Girl: Daddy, I love to ride the bus and feel momentum.
Daddy: Do you know what the strongest force in the universe is?
Girl: Gravity
Daddy: No- it's much bigger than that
Girl: Love?
Daddy: goes on the explain how big and wonderful love is, and then clarifies the differences between metaphysical forces and natural and all that

keep in mind that the girl looks about 5.  It was a pretty good busride, I'd say.  I think it's rather cool when parents talk to their children like that, instead of down to them.  Even if they don't get it at the same level (shouldn't expect them to) I think kids are much quicker than we give them credit for.  The Dad pointed out a chef to the girl, and went on to explain to me that she wants to be a chef some day and own the restaurant.  I believe it very well could happen.  I wasn't that way as a kid.  I don't know what I was really like- I'll talk with my family and find out.  I know I was somewhat of a leader, or at least on hikes.  As far as what I wanted to be when I grew up?  a veterinarian or teacher.  well, more specifically, an elephant trainer/vet.  They're my favorite animal and dear to me, and I imagined finding ways to improve/change their diet so they'd live the longest and happiest lives... for example, did you know they have 6 sets of teeth throughout their lifetime?  They generally die when they've run out of soft things to eat when their teeth have worn down.  Do you know that scene in Free Willy where the scientist is concocting something?  yeah.  I totally pictured myself doing that type of thing.  Why didn't I pursue that?  Because at some point, I realized that people were more important to me than animals, so it was a sacrifice I made.  As far as being a teacher goes, that's still a possibility.  After all, that's my degree- I've got to give that more of a try.  It can be fun and worthwhile and all that.  When I thought of it as a kid, though, I wanted to be one putting stickers and words of encouragement on the students' papers.  I have a hard time because I think everyone's special, and while I have no problem judging in some situations, it'd be hard to give failing grades or deal with disruptive kids.  I'm so sensitive sometimes.  So... those sound like excuses to me.  I don't want an 'easy life' and don't think I can have one even if I tried (except that it's somewhat easy right now).  I need to quit avoiding things and get right in the middle, good or bad.