What did you want to be when you were younger and what do you want to be now?
First dinosaur in space
When I was a kid, I wanted to be the first dinosaur in space. Then, I wanted to be a journalist. Now, I just want to be loved.
— Nishant
The new Ozzy
I was set on being a rock star playing my guitar in a band with no responsibilities except playing hard core rock music in front of a crowd. Now I want to continue living and breathing in my journalism world.
— Lindsay
Power Ranger
Growing up I always wanted to be a Power Ranger. And now, even if it might not be achievable, I still wouldn’t mind being one.
— Max
An Olympian
Pretty much any year the Olympics were on, I had dreams of becoming an Olympian. My sister and all my friends were talented gymnasts and it only made me want to be a gymnast at a higher level. Now I just want to report on those competing in the Olympics.
— Meredith
Sports Broadcaster
Ever since the third grade, I’ve wanted to be able to talk about sports for a living. Now I’m pursuing it and hope that actually happens.
— Chris
Sports
I always wanted to be a writer. Now, I want to be a writer that gets paid to watch football.
— Brandon
T.V. watcher
As a kid, I pithced the idea that I would watch people’s T.V. shows and catch them up on what they missed. My family never lets me forget that one.
— Griffen
Paleontologist
When I was little all I wanted to do was dig up dinosaurs. But now I want to animate and make video games.
— Grayson
Mermaids are cool
When I was a child, I wanted to be a mermaid. I lived in the desert, so I spent most of my time in a pool pretending I was Aquamarine. Now I want to be a journalist, which is still pretty cool.
— Savannah
Things have changed
I wanted to be a road construction worker when I was a kid. Now I want to be a music producer.
— Andrew
Stay at home dog mom
In kindergarten, my dream was to stay home and take care of all my dogs. It’s still the dream.
— Joleen
Rachel Ray 2.0
I was obsessed with Food Network and wanted to be a chef. Then, I realized you actually have to wash dishes. Now, I just want to be a journalist that only eat takeout.
— Hailey