115 Times People Turned Their Big And Small Dreams Into Reality And Inspired The Internet

Not to sound too cheesy, but… you’ve got this. You are perfectly capable of accomplishing any goal that you prioritize. The journey is going to be long and difficult. There will be moments when your motivation and optimism waver. But with enough persistence, grit, and luck, you’ll eventually reach success.

Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most inspiring and wholesome photos that people shared after making their dreams come true. Scroll down for a big serving of positivity and a reminder that nothing is impossible.

#1 He Has Cerebral Palsy, Mitochondrial Disease, And Was In Special Education Until The 7th Grade. He Just Graduated With His AA And Highest Honors

Pride is an understatement. He just received a full-ride scholarship to the school of his dreams. My son is going to rock the world as a lawyer!

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#2 I’ve Been Recording Music In My Bedroom For Over 5 Years With My Band, The Fuss. Yesterday, Our Song Got Put Onto Spotify’s Biggest Indie Playlist

1 million followers! It’s everything we’ve been working for, and we couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces if we tried. The dream is coming true!

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#3 After My Husband And I Tried For Over Ten Years, Four Miscarriages, And Many Broken-Hearted Tears I Finally Had My Dream Come True

Almost lost her due to a rare liver disease caused by pregnancy. Was induced at 35 weeks, and after 19 days in the NICU, my baby is finally home. My heart is so full.

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While it’s helpful to be realistic about your abilities and limits, it’s also worth embracing some of your more ambitious, hopeful, and optimistic traits, too. In short, you want to be realistically optimistic and be confident that you can develop the right skills needed to reach your goals.

Of course, you want to avoid the pitfalls of becoming overconfident or delusional. What’s more, you want to keep your critical thinking intact without succumbing to over-the-top pessimism or cynicism either. It’s a delicate balance to maintain.

As Forbes explains, optimism isn’t something you’re born with, but a competence that you can develop. And not only can you develop it, but, arguably, you should do it, too.

“Research has shown that the practical use of this skill results in a change of our perception of reality and the quality of our thoughts, both of which eventually affect our physical health,” Forbes states.

#4 Buying My Dream Home

After getting laid off twice in six months, and moving my family to a crammed apartment in a new city for a job I didn’t like, I’m now at a job I love and buying my dream home. It has a bathtub.

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#5 Dream Come True. My Own Little Piece Of Land. The South Of Chile

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#6 Bee-Sistance Is Futile

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For one, optimistic individuals are less likely to develop infectious diseases compared to pessimists. What’s more, optimists are better able to maintain a healthier lifestyle and tend to live longer.

Positive emotions tend to result in more motivation, perseverance, satisfaction in relationships, and overall better personal and professional results.

On the flip side, pessimists are more anxious, distracted, less engaged, and get worse results.

#7 I 27 (M) Decided To Fight My Depression And Conquer A Childhood Dream… Learn How To Skateboard

My wrist has reminded me that I’m no longer young… Hahaha, but it felt good to be out in the world, living my life.

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#8 After 11 Years In The US, I Finally Became A Citizen This Past July. Voting Has Been A Dream Of Mine, And I Finally Can

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#9 My Boyfriend Landed A Job In A Dream Industry, And Yesterday Was His First Day. It Was So Nice To See Him Walk In The Door With A Smile On His Face

He’s working as a technician at a custom classic auto restoration shop.

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As per Forbes, realistic optimism allows people to balance out the pros and cons in various situations and individuals.

“It is the courage to explore opportunities, where others are blocked by risk and failure, with the belief that the future will be better than the past.”

And though we don’t, in fact, know what the future will actually hold, you can still hope that it will be better and work toward making that come true. Meanwhile, you also objectively accept your current circumstances and don’t shy away from the truth.

#10 I’m 46. I Finally Took My Dream Vacation

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#11 We Made A Lifelong Dream Come True Last Week And Bought A Cabin In The Woods

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#12 My Dreams Came True This Fall. Spent A Humane Day With Rescued Elephants At Elephant Nature Park In Chiang Mai, Thailand

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In our experience, turning your dreams into reality comes down to a few main qualities like courage, focus, discipline, wisdom, and perseverance.

First off, chasing your dreams is scary. It requires a lot of time and effort, and you might worry about failure or the judgments of those around you. So, you have to have the courage to do what you know in your heart of hearts is worth doing and will lead to true fulfillment.

#13 This Is A Dream Come True

As a kid, I visited this store every chance I got. Today, they’re carrying a game I made. A year after our big kickstarter and quitting my job, this is my “Made it” moment.

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#14 Follow Your Dream

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#15 I Finally Got My Dream Job As A Park Ranger In Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska! The Karmic Gods Must Have Made A Clerical Error

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Next, you have to understand that priorities are just that—priorities. You have to carve out time for your pursuits.

Work toward your goal every single day, even if it’s just a few minutes at a time. That incremental effort adds up very quickly. But you have to be consistent. That feeling of progress is going to boost your confidence, which will help you overcome any setbacks later.

#16 My Dream Came True, I Got To Illustrate Cards For Magic: The Gathering

The card would be Soul of Emancipation, Disciplined Duelist, and Lagrella the Magpie for “Streets of New Capenna.“

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#17 Transformed Our Unfinished Attic Into My Dream Sewing Room. I Just Cleaned Up And Took Pictures To Satisfy My Perfectionist Soul

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#18 So Inspiring

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How you chase your dreams matters quite a lot. While there’s a lot to be said for persistence (we really value hard work), you also need to work smart. And that means consistently taking small, intelligent risks that will further your goals.

That also means analyzing your actions and asking for feedback, and then doing things slightly better the next time around. You have to be flexible enough to adapt your strategy. And it also means getting plenty of rest because you are most efficient when you’re recharged.

#19 Still Hard To Believe That My Dream Has Come True

Spending my early twenties with a mouth full of metal was a bit rough, but I am so glad I went through with it. I used to cry every time I went to the dentist, I couldn’t look in the mirror while brushing my teeth, and I never showed my real smile. I wish everyone with bad teeth could receive the dental treatments they need, because I know what a burden and shame they bring.

Every time I show my genuine smile, I am reminded that I don’t need to hide my pearly whites anymore.

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#20 I Decided To Share My First Home Photos — A Quiet Dream Come True

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#21 Wanted To Become A Pilot Since I Was 5 Years Old. Dreams Do Come True, But After 30 Years

It won’t be my profession as I have one already. But when I was little and people asked me “what do you wanna be when you grow up” I said “pilot“. I am so happy I am able to fly now.

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Lastly, perseverance is probably what sets most successful individuals apart from the rest. Having the willpower, grit, and tenacity (or whatever you want to call it) to push through miserable failure after miserable failure is a superpower.

Over a long enough timeframe, with daily incremental effort, you are going to make your dreams come true. A dash of good luck can accelerate your progress, but at the end of the day, what matters is not giving up.

#22 On This Day In My Past, One Of My Dreams Came True Because I Have Always Loved Meerkats

They tried to get into my sleeves and hide under my jacket the second time I was there. It was so cute. I wish I could take them all home with me, but of course I would never actually do that.

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#23 Today I Achieved My Dream Of Having My Photography Displayed In An Established Gallery

My new goal is to be established in more galleries, and to thrive in my new photography business!

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#24 I Have Always Dreamed Of Graduating College And Getting My Diploma!! Achievement Unlocked

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That being said, you also have to set your ego and stubbornness aside and be as self-aware as possible. Recognize when you need to shift strategies or to rest when you’re near burnout.

That’s why having a strong social network is so important. Positive, deep relationships are incredibly meaningful and fundamental to the human experience. But on top of that, having people in your corner to lift you up, hear you out, or provide advice is immeasurably helpful on your path toward your dreams.

#25 Finally Got My Certification After Dreaming About This

Been wanting to get a certification for years, I am absolutaly obsessed with marine life, the deep sea and conserving the ocean. I would love to explore more beautiful reefs, learn more about the life there and how I can help with conservation of our wonderful marine life.

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#26 My Parents Finally Moved To Their Dream House In The Countryside And My Mum Already Feels At Home

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#27 Of The Hundreds Of Flights I’ve Operated, Let Me Tell You About My Two Favourite Passengers Ever

Jack and Violet. Jack and his family purchased seats in our upper-class cabin for a flight home from New York, but when he got on board, Jack went and found Violet in economy and swapped seats with her. He then sat on the row of seats directly next to the economy toilets and never made a peep or asked for anything the rest of the flight. No fuss, no attention, literally did it out of the kindness of his own heart, no one asked him too.

Violet is 88 years old, has been a nurse in both the UK and over in America. She travels to New York to see her daughter, but hasn’t been able to for a while because of a knee replacement. Her dream has always been to sit at the front, and Jack made that come true. You should’ve seen her face, when I tucked her in her bed after supper, she said her daughter won’t believe her and wanted a selfie to prove it, but didn’t have a phone or an email address. These photos are getting sent in the post tomorrow.

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Once you’ve looked through these brilliant photos and upvoted your favorite ones, we’d like to hear from you in the comments, dear Pandas. Which of these stories inspired you the most?

What goals are you actively trying to achieve right now, no matter how big or small they might be? What are your greatest ambitions and most magical dreams in life? We honestly can’t wait to hear from you. Let us know!

#28 Dreams Come True. Flew The B737 For The First Time. Fling For Corendon. I Never Thought It Would Happen, But At 24, I’m Finally A Pilot. What A Journey

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#29 Got To Hang Out With An Actual Wolf For My 21st, Dream Come True. Life Is Wild

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#30 My Dream Came True Today

My girlfriend gave me the best birthday present by taking me to a wolf sanctuary for a private cuddle session with the wolves (under supervision, of course).

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#31 10 Years Ago Today I Completed My Goal Of Driving The Entire Pan-American Highway. Dream Achieved

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#32 One Year On Tretinoin Progress! So Happy And Pleased With The Results

All I do is use a gentle cleanser once a day at night (using vanicream now), then tret, then cetaphil daily moisturizer. Less is best!

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#33 My Dream Came True

In my 20’s, I wanted to travel the world. See what’s out there. But after that, I wanted my own place. A safe space where I could just be me. After years of working & struggling with depression, I finally FINALLY have my own place. Every time I see this I tear up. Good job, self. You made it!

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#34 It Took 30 Years And A Very Understanding Wife, But I Got To Live The Dream

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#35 After Many Failures And Long Hikes I Finally Got The Nightshoot I Always Dreamed Of

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#36 Finally Got My Childhood Dream Guitar. Worked Hard For It And Now I’m The Happiest Man Alive

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#37 After 2 Years Of Depression & Anxiety, I Got My Dream Job At The SPCA, And I Couldn’t Be Happier

They had an opening at my local spca and I applied!! Hadn’t worked with animals before, just had pets.

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#38 My Brother And I Dreamed Of Making Games Together Since We Were Children. Now In Our 30’s, Our First Game Is On The Front Page Of Steam

We worked on it for a little over 4 years, full time. My brother worked for a software development company and I worked at a game publishing company before this. I got a lot of experience making Skyrim mods as well over the years.

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#39 After 64 Years, My Dad Followed His Dreams And Got His First Book Published

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#40 After 4 Years Of Struggling With Infertility I Finally Have The Family I Dreamed Of

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#41 A Dream Of Mine Came True. My Art Is Going To Be In A Museum

My piece “The House” will be featured alongside other Hurricane Helene-affected artists at The Asheville Art Museum for the upcoming exhibit Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Helene.

Having my art in a museum is truly a lifelong dream come true. So grateful.

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#42 7 Months Ago I Quit My Bad Fast Food Job To Wash Dishes In The Local Steakhouse. Today They Put Me On Salads. Dreams Do Come True

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#43 I Bought Myself 12.5 Acres Just For Camping

I bought someone’s hunting property in Michigan, about 45 minutes from my house, and carved myself out a place for my truck and a spot to hide out. I just stayed out there for my first time, dream come true.

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#44 All My Life I Wanted To Visit Iceland, And Finally My Dream Came True And I Couldnt Be Any Happier

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#45 My Grandma Was Diagnosed With Bone Cancer In Her Spine Late 2018. Today A Family Friend Offered To Take Her On A Personal Plane Flight Down The Coast

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#46 She Drew A Picture Of Her Dream Dress, And Her Grandma Made It For Her

Honestly the pic does not do the dress justice. Sorry for that. She is an extremely talented Grandma.

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#47 I Am Officially A Carpenter’s Apprentice On Vancouver Island. My Dream Career Has Begun

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#48 My Husband And I Followed Our Dreams And Opened A Hot Wheels Store. This Is Our New Tree

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#49 Finally Living My Middle School Dream

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#50 “Ever Since I Was A Little Kid I’ve Always Wanted To Get On A Fire Truck. I’m Tempted To Just Walk Over To A Fire Station And Just Ask”

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#51 Up In The Sky

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#52 I Built My Dream ‘80s Video “Store” In My Basement Over 4 Long Years For Family, Friends And Creative Endeavors

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#53 I Married The Woman Of My Dreams After Fearing For Years That She Wasn’t Out There

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#54 Begun My Career In Floristry, It Almost Doesn’t Feel Real I Am Finally Following My Dreams

I never thought I’d ever find a career worth toiling over and was almost jealous of people who have found “their thing”. I hope whoever else is out there tossing up on whether to take that leap does it. I didn’t know it could bring you THAT much happiness. Trust me, whatever drives you… its worth it!

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#55 A Dream Came True. I Was Able To Donate Two Gaming Stations To A Local Children’s Hospital Raised Purely Through The Gaming Community

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#56 My Dream Came True. Northern Lights Tonight In Thingvellir

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#57 Big Brother’s Dreams Come True

This is the first girl in our family for the last 23 years. And my oldest son.

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#58 Making A Little Girl’s Dreams Come True

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#59 For Over A Decade I Dreamed Of Building Myself A House. That Dream Is Finally A Reality

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#60 I Had The Best Day Ever! I Lived My Dream And Made It On Antiques Roadshow

They appraised the necklace I found at $50,000-$60,000.

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#61 Finally Getting My Wholesale License To Sell My Homemade Ice Cream In Grocery Stores

Was a dream come true and made me smile big time!

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#62 Landed My Dream Job Of Teaching Ceramics

I’m Teaching 8th-12th, hand building, throwing, basic skills, the works! We mainly use low fire so a lot of Amaco, Duncan and the occasional Laguna Salt Glaze.

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#63 My Dreams Of Becoming A Full-Time Artist Become Reality

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#64 My Whole Life, I’ve Wanted To Save A Kitten From The Side Of The Highway. Yesterday, That Dream Finally Came True

I was driving my delivery van down a main highway where I live which is usually quite busy. Out of the corner of my eye, about a quarter mile down, I saw a little kitten. I got out of the van, and the kitten came back out onto the shoulder and came running towards me. When he was about 5 feet from me, he turned and ran and darted across the highway. Luckily, there was no traffic for a brief window, so I was able to follow him.

I picked him up and put his head in my armpit, and he immediately calmed down and just let me hold him. I have never felt more fulfilled and in the right place at the right time. He has officially come home with me and has bounced back very well from severe dehydration. He is healthy, happy, and about 6-8 weeks old.

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#65 The Girl I Have A Crush On, Asked Me Out On A Date. My Dreams Have Come True

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#66 Dreams Do Come True. It’s Been A Long Dream Of Mine To Get Proposed To Right Next To Cinderella’s Wishing Well, And My (Now) Fiancé Made It Happen This Week

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#67 My Dreams Are Coming True. I Got A Job Where I Get To Work With Labs Every Day. I Am Now Dog Aunty

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#68 My First 99, My Childhood Dream Came True, No One To Share It With

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#69 Never Thought I’d Ever Get To Meet Michael J. Fox. In Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary Of Back To The Future, He Came To Canada

Always been a huge fan, and Marty McFly is in my top 10 best characters of all time. Just wanted to share the love.

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#70 Today A Dream Of Mine Came True As I Got To Touch The Nose Of A Blue Angel

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#71 First Time Being Here. So Surreal. Childhood Dream Come True. Really A Magical Moment In My Life

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#72 Always Dreamed Of Getting My Very Own Cloak From Diagon Alley And Today My Dream Came True

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#73 A Backyard Dream Has Come True

I have always wanted a hammock and to turn my backyard into a verdant oasis, but had a lot of health issues the last few years. This year I’m finally in a better spot, so I tackled all the weeding and planting and attempted to add a cozy, oasis feeling to the backyard. Last night while I was reading a book in my hammock and the dog hopped in, this wave of immense gratitude and awe sort of swept me downstream. After a lot of successive hard years, realizing you’re now in a place of peace is quite a doozy! But pleasant.

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#74 Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams

2 years ago, I splurged some money and bought a camera because I’d always wanted to try to take pictures of the stars. The top picture was the only decent picture out of 700 taken on my first clueless attempt. The bottom was taken about 2 weeks ago.

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#75 One Year Ago, I Started To Pursue My Childhood Dream Of Becoming A Professional Artist

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#76 It’s Never Too Late To Reach Those Dreams, And I’m So Proud

This is my mom. She spent the past 23 years at home raising 6 kids, one with Down’s, and being completely selfless for us. Her only personal outlet is singing, and today she got signed on as the lead singer in a cover band in Austin, TX!

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#77 I Solo Travelled To My Dream Destination, New Guinea. Here Are Some Pictures

Flying flying flying till the last airport. A ferry ride to a small island. Then local boat to a smaller island. Then another boat to another smaller further island. Keep going till run out of money for gas.

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#78 “I Told My Mom It Was Her Fault For Taking Such A Stupid Looking Photo Of Me And She Said That Was My Attempt At Smiling”

Then: me, age 7, at the Field Museum when I first decided to be a paleontologist.
Now: me, age 23, a visiting researcher in the paleo collections at the Field Museum studying dinosaurs.

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#79 Been Dreaming Of This Moment Since Belle And Snow White Showed Me How It’s Done

I went for a sunset hike in the North Cascades and had just made it to the summit. As I was admiring the views, drinking some high quality H2O and snapping pics, I noticed the grey jays nearby. It’s not uncommon for other hikers to feed these guys so I’m sure they thought I’d have some food to share. I didn’t bring any sort of food but I wanted to see if they’d come to me regardless. I stuck out my finger and asked if they’d join me in a selfie. A few of them happily obliged.

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#80 My Dad Has Been Really Busy With Work In The Last 35 Years. He Worked In A Company For 25 Years And Was Never Really Happy

He has never had time to follow his passion for painting. He told me his dream was to master watercolor painting. He sent me this yesterday.

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#81 Only 100 Dollars And A Childhood Dream Come True

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#82 Mexican Visiting UK For The First Time. It’s Been A Dream Come True

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#83 My Lifelong Dream Is Coming True Folks. My Earliest Memories Are Watching Star Wars With My Mom On VHS. Since I First Heard About The 501st, I Was Obsessed

I wanted to join so bad, I just never thought I’d have the money or talent for a costume of my own. This is my Vader build as of now.

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#84 The Very First Pizza I Made At My New Pizzeria. This Has Been My Dream Since I Was 18, And I Finally Got The Chance To Make It Come True

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#85 Mind Blowing, A Dream Come True. However, If You Go And See This, Please Be Respectful And Don’t Leave As Soon As The Movie Finishes. It’s A Live Orchestra

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#86 A Lifelong Dream Came True Last Night. I Got To Play On Stage At Massey Hall To A Sold-Out Crowd

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#87 My Dreams Of Petting An Otter Came True Today

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#88 Ever Since I Was Five Years Old, I’ve Dreamed Of Going To Disney World And Meeting Cinderella. Dream Come True

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#89 Vintage Bedroom Of My Dreams

After being moved into this room for about 1.5 years, I finally feel like my room is ready to be shown off. I’ve been so inspired since being a mostly silent member in this community and seeing everyone’s unique rooms!

I’ve always struggled finding a personal style because I’m attracted to every style to some degree lol. But eventually, I discovered an absolute love for vintage items! I’ve been collecting for about 5 years now and I have many pieces I haven’t displayed yet as I’m still finding the perfect place for it, haha.

In the future, I’d love to add a DIY canopy above my bed to help cover the blank wall but haven’t found fabric I love at any of the thrifts and buying from a fabric store is expensive.

Many things I’ve gotten off of FB marketplace, estate sales, and thrift stores. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

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#90 Today I Achieved A Dream Of Mine To Have A Gallery All To Myself For My Photography Work

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#91 A Dream Come True

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#92 Today I Accomplished One Of My Lifelong Dreams. A Few Friends And I Opened Up Our Own Restaurant! And I’m Happy To Report The First Day Was A Huge Success

Tony is my buddy’s grandfather! He passed away a few years back, and we decided to name it after him because we know he’d be proud of what we’re doing!

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#93 Today, We Got To Fulfil Our Lifelong Dream Of Having A Booth At A Big Gaming Conference

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#94 I’ve Wanted A Tarantula For Over A Decade. Today My Dream Came True, Meet Gustavo

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#95 For My 50th Birthday, I Published My First Book. You’re Never Too Old To Reach Your Dreams

I’ve been writing since I was a little guy. Being emotionally abandoned gave me plenty of time to create my worlds. But I never ever thought about SELLING my stories until a few years ago. I was happy to create fun stories all on my own, just for me. I feel writing for oneself, even in a professional way, is the goal. Write the book YOU want to read, don’t worry about if someone else will like your story. Will YOU like the story? If yes, then guaranteed someone else could too.

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#96 I Know It’s Nerdy, But It Means The World To Me

Obsessed with theme parks my whole life, my dream of being a ride operator ended when I was confined to a wheelchair. Well, thanks to some amazing people and hard work, my dream came true as I am now a certified ride operator!

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#97 My First Day As A Full Time Cookie Decorator. Living The Dream

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#98 My 75-Year-Old Just Got His Dream Job Working Tcp Craig Ranch Golf Course As An Attendant. He Was So Proud Of His Uniform

Tournament Players Club (TPC) is a chain of public and private golf courses operated by the PGA Tour.

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#99 When Dreams Come True

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#100 Ladies And Gentleman, I Did It. I Finally Made My Dream Come True

I am from India and currently live and study in Italy. I obtained my first license on May 15, 2023. Because I was 19 at the time, I only received an A2 license, which means I could only ride motorcycles up to 48 HP.

My first motorcycle was cheap and reliable. However, I always dreamed of owning a Triumph Rocket 3, ever since I first saw one. Fast forward to May 27, 2025, when I obtained my full motorcycle license. On June 18, I bought my dream bike.

At 21, I finally own my dream bike. I have been working since I was 15, slowly saving up. Today I am thankful that I didn’t spend it on useless things.

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#101 Paid Out Some Of My Coins To Make A Dream Come True

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#102 Life-Long Dream Came True Yesterday. Garage Mini Ramp. I Made Some Mistakes And Would Like Some Coping Adjustments, But It’s Mine

Yes, I will be putting up railings and protecting natural gas + HVAC.

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#103 My Dream Came True

I went to the US for the first time ever this year, and this was an obligatory point in the itinerary. I’ve been obsessed with Monk since I was 12, to the point I can replay the episodes in my head before bed. It really is a jungle out there.

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#104 This Is My Dad In 1975, After He Came To The U.S. From India. His American Dream Came True – Started As A Waiter And Went On To Own Two Successful Restaurants

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#105 For Overseas Fans Like Me, This Is A Dream Came True

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#106 Dreams Do Come True. I Met Dr. Now In His Office Today. He Is So Nice And His Nurses Too. Definitely Worth A Visit If You’re Ever In Houston

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#107 I Work Virtually So I Hand Painted My Dream Hair

Since literally everyone told me not to, I worked on it for like four months. This is just the best outcome. I’ve had the bad ones too, but no sense in talking about those mess-ups.

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#108 Dream Come True. Beyond Blessed To Be A Homeowner At 22

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#109 A 14-Year Dream Came True, Finally Bought A Gaming Laptop With My Own Money

Some or other reason stopped me from buying a gaming laptop/PC all these years, financial or circumstantial. For so many years I thought someday, and today I was able to buy it all in one payment with my own money (for me it’s an achievement). Just wanted to share it with a community full of people who love gaming PCs/laptops.

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#110 We Have Been Wanting A Solid Wood Table & Chairs For Years And Today Our Dream Came True And It Was Free. What Do You Think?

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#111 Ferrari Did A Tour On My State (Kosovo) And It’s My First Time To See The Car Live. What An Amazing Day It Has Been For Me. My Dream Finally Came True

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#112 Bought My First House And Got To Fulfill A Lifelong Dream Of Being The “Full Sized” Candy House. Now If Only The Kids Would Show Up

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#113 My Kids Fulfilled A Lifelong Dream Of Mine And Bought Me Custom-Made Clown Shoes. My Life Is Complete

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#114 Finally Dream Come True. I Can Finally Say I Have My Own House

I got the keys on 14th February and gifted them to my mom as a Valentine’s gift. I saw the smile on my mom’s face when I presented her the key, and it was the most wonderful and wholesome moment of my life, which I had waited for for so long.

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#115 The Dream Came True! Attended The Witcher Concert Cosplaying As Ciri

It took me two months to complete this look, but it also brought me a true platinum trophy.

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