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Another dream crushed
« on: Feb 26th, 2007, 2:24pm » |
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I told you about the oportunity of a lifetime, that leading newspaper's journalism training program.
Well, today I got one of those unpersonal emails, which stated simply that they had made their choices and I was not one of the lucky 21 people who were picked. 
Thank you all for your well wishes, vibes, thoughts and prayers. This time they were not enough.
Right now I'm feeling sad and disappointed. And ashamed for getting my hopes up and believing that I would actually have a chance... I know that I could rack my brain and go through every simple detail about the application, but it's no use, so I won't. It could be million things or absolutely nothing at all.
All I know is that when I saw that email, tears begun to fall down my cheeks. That's when I understood how much I really wanted a place on that program. This would have given me finally the career I've been working on for such a long time. Now I don't know what to do next. I just feel sad indeed. 
Perhaps the universe is trying to tell me something and I have missed the message. Maybe it's time to listen and quit journalism after I finish my MA and do something else. Too bad that I have been studying journalism since 1999. 
So, here's what I'm going to do: I'm going to find a good book, listen to my favourite music and cry until I have no tears left.
May your day be PF,
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #1 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 2:34pm » |
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I'm sorry, Sweetie....I know you're disappointed. But......where one door closes another opens. I'm thinking there is something much better just waiting for you.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #2 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 2:35pm » |
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Don't be ashamed. You are just beginning the career road, and this is the first of many bumps in that road. You are defined by how well you handle those bumps. Be proud of your efforts, and keep your eyes peeled for the next offer that life extends to you.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #3 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 2:36pm » |
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Sorry kiddo, Keep your chin up and stay positive. I bet something bigger and better is right around the corner just waiting for you. 
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #4 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 2:48pm » |
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I'm so sorry sweetie. I know how disappointed you must feel. I've learned that life is like that. Just when you think you couldn't be let down any lower....
you discover that everything happens exactly the way it's supposed to. It's OK to cry, but remember... there's a reason for this. hugs and lots of love, nani
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #5 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:09pm » |
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Allow yourself a day to mourn for the death of this dream - then pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and understand that one day, when the time is right - you will get where you want to be.
I'm sorry it didn't happen for you the first time, honey - but just like love - life says "ya gotta kiss a frog or two first" - makes you appreciate the real things in life later on.
Hang in there.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #6 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:12pm » |
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To bad, time to put your boots back on and go try it again.... Someone who doesn't know you decided something you seemed to be hoping for... it didn't work out the way you hoped, so that part is too bad, but one door doesn't close with out opening a new one.....
Making books wet won't help, so just fill out another application and get buzy writting.... next time put it down that chocolate is you weakness.... I know it is one of mine! 
In my life I have been knocked tea pot over kettle many times... I know which way up well by now....
The last time that happened I ended up with a cut wife, with stitches on her elbow, 3 broken ribs for me, and was more than 1,500 miles from any place I had ever been before.
I looked up, then I got up, and we tossed a leg each over that bike and continued the trip west... the next 9,000 miles I rode I rode with broken ribs and my wife, who is still my wife.. Presently I am supposed to be like you, writting that is..... mac
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« Reply #7 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:22pm » |
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No matter what you have done in your life, no matter what you have studied or spent your time doing, don't ever, and I mean EVER, think you have wasted your time!
Best just to try all sorts of different things in life with no expectations.
lots of love & hugs Sanna,
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #8 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:30pm » |
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Sanna - I'm so sorry this didn't work out for you....
But all it means was that this wasn't the way it was supposed to happen. Your chance is out there - and chances are, it'll be better and more suited for you than this ever could have been. You can't see that now, but trust in it. You are a wonderful, intelligent, sweet, and caring woman. You will go very far - this is only the beginning and these hurdles will help build character for you.
But don't lose that spirit. And don't you dare give up!!! Things happen for a reason... Look how many different paths I've gone down in my life - and I never thought that where I am was where I belonged - not until it happened, and then I knew. You will see that one day....
It's okay to cry a little over this. Broken dreams are rough - no matter how you try to look at it. I still sometimes cry over my lost big ones - like medical school and things like that. But just remember - this doesn't define you or your life. You're going to do great things. I believe it!!!
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #9 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:37pm » |
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Sandie...
Keep your chin up and NEVER stop moving forward. This is just one very small step at the beginning of a long and brilliant journey ahead of you.
I once was an assistant to an artist who makes more money on his art in one year than most of us can hope to make in a lifetime... He has many years of experience and is noted in many circles as the top of his field.
While I was with him... he wished to find a gallery to display his New Series of paintings.... he sent 160 complete packages to various galleries showing samples of his new paintings. He received 160 rejections. I was amazed that he never once flinched. I asked him how he could stand it... he then showed me two rather large file cabinets and asked me to take a look. Inside were thousands of rejections... His eyes twinkled with happiness while I looked through them.
I thought his reaction and mood was rather odd... and asked him why he was so happy.
He told me that each one of the rejections reminds him that he is not a quitter... and that is often better than the shiniest trophy.
Keep going forward!
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #10 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:45pm » |
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There are many paths that lead to any single destination. Just becauase this path found a roadblock, doesn't mean you give up your efforts to seek that destination from another path.
I have all the confidence in the world in you Sanna. Please don't give up on a dream. They just sometimes take a little longer than we would like for them to come true.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #11 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 3:48pm » |
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Sanna,
I'm so sorry things didn't work out. Take some time, grieve the loss of what could have been, and then strengthen your resolve to go after that brass ring. And if you end up not working in journalism, just make it something else that you love.
Personally, I have a double major in history and philosophy. I have been working for the last 19 years as an industrial engineer. Am I sad or pissed? No. I studied history and philosophy because that's what I loved at the time. I don't regret it for a second.
Now, what I love more than anything else (not including people) is being able to provide for my family and having a career that provides enough free time to spend with my family and play in a band. You see? I have it all, and I'm not doing anything remotely related to history or philosophy.
Priorities change. People change. Attitudes change. You will change too. Allow yourself to be sad for awhile - but only for awhile. Then get back on that horse and ride, girl.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #12 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 4:34pm » |
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Ah Sanna, we were so praying that this would turn out differently. Lots of folks here saying the same thing-never quit. After 50 years I have pretty good hind-sight. Lots of opportunities that I had and missed out on, whether through my own choices or those of others, turned out to have been good to miss. You are a writer-keep writing and working at your craft.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #13 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 6:08pm » |
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I would not look upon it as a reflection on yourself.
Positions such as those are filled based more on politics and contacts than on skill and qualifications.
It is certainly disappointing, but I would say you have no need to second-guess your application or any other way you represented yourself.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #14 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 7:08pm » |
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on Feb 26th, 2007, 2:24pm, sandie99 wrote:| I'm going to find a good book, listen to my favourite music and cry until I have no tears left |
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I do that every night but still have to go to work the next day. Don't be like me Sanna, keep trying!
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Sanna - Keep you chin up !! The universe is telling you that there is something better in store for you.  While it may not be clear in the short term, everything happens for a reason and when it it should -- Even being afflicted with CH ... < scary thought there... >
Take care and PFDANs to all !!
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #17 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 8:54pm » |
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on Feb 26th, 2007, 6:08pm, Lobster wrote:I would not look upon it as a reflection on yourself.
Positions such as those are filled based more on politics and contacts than on skill and qualifications.
It is certainly disappointing, but I would say you have no need to second-guess your application or any other way you represented yourself.
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Exactly!!!
Persist and something will come about.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #18 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 10:46pm » |
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Hun...
"God gave us mountains so we could learn how to climb"
Just try to think of it as another mountain..another challenge to overcome...AND YOU WILL! Never give up on your dreams..ever.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #19 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 11:15pm » |
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Darlin',
wow! You have so many people who truly care about you. Everything they say is true. All I can add is a huge hug! 
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #21 on: Feb 26th, 2007, 11:47pm » |
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So sorry Sanna
Look on the bright side though...you're still young, and many more opportunities will come your way, sweetie.
Keep your chin up We're pullin for ya.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #22 on: Feb 27th, 2007, 12:03am » |
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Isnt that a horrible feeling when all your hope gets shattered by one cruel email . Life can be tough and seems so unfair at times.
Cry, yell, swear .... do whatever you need to to release the disappointment and frustration, then you will feel a sense of calmness and the strength to devise the next step.
You believed this was the best you could have got, but I am sure the next opportunity that will present itself when the time is right will be much much better.
Big hug to you Sanna. I know you can do it.
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« Reply #23 on: Feb 27th, 2007, 12:37am » |
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It's only one setback along the way, Sanna. Never quit. Your time will come.
Hey, you're a clusterhead. You can do anything.
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Re: Another dream crushed
« Reply #24 on: Feb 27th, 2007, 1:22am » |
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Sanna, I am sorry! I know this was very important to you, but, as others have said, there's some kinda reason for this not happening for you. There is something better out there, and this was just one more step toward it.
Lick your wounds, take time to feel your disappointment, but, once you're done, get back up and keep working toward your goal!
You have a lot of people cheering you on,and we will continue right along with you!
Here's a hug..........
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