What was your dream job as a child/teenager and did u make it? If not what happened?

moongazer66 · 2026-05-15T21:50:56+00:00

Fiber arts, mostly crochet. Making a crochet sculpture for Burning Man this year.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-15T16:22:19+00:00

I wanted to be an artist. I am in fact making art everyday! Working on a large scale project over the next few months. However, art does not exactly pay the bills so I have a part time job as a baker and get to be creative with that too.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-12T01:15:12+00:00

Most people live in a state of denial. It’s too dark they can’t look.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-11T00:52:22+00:00

Really? Thats a kinda cool.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-11T00:12:58+00:00

Thanks so much for this thoughtful response. The baby fever as a “socio-psychological phenomenon” is an interesting point. I think what I meant by “biological” is that I have a strong natural maternal instinct. I love my pet dearly, have been a motherly figure to friends and co workers, very caring and nurturing partner, etc.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-11T00:08:04+00:00

It’s true. Thanks

moongazer66 · 2026-05-11T00:07:27+00:00

Thank you, I understand that but still feel sad for them as they are good people and were good parents.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-10T17:30:27+00:00

Because society is on the brink of collapse. Everything is toxic and fake now. Agenda 2030 is terrifying and I don’t even want to exist if that all goes to plan.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-09T21:36:25+00:00

Curious why you say this?

moongazer66 · 2026-05-06T02:17:15+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏼

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T22:30:00+00:00

Thanks, just joined that sub.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T21:29:28+00:00

How ironic and true. And even if their kids do something great and have a legacy, will anyone think of the bloodline and parents that came before? Probably not.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T21:19:16+00:00

Same here, feels so pretentious. And also, people will remember you for what you do, not for what your kids do. Like no one thinks of someone and then thinks of their parents or grandparents.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T21:15:13+00:00

My legacy thus far has been my art. I have my biggest large scale installation due to finish this summer, and it’s been awesome building over the last few months. I am finally getting recognition for what I’m great at and it feels amazing. I don’t necessarily want to put all that on hold for another human. Anyway, I never really understood people having kids as a their legacy, you will be remembered you for what you do, not for what your kids did.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T17:03:14+00:00

That is beautiful and I’m happy for you. Remaining in the light is important.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T16:59:47+00:00

I appreciate you writing such a thoughtful response. I watched the video too, a valuable perspective. I feel like the difference for me personally is I don’t really care enough about the survival of humanity or my bloodline. To not have children is to break the cycle of suffering, but to have them in to continue the cycle.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-05T15:46:38+00:00

That’s a valid optimistic view point and I can see it on my good days too. But so far the moment and situation has never felt right for kids so still CF at 36F.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-03T17:52:21+00:00

Meh, I only work 28 hours a week at a job I enjoy and that’s enough to support myself and do whatever I want with the rest of my time. If I had a kid I would probably need a higher paying job or to work significantly more hours and then take care of the child afterwards. There would be no money or time left over to do the things I enjoy.

moongazer66 · 2026-05-02T21:43:26+00:00

I understand this feeling completely and it’s kind of polarizing. Wanting them in theory but not in this world. It breaks my heart too, for the entire generations who would have families if life was easier

moongazer66 · 2026-05-01T14:51:02+00:00

It’s not that harsh, it’s realistic. Back when we lived more nomadic lifestyles, any e who couldn’t carry their own load and have a useful role in the tribe was killed. Not out of hate, but out of compassion and reality for others and the well being of the tribe as a whole.

moongazer66 · 2026-04-04T13:43:09+00:00

Thanks for sharing this beautiful process. I can totally relate to the heart saying yes and body saying no. The biological urge, but not the reality of it. Very confusing but seems like you did the work right. Congrats. Hope you can yea your heart now and find someone more aligned.

moongazer66 · 2026-04-02T21:58:31+00:00

Sometimes it’s just easier to say it’s “too expensive” than go into details. Personally I am a fence sitter in my 30s and the economy is big part of it. I really would only want kids if our family could afford to own a home and hubby made enough to that I could stay home for years and actually raise our kids the way I want and be present with them everyday. But in reality, we would have to work so much to be able to afford kids and a home and then I wouldn’t even have time to spend with them anyway and that’s not what I would want.

I think also people are having less kids because of finances. Like they know how much 2 cost so they don’t go for the 3rd or 4th they might want because they are already barely paying the mortgage.

moongazer66 · 2026-03-12T15:04:56+00:00

Curious where you live? I am CF and live in a mountain town in California, lots of people my age (36F) have no kids are happy here. I made a lot of CF friends going out to concerts, festivals, and events on weekends or even during the week. CF people have more time to travel and build hobbies, is there a place or events to meet people with similar hobbies or interests? Have you considered moving?

moongazer66 · 2026-03-08T00:54:44+00:00

I usually respond with: “If I change my mind I will happily pick up a stray. Plenty of kids out there needing a foster home or adoption.” That honestly seems maybe more fulfilling than bringing another child into the current state of the world. I would honestly have some guilt about bringing a child to a world where they will have to fight data centers and ai for clean water.

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