I Want To Become An Introvert

@andriaperry (116860)
Anniston, Alabama
June 13, 2018 5:18pm CST
I have been doing this for some time now, I think about what I want to do within a year and go for it, then I have the five year plan, which did bypass me before of working two jobs, so I had to forgetaboutme. But the ten year plan was/IS to find another well paying job/ business, more brain power less physical power. Meaning no more caregiver because its just hard on the body and mind. No more rentals, they have to be maintained and with age that gets harder and harder. Although I know a couple that still had them when they died at the ages in the nineties. When I make a suggestion of what I would like to do, as in start a new business, my family shoots it down like I am being ridiculous. So last night I was telling Tony I have several deliveries coming and he asked what they were, I got an eye roll and I asked "why does everyone always ignore what I want? I want to try something new now, if it does not work it was worth marking off the list, go to something else and get established before the last minute!" Later he said he didnt mean to shoot down my ideas. Today in the car on the way back home, out of no where Tony said " You know you have land that can be cleared and a couple trailers be put in but you`ll have to have septic put in." On this day I wonder if I am ever heard. I have been trying for 2 years to get that land cleared and small homes put on them, I am not crazy about trailers but if they are cheap enough I would do those. Although I don`t want to always be a landlady I am now, I have asked and asked another cousin to help clear it and I pay him, nothing yet. So for now I am still the same me, doing the same jobs but I will build that other dream, nourish it even of it uses all the space in my office. I will not give up, when I get started I will share and with photos. Excuse the .... I don`t know what to call this discussion. How was your day?
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@AmbiePam (85742)
• United States
13 Jun 18
I would like to be an in between. I don't like being an introvert, but I couldn't handle what you do. I volunteer to be an in between. You do an excellent job, although you have way too much stress. You are too smart for people to shoot you down.
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I like being an in between as well.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
They may be scared if I make a go at the other and succeed.
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@Plethos (13560)
• United States
13 Jun 18
today my gf sent me on a mission to toys r us to see if theres anything to be bought for her class room next year, i made the mistake of sending her pics of stuff. trailers or home style trailers are a great investment, if it can be done. i used to weld those things. adding things to it is almost like sticking two legos together. you may as well clear it and turn it into a park or softball field.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
No! them slackers around there aint getting nothing else free from me.
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@Plethos (13560)
• United States
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry - woah ! my bad. youre bluntness scares me. . .
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@dodo19 (47121)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
13 Jun 18
You really shouldn't give up on you. You do have needs and you should be heard.
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@dodo19 (47121)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry I'm glad to hear that you're not giving up. Hope you get the shipment alright. Is it for you, or a business you're starting?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I`m not giving up at all. I have a shipment on its way :)
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
@dodo19 the business, but me too because I so want to try this.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
14 Jun 18
It's so important for the soul to follow your dreams. Do what you want to do. At this stage of the game you don't need the opinion of others.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry YES, you are!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
Well, it does no good anyways! I am one to prove them wrong.
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@NJChicaa (116193)
• United States
13 Jun 18
It is a lot of responsibility owning all of that property and those houses. I wouldn't want that kind of stress.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
Its not so hard at one time I took care of 10 but I have sold a few.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
@NJChicaa Easier said that done, most people do not have credit anymore and cannot take out a loan, so I am stuck with them for 10 years or more, if they pay it off, if not I am stuck with a house that has been abused.
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@NJChicaa (116193)
• United States
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry if I were you I would sell more and invest the $$$
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
13 Jun 18
My day has been okay, although less successful in some areas than I'd like. We've been super tight on money this month (new glasses for kids, doctor co-pays, etc., plus the kids are home all day now) and my oldest daughter's college has a food bank on Wednesdays, so I told her to go ahead and pick up some things this week. She went there this morning, armed with insulated bags and ice packs, but they weren't there today after all (I wonder if they're off for the summer). Strike one! Went to a meetup at a local park with the other half and the little boys for the youngest boy's preschool families (he starts in the fall, so this is a good way for the new families to get acquainted) and went to the library afterward for their free summer lunch program. Unfortunately, even though we got there 10 minutes after they started, they had already run out of all the meal options except for a Southwest vegetarian wrap that the boys weren't going to eat... so we just went home. Strike two! Right now I feel so sleepy, despite having consumed a ton of coffee today.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
Hang in there, life will straighten out. Cant you get food stamps?
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
@spiderdust get over the hate to feed your children!
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry Likely so, and even WIC. I've been dragging my feet on that because I hate dealing with the county offices.
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@LadyDuck (459645)
• Switzerland
14 Jun 18
Do not listen to the others, follow your dreams until you are young enough to enjoy what you want to do.
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@LadyDuck (459645)
• Switzerland
15 Jun 18
@andriaperry You are definitely young enough, I would love to be 53.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I think at 53 I am still young enough.
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@wolfgirl569 (95959)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Jun 18
Mine was pretty good. You need to just go for it. Like you said, if it dont work out at least you know you tried.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Jun 18
@wolfgirl569 , Same here, getting curious.
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@wolfgirl569 (95959)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry Looking forward to hearing about it when you are ready!!!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I am I ordered all the stuff a couple days ago and its on its way.
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
13 Jun 18
I say go for what you like and try.As you said, if it does not work, you can take it off the list
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I cant wait till the stuff arrives and I get to it.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry I am sure you are excited!
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@JudyEv (326412)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 18
I hope you achieve your dream. As Dianne says, you don't need to listen to others. Follow your heart.
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@JudyEv (326412)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry Good idea. I do that too. Listen to everyone then make up my own mind.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I get feed back and move on.
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@lovebuglena (43103)
• Staten Island, New York
14 Jun 18
I hope all your dreams are realized. Don't let those that are not supportive or shoot down your ideas stop you from doing what you wanna do.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
Never! I get the feedback and then do my own thing, always have.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Jun 18
Hi Andria. Why not do what you want to do and dont listen to what others say? That is one wat to be an introvert (I guess .
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry , Glad that you don't listen.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
lol. I won`t listen, never have.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
14 Jun 18
@andriaperry hahaha. Way to go, Andria.
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@deba12 (2951)
• India
14 Jun 18
Have the 'Dont Give Up' attitude and you will be successful sooner or later.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I am a success already, I want to make a try at something less stressful.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
14 Jun 18
I would sell the properties and invest the money in whatever my passion is.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
Selling property and houses can take years!
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
14 Jun 18
So your deliveries may have to do with a lucrative business? Today I am very mentally tired of being a care giver. If you ever find something good for you please send me a personal message. My daughter pointed out that I have been caregiving pretty solidly for over 23 years now.
@popciclecold (35514)
• United States
14 Jun 18
So far my day has been fine. In 2015, I was offered a job as a caretaker, which is less work at what I was doing, my husband cussed and cussed, said I waz too old to work 2 jobs. I didn't pay him no attention, and look now he's in a nursing home, the job I have just suits me and our current situation. Do what's best for you.
@Anaeu92 (138)
• Castlebar, Ireland
14 Jun 18
I am the same, but I shut down the ideas in my head before I say them out loud. And I am an introvert, sometimes it's not fun at all. Just give yourself some more love and appreciation and things will change. That's an advice I would give to myself too.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
That is good advice.
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@mom210 (9041)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I say go for it, there are not many things worse than looking back and saying "I wish I had" we go round one time make it a good ride.
@db20747 (43434)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
14 Jun 18
Pursue what U will!! Sometimes its best 2 keep your ideas 2 yourself!!!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I usually do.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
14 Jun 18
You know, it sounds mean. But the truth is MOST people will shoot down anyone's idea of starting a business, accomplishing something, doing something risky...whatever. The mean part? There is a REASON there is a 1% and a 99%. That 99% is going to do everything to discourage anyone from trying to be in the 1%, or top 5% or whatever. That's why people choose to knock others down. It makes them feel better about themselves for not trying.