and would have ruined me financially.

Now,as far as a movie is concerned,it would depend upon the director. Rod Sterling,who created "The Twilight Zone",would focus on the wierd dreams and premonitons that I have had in my life. Frank Capra,the director of "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Meet John Doe",would focus on the people whom I have helped and have encouraged in my life. Randolf Scott,or Glen Ford the Western Movie directors,would focus on the struggles and the emotional battles that I have had in my life.And last,but not least,Eddie Murphy would play the comical parts of my life.

 

[exitstageright]

When I graduated from high school in 1972,the football coach at San Francisco State University,wanted me to play football for him. I also was interviewed by the football coach at UC Davis. I also talked to a Navy recruiter. I had to make a decision. When the UC Davis person called my mother,telling her about my acceptance at UC Davis,my mother told them,"Well he is now on an airplane,flying to San Diego,on his way to Navy Boot Camp!"

I am glad that I went into the Navy. My training, for the job that I have now,paid off greatly. Also,my father did not tell me anything about women. I did listen to the older guys in the Navy. They knew that I was a smart young man. Yet,they also knew that I was very naive when it came to women. If I had went to UC Davis,and became a doctor,while being so naive when it came to women,I am sure some gold digger would have gotten her "claws" into me! Some woman would have divorced me and would have ruined me financially.

Now,as far as a movie is concerned,it would depend upon the director. Rod Sterling,who created "The Twilight Zone",would focus on the wierd dreams and premonitons that I have had in my life. Frank Capra,the director of "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Meet John Doe",would focus on the people whom I have helped and have encouraged in my life. Randolf Scott,or Glen Ford the Western Movie directors,would focus on the struggles and the emotional battles that I have had in my life.And last,but not least,Eddie Murphy would play the comical parts of my life.

And who would be the director of the comedy movie? Why,Mel Brooks,of course!
Instead of "He rode a Blazing Saddle" It might be" He wore a Blazing Lab Coat"

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

exit you are funny. The only thing that I did not find funny is you always are SO worried about gold diggers! I know I know you have been "taken" or almost "taken" in the past but I think you really need to get past this if you are ever going to have a successful relationship in the future. IF it is God's plan for you to get "taken" by some gold digger, to show you money ain't everything, or some other reason so be it. Now I am NOT saying it would even BE God's will, but what I am saying is ponder this, work on it, so you don't suspect every "potential" woman that comes into your life is a gold digger. Kind of like me having to work on the fact that every potential man that "may" come into my life is not a serial killer. OK?

 

[exitstageright]

exit you are funny. The only thing that I did not find funny is you always are SO worried about gold diggers! I know I know you have been "taken" or almost "taken" in the past but I think you really need to get past this if you are ever going to have a successful relationship in the future. IF it is God's plan for you to get "taken" by some gold digger, to show you money ain't everything, or some other reason so be it. Now I am NOT saying it would even BE God's will, but what I am saying is ponder this, work on it, so you don't suspect every "potential" woman that comes into your life is a gold digger. Kind of like me having to work on the fact that every potential man that "may" come into my life is not a serial killer. OK?

That is one thing that we can agree on! I am glad that you appreciate my sense of humor!
My delima is ,when I did not have any money,girls called me "ugly".Now that I have money,women call me "handsome".I hope that you can understand that. For example,before Denziel Washington become a big star,he did many films.He was not called "sexy". After Denziel Washington became a big star,and stated making lots more money,now he is called "sexy".

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

That is one thing that we can agree on! I am glad that you appreciate my sense of humor!
My delima is ,when I did not have any money,girls called me "ugly".Now that I have money,women call me "handsome".I hope that you can understand that. For example,before Denziel Washington become a big star,he did many films.He was not called "sexy". After Denziel Washington became a big star,and stated making lots more money,now he is called "sexy".

Yes but you cannot let your suspicion of every woman seep out of your pores. I am suspicious of men being serial killers but I would not be scutinizing them like they were if I were on a date with someone. I think you just need to trust that you will be able to spot them if they are gold diggers and not think EVERY woman that says you are handsome is after only your money. Deal?

 

[exitstageright]

Yes but you cannot let your suspicion of every woman seep out of your pores. I am suspicious of men being serial killers but I would not be scutinizing them like they were if I were on a date with someone. I think you just need to trust that you will be able to spot them if they are gold diggers and not think EVERY woman that says you are handsome is after only your money. Deal?

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Deal

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

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WOW Houston....I think we have progress here mission control are you getting this?