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What is your main passion in life, and how did your interest in it come about?

I have been thinking about this subject recently, and it has occurred to me that I don't have a single driving passion. My problem is that I'm interested in SO MANY things that I never seem to be able to dedicate enough time to one thing in particular.

A few of the things that interest me are


Science
Politics
Motorcycles
Muscle cars
Big Trucks
Computers
Weaponry Design
Animals
Music
Nature


And that is just the short list. I never seem to be able to commit to something and go with it for too long, because my other passions interfere.

Does anyone have any advice on how to choose which to pursue, because if I don't choose one, I fear I won't ever get anything substantial done in any of the fields.

My passion is neurosciences.

I've had a 30 year plan since I was about 5 years old and my plan is still working. I want to be a neurologist with a degree in neurosciences, and hopefully I'll accomplish that. Although, my bachelors is in Political Sciences because medical schools want well-rounded students and I love politics.

Neuroendocrinology (or medicine in general really). Mmmmmm...:)
And ballet as well....

Aviation and history are my two main passion. Politics is a sub part of history. So is radio talk shows.

Politics, Music, History (all eras), Aviation, Astronomy (well, science in general, but particularly astronomy), Booze, Computers...

Eh, that'll do.

ym passion in life is to find a passion in life other than computer games
this forum is helping :)

My passions are, in no particular order, history, consistency of thought and PWNING n00bs.

I also like discussing the Theory of Knowledge which has carried over from my High School IB program days.

I would be intrested in animals, i've been wanting to be a vet or biologist since I was around 7. I'm a rower and I train 6 days a week, so I guess that would also be another passion.

Writing! :D

Occasionally I'll just write something down and before I know it'll be some kind of story.

Other than that, English in general. S'pecially watching people misuse English :(

Does anyone have any advice on how to choose which to pursue?
Go with the big trucks. The area isn't very crowded, you can see the continent, and if lucky, you can get a monster truck.

music, politics, computers/technology, photography, sunsets, maybe writing (when i don't have sodding writer's block for months on end), and a budding passion for architecture (which i've always been interested in but never 'passionate' about)


edit: if i had to pick one, i'd go for photography as my main passion
that, or Amy :P

edit: + travelling

Privateering and Rape Yarrgh!

Privateering and Rape Yarrgh!
Just watch as I old-school-like pillage your village and slaughter all of the inhabitants in the name of Thor!
*hops into longboat and rows away*

I was always a little envious of people who had one single passion they then proceed to devote their lives to.

I still don't know what my passion is. I'm interested in so many things, but only to a certain point. Drawing, photography, computers, paddling sports, woodworking, cooking, ... I like languages a lot, and travelling (though I'm not quite sure whether that isn't rather due to it allowing me to get away from wherever I don't want to be ;)), but until now this hasn't really helped me 'find my way'.

...that might soon change though, if they let me sign up for a translation degree at university. :)

My interests are:

1:Aviation(not planespotting)
2:Politics
3:High perfomance/muscle cars
4:Military and guns
5:Nature/Countryside
6:American trucks
7:Alcohol
8:Music
9:Biology(in a learning sense)

There are more but meh.

Some of mine, in no particular order:
Travelling
Politics
Ecology
Music
Sculpting
Astronomy
Drinking
Chaos
Does anyone have any advice on how to choose which to pursue, because if I don't choose one, I fear I won't ever get anything substantial done in any of the fields.Not really. If the story of my life is ever told, I'm sure it'll be one of half-finished & forgotten projects..
I think the key is to kick yourself a lot & try to get others involved in your projects, so you can't just let things slide. That's what I do anyway.

Travel and music, at least right now. Music lets me travel, and travelling lets me see places that I otherwise wouldn't.

Music and Military History.

That, and being a Player.

-Music
-Art
-Anarchism
-Alcohol
-Gigs (I love that word)
-Learning (not school)
-friends

Chess and history. Got interested in both around age 11, and the interest has never left me. Computers have taken some of the mystery out of chess for me, though.

A few of the things that interest me are


Science
Politics
Motorcycles
Muscle cars
Big Trucks
Computers
Weaponry Design
Animals
Music
Nature


Does anyone have any advice on how to choose which to pursue, because if I don't choose one, I fear I won't ever get anything substantial done in any of the fields.
Decide (in general terms) what you want out of life, and then look at your interests and determine which will lead you in that direction. If, for example, you believe that to be happy you'd need certains nations to be wiped off the map, then Politics and Weaponry Design stand out on that list.

Science
Painting
My husband (oh, things you ar passionate about, not with :D )

Politics
Sport (Football/ Rugby/ Cricket)
History (military, social history fucks me off)
Literature
Poetry
Music (classical / alternative)
Gigs
Alcohol

Math, programming, and chess, in that order.

The female body.

Boobies

and History.

In that order

The female body.

Boobies

and History.

In that order
looks like you got your priorities straight! :D

For me, I would have to say: Music, women, politics, history, music, computers and electronics and swimming, in that order.

If I'd been any good at Science at school, I would have done all in my power to become a professional Astronomer. But I was shit at both Science and Maths, so it was not to be.

Beyond Astronomy, my passions are Criminology (which I did study in the end), Politics, reading, writing, computing, cars, animals and rock music (well, ok, I'm only passionate about Queen. I just like others).

Neuroendocrinology (or medicine in general really). Mmmmmm...:)
And ballet as well....

I'm Italian too. :p

I'm Italian too. :p

And you're into neurology. Good combination ;).

Thinking about how great I am

Thinking about how great I am
Whoa, i was just thinking about how great you are too!

Uhm my "passion" varies on my insulin level/how much decent sleep i've gotten ...

I think my record of posts would probably answer it, but i'll surmise ...
Science.
Politics.
Music.
Learning.
Exploring.

Nothing else is coming to mind. But that's no real surprise, since i'm mostly an empty husk, devoid of much crucial human empathy. :D

Arguing

Humanity is the greatest thing ever. There is nothing more important than that.

Arguing
I'd like to second that one.
*nods*

And you're into neurology. Good combination ;).

Well it has worked for me so far.

Music- I would feel incomplete if I didn't have music in my life. When I was three I became interested in this mini-organ that my grandparents had. I began plunking on the keys and burst out with "Louie Louie". I took lessons for a while, but I'm out of practice. I know how to play a few other instruments, but not as well. When I'm playing an instrument I feel peaceful.

Writing- My ultimate goal in life is to complete a novel. If I find the time. If my creative juices don't become completely stagnant. If somebody hasn't already beaten me to the concept before I've had a chance to complete the story. If, if, if...

Art- I'm not a great artist mostly because it requires patience, which I am in short supply of usually, but I still like to draw.

Well it has worked for me so far.

I can imagine. Its quite a yummy combo.

How was Italy? I know you went there awhile back, right?

(I'll have to read about it when I get back, I'm off to the hospital! My shift starts....now ;) )

I can imagine. Its quite a yummy combo.

How was Italy? I know you went there awhile back, right?

(I'll have to read about it when I get back, I'm off to the hospital! My shift starts....now ;) )


Italia was bella. The water off the ports of Riomaggiore was as wonderful as ever, and luckily any of the tourists that ventured there had made their way back home, and out of mine. I did get whacked on the shoulders a few times for my tatoos by some of the older Italian women, but it was worth it.

Have fun at the hospital.

Italia was bella. The water off the ports of Riomaggiore was as wonderful as ever, and luckily any of the tourists that ventured there had made their way back home, and out of mine. I did get whacked on the shoulders a few times for my tatoos by some of the older Italian women, but it was worth it.

Have fun at the hospital.

Haha I'm sure you deserved all the whacks you got :p.

I have yet to discover it.

My passion would be fantasy. I love it. Especially writing it and reading it. That would be closely followed by philosophy, religion (as an object of study) history and politics. Languages (and linguistics), cultures (all, yet especially Germanic and Japanese) and mythology all fascinate me in equal regard. Music (listening), martial arts and art (seeing and studying it) are also passions of mine. I guess I could say animals as well, since I love felines, snakes and spiders (though I wouldn't touch one :p). As for countries, I love the Nordic ones best, as well as South Africa and Japan.

Well my main passion in life is sports. My life revoles around sports, I write about sports, watch sports, listen to sports talk radio, goto sports forums (i was just at one). I'm pretty pathetic when it comes to a life outside of sports.

As for you my friend here's the pro's and cons of your ten passions:



1. Science - pro: learn cool stuff, your ussually gonna be the smartest guy in the room; con: chemistry and physicsis are hard as hell (biology is fairly easy.
2. Politics - pro: poloticians make the laws, you get a lot of prestigue; con: to be in polotics you have to be and asshole
3. Motorcycles - pro: in general it's just cool; con - might get on the bad side of a guy named Big Joe :upyours:
4. Muscle cars - pro: hey there muscle cars; con: canbe expensive
5. Big Trucks - pro: you can bun the little car over if it gets in you way; con: big tires are expensive
6. Computers - pros: can do some cool stuff with computers; con: means your a geek
7. Weaponry Design - pro: you get to help blow shit up:sniper:; con: that shit might be a person:mp5:
8. Animals - pro: chicks dig it :fluffle:; con: animals are dirty
9. Music - pro: some music is good; con:some music sucks
10. Nature- pro: agian chicks dig it:fluffle:; con: agian it's dirty

In order

Music

History (From Ancient Egypt-The end of the Middle Ages)

The Ocean (I'm scared of it...yet strangly drawn into it)

good question.

Music
Tattoos/piercings/body art
drawing/painting
reading
writing
history
religion (despite the fact that I hate following religion, I love to study it. Go figure, right?)
Theater (particularly lighting)
alcohol
hockey
the beach
polynesia
anthropology
travel

Poetry, for one thing. It's impossible to read the Wasteland without feeling a swell of passion. At least for me.

Acting, as well. I started acting because I wanted to be famous (shameful, I know), but I ended up falling in love with it.

Finally, Singing. I started taking lessons to further my musical theatre career, but I soon discovered the pure beauty of classical music. I sing every day, sometimes untill my throat is raw. And I'm actually good at it, too.

Paintball. Yes, that's right, I like hunting people for fun.

1. Art (mainly painting and sculpture)
2. Music
3. People (friends, girlfriends, etc.)
4. Fantasy Literature/Music/Art
5. Politics
6. Escapism

Haha I'm sure you deserved all the whacks you got :p.

Moi? I'm too nice to be whacked by old Italian women. Also, they've perfected the whack, very dangerous women...:p

in no particulary order:
math
science, exept biology :D
programming
linux/OSS in general
used to be very much into chess, but this came to a nearly complete halt for 1½ year ago... hope to start again before the holydays... I still read the chess coloums in the newspaper, and miss playing the game alot..
reading (just started at "the wheel of time", but usally I mostly read
spam forums with my poor english.

Funny enough, I have like no interrest in politics :p I just think people should be nice to eachother and let everybody do what he want...


EDIT:

Chess and history. Got interested in both around age 11, and the interest has never left me. Computers have taken some of the mystery out of chess for me, though.
Ever watched games from tournaments where humans and computers are coupled togheter? the games is usally very interresting especcaly if there are notes about who suggested each move. And normally there is a computer or two that play alone in these tournaments... Fun to watch how they lose against man+machine :)

History, Robots, and understanding women.

Moi? I'm too nice to be whacked by old Italian women. Also, they've perfected the whack, very dangerous women...:p

Yes you!

I grew up with three brothers and my fathers side is Italian. I was privileged enough to witness the sheer awesomeness of the "Italian woman whack" many times. It was enough to make my oldest brother Sven (who is 6'5") apologize without even knowing what he had done.

My passions

My Children
My Candian
My Home
Reading
Travel
Chocolate
Good Films
Laughing
UMMMMM oh and chocolate

Passion? Hmm, let's see....

1) Reading. Novels, mostly, and anything curious and out of the ordinary.
2) Drawing and painting, although I'm not really doing much in that area right now.
3) A certain someone... and talking dirty with him. ;)
4) The sea.

Yes you!

I grew up with three brothers and my fathers side is Italian. I was privileged enough to witness the sheer awesomeness of the "Italian woman whack" many times. It was enough to make my oldest brother Sven (who is 6'5") apologize without even knowing what he had done.

Ah, so you understand the sheer power behind the whack. I have a few inches on Sven, and eveytime they raise their hands I flinch. Especially when they are wearing an apron (which is 90% of the time) and there is a rolling pin in their front pocket.

Although, I've gotten good at avoiding it. But the tatoos get me whacked everytime they see them.

Ah, so you understand the sheer power behind the whack. I have a few inches on Sven, and eveytime they raise their hands I flinch. Especially when they are wearing an apron (which is 90% of the time) and there is a rolling pin in their front pocket.

Although, I've gotten good at avoiding it. But the tattoos get me whacked everytime they see them.

Sven was whacked for his tattoos as well. Though he has to deal with dads side (Italian) and mums side (Jewish-Polish) :).

Currently, Pan-Slavism and Marxist ideals...among other things.

Currently, Pan-Slavism and Marxist ideals...among other things.
Pan-slavism? :p As in Slavic, or as in a derivative of slave?

Writing, especially poetry
Reading
Queen
The New York Rangers
Johnny Depp
New York City

Aviation (mainly the flying part)
Snowboarding
Nation States (nobody has mentioned this?)
Writing
Debate
Poker
Cars (anything older than 1970)
Motorcycles (old Triumphs and stuff)
Cool science stuff (like the Mythbusters)

Almost nothing interests me.

Sven was whacked for his tattoos as well. Though he has to deal with dads side (Italian) and mums side (Jewish-Polish) :).

Poor Sven, I feel his pain. I have the Roman-Catholic Italians and the Southern women from my mother's side, although the fact that all three tatoos have a cross in them meant there was less fury behind the whacks.

I wanna evangelize, saving souls is the passion for me! :)

I wanna evangelize, saving souls is the passion for me! :)
saving? I wouldn't quite call it that.

spinning and getting dizzy

I love rock-climbing, singing, sledding, logic puzzles, speaking Russian, and doing improv. Psychology and the workings of the mind interest me, too.

I wanna evangelize, saving souls is the passion for me! :)

I hate people whose hobby it is to bother other people. :mad:

Physics: I used to hate it because of a stupid teacher who didn't want to tell me anymore then strictly needed but since I've got teachers that want to explain to me beyond what's strictly needed I love it.
Math: Same story as physics.
Musicology/Composing. I've had a certain amound of compositional skill since I was born, I could compose classical when I was eight years old and learned to work with keys and synthesizers later on, now I mostly make atmospheric music with some faint melodies somewhere.
Philosophy: I just love to question everything and think about everything.

I'm now in my fifth of six years of my prepairing scientific education and I want to study physics and philosphy at a university when I'm done with that. Conservatory and math was also recommended by some but I'll skip that.

My first passion was to be a guardian, protect those who cannot protect themselves. Quickly into my goal though I found myself protecting people who would stab me in the back shortly afterwards. Angry and now with a new cynical outlook on life I have a new passion.

Power, with my new passion I'm changing my look as well. I'm willing to step on or over anyone who becomes useless in my path. Those who stand against me will fall and those who support me will remain until I have no use for them. When I have all the power I can gain, maybe then will consider guarding the weak again.

My first passion was to be a guardian, protect those who cannot protect themselves. Quickly into my goal though I found myself protecting people who would stab me in the back shortly afterwards. Angry and now with a new cynical outlook on life I have a new passion.

Power, with my new passion I'm changing my look as well. I'm willing to step on or over anyone who becomes useless in my path. Those who stand against me will fall and those who support me will remain until I have no use for them. When I have all the power I can gain, maybe then will consider guarding the weak again.
Wanna go camping? :D

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Don't place faith in the new regime, that fascist faith will KILL you.
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