BlackC50 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 So...when your not working a lot you have plenty of time to sit and think about things that have happened in the past, especially this year. I was just wondering for some of you guys in all seriousness what has been the most life changing experience for you. I would have to say I have had a few this year and none of them unfortunately were good. With witnessing a fatal car accident, witnessing a motorcycle accident (non-fatal), and then also losing someone on this board that I know many were close, close friends with definitely opens your eyes and makes you take a step back to reevaluate your life and where it is heading. I think those three things among not having a thriving business this year like years past has definitely made me change a few things in my everyday life. How bout you guys?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I lost my dad when I was 8, life changed. I have no idea where I would be today had that event not occured but whats the use in that anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I saw a fatal car accident this year, probably a month and a half ago. Following the car that got hit was just a reality check. Enjoy life to the fullest while you have the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackC50 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I couldn't even imagine losing a parent at this age right now. Sorry to hear about your Dad. I completely agree that enjoying life and not taking things for granted definitely allows to experience everything to the fullest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyPPC Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 The biggest life changing experience for me has been my kids. It is definitely a positive experience but you do have to reprioritize a lot of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Lost my Parents 6 months apart, and the first one a year after I almost died in a accident... hospitalized in ICU for 5 weeks... oh I was 16 in the wreck and 17 with both passed away... I went down a wrong road.. saw what it did to some of my friends and turned myself around. But life sucks... this is just the biggest eye opener my entire life from 10months old has been fucked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre2013 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 my most recent life changing experience was my motorcycle accident...if i didnt have a helmet on i would've been dead, or severely fucked up with no face left. after that i will NEVER ride anywhere without a helmet on, even if i dont plan on going over 40 and not going far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue98ls1 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 This year has been a major life changing year for me. I don't even know where to begin. The short version... Divorced my husband, moved in with my b/f, gave up one of my major car hobby's, aquired a bunch of new responsibilities, had my first car accident..... the list goes on. Its been a really long sometimes very crappy year. But in all honesty the last 4 years prior where even worse as I lost most everyone in my dad's family. I had a very close family growing up, its been pretty tough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 As most know, being in my accident at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Birth of son #1. Birth of son #2. Nothing else comes anywhere close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Every morning I wake up is pretty life changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Kids being born. Running toward a hydraulic fire with an AFFF fire extinguisher on the submarine. Reading "On Wings of Eagles". Amsterdam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think life hands up new challenges and mountains to cross all the time. I've had everything from losing my mom to a drunk driver, multiple miscarriages, cancer, and losing the man of my dreams. I think trying to stay positive and work through the roughest of situations helps. But sometimes life just sucks period. Illness can be the roughest and most biggest reality check in my opinion besides deaths. To know that you can wake up everyday and be fine and then one day be given the news that those days are limited. Makes you really rethink things. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Being in a combat zone for over 18 months. Especially being 19 years old my first time, it opened my eyes. I try to live my life as if I'll die tomorrow, so I get my fun in while I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 In the last year, wife left me, mom died, amazing girl left me. I try to stay positive, but I was the biggest mommy's boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3f4r10u5 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cancer, makes you grow up real fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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