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Do you think that 8 year-old you would be proud of who you are today?

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RimJobber
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Title says it all
Aug 27 2014 2:06PM
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d00d
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My 8 year old self wouldn't have a clue what's going on. I'd probably hear college and think I'm a genius.

I'd also be stoked to hear I did a backflip on skis and think I'm in the x-games. But as far as being proud goes...

I'd give myself a high five.
Aug 27 2014 2:12PM
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Huck_Norris
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I'm a fucking Lego Jedi, of course my 8yo self would think I'm rad as fuck.
Aug 27 2014 2:19PM
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liftedresearcher
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i basically do whatever the fuck i want these days so i would hope that 8 year old me would be stoked on that.

he might not be stoked on the visa bills but whatever 8 year olds dont know how a visa works anyways
Aug 27 2014 2:25PM
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safarisam
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Eight year old me wouldn't be proud of all the choices I've made but I think she's be proud overall. At eight I thought I was the coolest person I knew, and was excited to be part of this world. I wanted to be an archeologist, who studied mummies, interviewed people, and do great things. I now know what I wanted to be was an anthropologist, and I still want to reach great heights. Little me would be glad that I chased my childhood passion and plan on building my life around it. Seriously, I probably would have thought current me is the baddest person out there and would have followed myself around asking all kinds of questions.

So yeah, eight year old me would be beyond proud of myself for chasing my passion. For sticking with my interests - even though kids called it lame and bullied me for it. I'm damn proud of who I am, now and then.
Aug 27 2014 2:26PM
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B.Ryan
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I'm gonna have to say yes, cause when I was 8 I thought almost all old kids were cool and had more fun and I really can't deny that I'm having a great time being older and having more freedom,
Aug 27 2014 2:32PM
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Brule.
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I think that the 8 year-old me would be surprised of the person I've become and proud at the same time.

I've become more mature since being a little snot at age 8, and I've fulfilled a goal of mine to follow into my father's footsteps and teach the sport I love, which is skiing.
Aug 27 2014 3:07PM
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.FRY.
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the 8 year old me would think that I was rad as fuck. mainly cause it's me.
Aug 27 2014 3:12PM
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Jeebus.
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The 8 year old me would probably fling poo at me
Aug 27 2014 3:19PM
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dmski
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Claim?
Aug 27 2014 3:30PM
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Miomo
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You're the reason for lesbians. And not the good, it's only downhill from you. I mean you disappoint so much that even the thought of penis makes them nauseous.
Aug 27 2014 3:35PM
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urbanjib
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nah.

smoking/drinking would make me a loser to my 8 year old self
Aug 27 2014 4:15PM
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Lé.Skiing
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8yr old me would probably kick me in the shins and call me a wussy. I was a terrible child.
Aug 27 2014 4:25PM
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Huck_Norris
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Someone post his picture for the love of God.

I'd be amazed if his hand would even fuck him haha
Aug 27 2014 4:41PM
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b-kul
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8 year old me probably wanted a corvette and lots of money at this point in life, so no.
Aug 27 2014 5:05PM
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Dustin.
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You're really getting off on this Harvard thing. Maybe they have a humility class.
Aug 27 2014 5:14PM
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frickindarn
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I think 8 year old me would hate what I've become. I don't have the passion for hockey or motocross like I use to. Im not in college, I hate my job and I'm overall displeased with almost everything. Sorry 8 year old me.
Aug 27 2014 6:00PM
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Cirillo
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Nope. Maybe of my military service but not of anything else.
Aug 27 2014 6:22PM
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APunx176
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Yes. I always wanted to be a good skier/snowboarder and when I first tried snowboarding (12 yo) I was god awful at it. Now I can 360 which is something I never thought I would EVER do in my whole lifetime (and I did it my first season lol). Also can do fronts, backs, corks, mistys, etc. on the tramp and I could never even frontflip on them until this year.
Aug 27 2014 6:40PM
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DrZoidberg
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I'm nearly a scientist now, and I wanted to be an inventor, because I thought that was an actual job. So I guess I'd be proud? Bill Nye was amazing when I was eight so, that helps too.
Aug 27 2014 6:45PM
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RimJobber
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I don't think I would be. I'm at a dead end now and I thought I had all my shit figured out when I was younger.
I haven't done anything with my life that I think would be worthy of a younger me being proud of.
Aug 27 2014 7:25PM
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Dolan.Escobar
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Fuck yeah id be proud
Aug 27 2014 7:49PM
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Titus69
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Nobody cares about Harvard, my 8 year old self wouldve thought to do better in school so I can go to Hardvard and beat nerds up like you.
Aug 27 2014 7:50PM
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Spagett+
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no probably not. I'm a huge douche, I mean like last year or 2 or 3 year ago me definitely would hate me. Honestly now me kind of hates me.
Aug 27 2014 11:18PM
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last_tango
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Proud of the skiing everyday in the wintet. I would not be proud of my financal situation.
Aug 27 2014 11:32PM
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Teafast
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Absolutely not
Aug 27 2014 11:35PM
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GORILLAWALLACE
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probably not I had no ambitions as an 8 year old. 12 year old me would be very impressed
Aug 27 2014 11:40PM
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SFB
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i would beat the shit out of my 8 year old self, i was a fukin punk.
Aug 27 2014 11:45PM
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.Dad
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8 year old me would be disappointed that my D.A.R.E. graduation meant nothing.
Aug 27 2014 11:50PM
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CaptainObvious.
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My 8 year old self would be devastated to know that we don't actually grow up to be a paleontologist. But then he'd realize I can drive and this I'm fuckin boss.
Aug 27 2014 11:51PM
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AT-AT
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8 year old me would probably be proud.

However, what does a third grader know. They are still grasping the concept of the water cycle and can't figure out why females have different sexual organs than males.
Aug 28 2014 12:19AM
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Spagett+
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AT-AT8 year old me would probably be proud.

However, what does a third grader know. They are still grasping the concept of the water cycle and can't figure out why females have different sexual organs than males.


I don't really know why females have different sexual organs than males.
Aug 28 2014 12:23AM
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Phil-X-
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8 year old me = 3rd grade, so I would probably think its cool that im at a good school for engineering since around then you start having longer term aspirations.

I think if I met 8 year old me we'd get along because I was a little shit and would go nuts
Aug 28 2014 12:26AM
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AT-AT
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SpagettI don't really know why females have different sexual organs than males.


It's an extra storage place, for their toys and candies, i thinks.
Aug 28 2014 12:29AM
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Peter.
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yes, my 8 year old self would be proud of me
Aug 28 2014 12:32AM
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HolySchimmel
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I have no clue what I would have been proud of as an 8 year old. I probably wouldn't be proud of myself though
Aug 28 2014 12:32AM
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smooter
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prolly not im a pretty big idiot
Aug 28 2014 12:32AM
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Gnarbangalakazoo
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Well you clearly wouldn't be as smart as them. Have fun dying of coodies you fucking idiot.
Aug 28 2014 12:37AM
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maximiliaan
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I would be mad at me because i dont play runescape anymore..
Aug 28 2014 5:22AM
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OGHolliday
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I'd prolly be pretty pissed off, im supposed to be playing short stop for the red sox by now. shouts to my boy Nomar
Aug 28 2014 9:00AM
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freestyler540
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My 8 year old self would be proud. I am independent and a lot wiser now.
Aug 28 2014 12:23PM
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Spagett+
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Brule.I think that the 8 year-old me would be surprised of the person I've become and proud at the same time.

I've become more mature since being a little snot at age 8, and I've fulfilled a goal of mine to follow into my father's footsteps and teach the sport I love, which is skiing.


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Aug 28 2014 3:06PM
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Spagett+
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immasEight year old me wouldn't be proud of all the choices I've made but I think she's be proud overall. At eight I thought I was the coolest person I knew, and was excited to be part of this world. I wanted to be an archeologist, who studied mummies, interviewed people, and do great things. I now know what I wanted to be was an anthropologist, and I still want to reach great heights. Little me would be glad that I chased my childhood passion and plan on building my life around it. Seriously, I probably would have thought current me is the baddest person out there and would have followed myself around asking all kinds of questions.

So yeah, eight year old me would be beyond proud of myself for chasing my passion. For sticking with my interests - even though kids called it lame and bullied me for it. I'm damn proud of who I am, now and then.


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Aug 28 2014 3:07PM
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Spagett+
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GuacI'd give myself a high five.



gay
Aug 28 2014 3:08PM
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ZachAndCheese
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I shave my balls now so 8 year old me would think thats pretty dope.
Aug 28 2014 3:30PM
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Stose
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When I was 8 I had it in my mind I would take overt dads insurance business, because he did the same thing with my grandpa. Now I'm pre-med and also running a freelance graphic design business on the side and have gotten to work with a few famous bands doing so. So I'm not sure if 8 year old me would be bummed I didn't follow the family and chose to go to even more school, or would be psyched
Aug 28 2014 3:36PM
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