Comments on: Only Twenty Three https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only-twenty-three Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:03:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222379 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:30:00 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222379 In reply to Nadia.

Nadia, you describe the difference and the pain really well. I’ve missed out on jobs that definitely didn’t sting like this, because frankly I had a sneaking suspicion that there might be someone better for the position. But this one… I really would love to meet the person who got it! And not just so I could stuff them in a closet for a year (joke).

]]> By: Nadia https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222358 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:41:18 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222358 Sometimes we don’t get jobs. Other times its opportunities that appear to be designed specifically for us…as if the universe is delivering us something on a silver platter, hand crafted just for us. Those are the disappointments. I had a similar situation that left me mute for a few weeks. Even as time has passed, I still think it was the biggest disappointment of my career and one of the biggest disappointments of my life… and I was not 23. The difference is many never shoot for their dreams and are safe guarded from this disappointment. There is no reason for it and it doesn’t mean something better is right around the corner. It just means that in your entire amazing life, you didn’t get to do this one amazing thing…even if it was meant for you.

]]> By: Alex in Wanderland | Travel and Diving Blog | Photo of the Week 92 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222354 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:30:31 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222354 […] to thank all of you that left me such encouraging words and sweet condolences in the wake of my doses of bad news last week. It means so much — really. The loss of my grandmother will sting for some […]

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222278 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:45:43 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222278 In reply to Kayla.

Wow, congrats on your big move! And thank you so much for the kind words, they are much appreciated.

]]> By: Kayla https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222258 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:59:41 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222258 Sorry to hear you didn’t get the job but like someone already commented, at 23 you’re already an over achiever! Having just turned 23 and deciding to make the move back to Europe after 15 years in Fiji, I’m one of those people who look to you for inspiration! 🙂

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222173 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:59:04 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222173 In reply to Jamie.

Thanks for the encouragement Jamie, I really appreciate it!

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222160 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:31:23 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222160 In reply to TammyOnTheMove.

Thanks Tammy…. trying to keep my chin up 🙂

]]> By: Jamie https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222125 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:51:41 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222125 “There are no silver medals.” This is very true. However, as you said, you are only 23. And the world is full of possibilities. Look forward to whatever comes next. I hope (and imagine that you will) find something equally (if not more) amazing.

]]> By: TammyOnTheMove https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222087 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:39:33 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222087 Sorry to hear about the job. I know the feeling-it is heartbreaking, but belive me there will be plenty of more jobs available in your future. It just wasn’t meant to be now.

]]> By: Alex https://www.alexinwanderland.com/only-twenty-three/#comment-222083 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:49:43 +0000 https://www.alexinwanderland.com/?p=14078#comment-222083 In reply to Lauren @ roamingtheworld.

Thank Lauren…. I am excited to see where this path brings me. Amazing how quickly the mind adjusts to accept disappointment!

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