Comments on: A Question for Slow Down FAST Readers: Was college the “time of your life”? http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/ Brief Motivational Interventions Mirroring the Time-Limited Reality of Human Existence Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:28:54 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mystic Madness http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-9195 Mystic Madness Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:20:13 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-9195 I spent 4 years in engineering and 2 years doing my Post Graduation. I loved PG years more than the former. The simple reason was I had more inclination towards the Business Admin course than engineering. That was age when you dont have much idea about the things you like since you want more of qualification. But I am glad I know where I want to be now. I spent 4 years in engineering and 2 years doing my Post Graduation. I loved PG years more than the former. The simple reason was I had more inclination towards the Business Admin course than engineering. That was age when you dont have much idea about the things you like since you want more of qualification. But I am glad I know where I want to be now.

]]> By: anja merret - chatting to my generation » Blog Carnival of Observations on Life August 17, 2008 http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-8368 anja merret - chatting to my generation » Blog Carnival of Observations on Life August 17, 2008 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:46:43 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-8368 [...] B. Bohl presents A Question for Slow Down FAST Readers: Was college the ?time of your life?? posted at Slow Down Fast Life Coaching and Lifestyle [...] [...] B. Bohl presents A Question for Slow Down FAST Readers: Was college the ?time of your life?? posted at Slow Down Fast Life Coaching and Lifestyle [...]

]]> By: ken http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-8043 ken Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:40:57 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-8043 Not only was college the time of my life, but I knew it at the time and remarked on it regularly during those 4 years. I went to a large well known University. Essentially it was like living in a decent sized town where everybody was in your age group and most had similar interests to you. I learned, I experimented, I failed, I succeeded. Lived simply but did not have to work to support myself or anyone else. For the most part got to make my own decisions and choices after a life time of being told what to do and how to do it. In referring to my college years to my kids I call it 4 years of heaven after the 4 years of agony in high school. Not only was college the time of my life, but I knew it at the time and remarked on it regularly during those 4 years. I went to a large well known University. Essentially it was like living in a decent sized town where everybody was in your age group and most had similar interests to you. I learned, I experimented, I failed, I succeeded. Lived simply but did not have to work to support myself or anyone else. For the most part got to make my own decisions and choices after a life time of being told what to do and how to do it.

In referring to my college years to my kids I call it 4 years of heaven after the 4 years of agony in high school.

]]> By: Lorraine http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-8014 Lorraine Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:54:55 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-8014 College was fun sure, but not the time of my life by any means. What made college special was the growing, learning and being independent for the first time. But the same can be said for the time right out of college getting your first job, moving into your own apartment and actually having money. I like to think that right now is the best time. My husband and I are starting a family and building traditions of our own. But I think that in 15 years I will look back onto the early days and think, wow that was a lot of work and be happy to have a teenager. College was fun sure, but not the time of my life by any means. What made college special was the growing, learning and being independent for the first time. But the same can be said for the time right out of college getting your first job, moving into your own apartment and actually having money.

I like to think that right now is the best time. My husband and I are starting a family and building traditions of our own. But I think that in 15 years I will look back onto the early days and think, wow that was a lot of work and be happy to have a teenager.

]]> By: Sara at On Simplicity http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7989 Sara at On Simplicity Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:59:21 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7989 College was so not the time of my life. I put way too much pressure on myself and went to a party school where I didn't really fit in. It made me who I am in ways I could never regret, but I'm much happier where I am now. Like you, I think every day should be the time of your life. I can't imagine anything more depressing than thinking my best days are behind me! College was so not the time of my life. I put way too much pressure on myself and went to a party school where I didn’t really fit in. It made me who I am in ways I could never regret, but I’m much happier where I am now.

Like you, I think every day should be the time of your life. I can’t imagine anything more depressing than thinking my best days are behind me!

]]> By: David B. Bohl http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7980 David B. Bohl Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:07:15 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7980 Here's another photo of me <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/slowdownfast/2634682983/" rel="nofollow">having fun with my son's friends.</a> Here’s another photo of me having fun with my son’s friends.

]]> By: David B. Bohl http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7978 David B. Bohl Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:03:57 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7978 Dina, Always great to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your experiences and perspective. David Dina,

Always great to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your experiences and perspective.

David

]]> By: Dina at Wordfeeder.com http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7977 Dina at Wordfeeder.com Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:46:26 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7977 Hi David, I'm really enjoying the personal connection that's coming across with this post! I say, more snapshots of what's happening with David. Senior year of college was *the time of my life* because I took classes that didn't feel like classes beause I enjoyed them so much. I knew where I was going with my career, and was surrounded by people whose company I truly enjoyed. My circle of friends from college was a small, close knit group, who, to this day, make me laugh, make me think, make me feel good, and help me to remember who I am on the inside in case I happen to forget. It was the best of friends, and the best of times. I use that time as a gauge for every other phase of my life. If it lives up to college, I know I must be doing something right. :) Thanks for taking me back! It looks like you had a really fun weekend - and now I'm living vicariously through your experience. Hi David,

I’m really enjoying the personal connection that’s coming across with this post! I say, more snapshots of what’s happening with David.

Senior year of college was *the time of my life* because I took classes that didn’t feel like classes beause I enjoyed them so much. I knew where I was going with my career, and was surrounded by people whose company I truly enjoyed. My circle of friends from college was a small, close knit group, who, to this day, make me laugh, make me think, make me feel good, and help me to remember who I am on the inside in case I happen to forget.

It was the best of friends, and the best of times. I use that time as a gauge for every other phase of my life. If it lives up to college, I know I must be doing something right. :)

Thanks for taking me back! It looks like you had a really fun weekend – and now I’m living vicariously through your experience.

]]> By: David B. Bohl http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7976 David B. Bohl Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:19:46 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7976 Gail, You, too, have nailed it. If we could only let go of the negative from our pasts and focus on the good - our values, beliefs, passions, and strengths - we'd be much better off. Unfortunately, we tend to carry a lot of baggage from our pasts around with us. David Gail,

You, too, have nailed it. If we could only let go of the negative from our pasts and focus on the good – our values, beliefs, passions, and strengths – we’d be much better off. Unfortunately, we tend to carry a lot of baggage from our pasts around with us.

David

]]> By: Gail Sideman http://www.slowdownfast.com/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-7975 Gail Sideman Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:59:27 +0000 http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/a-question-for-slow-down-fast-readers-was-college-the-time-of-your-life/#comment-7975 College was a challenging time in my life, and while there were great days, it was not my overall best time. Like the people we bring into our lives and take bits and pieces of the good ones to keep, so were experiences in college and afterward. I think David has it nailed -- "If I can spend my time, energy and attention on those things that allow me to learn and grow and experience new things, today is the time of my life." ...and I'll bring the good stuff of the past along with me to enhance what I have yet to learn! College was a challenging time in my life, and while there were great days, it was not my overall best time. Like the people we bring into our lives and take bits and pieces of the good ones to keep, so were experiences in college and afterward. I think David has it nailed — “If I can spend my time, energy and attention on those things that allow me to learn and grow and experience new things, today is the time of my life.” …and I’ll bring the good stuff of the past along with me to enhance what I have yet to learn!

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