I always was and ever will be a Daydreamer~<br /> <br /> When I was elementary school I was a daydreamer-maybe to get away from unpleasant thoughts or situations.<br /> <br /> When I was a teenager I remember riding on a bus daydreaming-always day dreaming about what my life would be like when I was older with a job and with more confidence.<br /> <br /> I believe this poem I wrote says it all~<br /> <br /> Daydreams<br /> <br /> I've been known to daydream from time to time<br /> Drift off with a long away look, so entwined<br /> <br /> They're a good way to break up a boring day<br /> If you can't capture my attention, I'm on my way<br /> <br /> I daydream a lot about Newfoundland and growing up there<br /> About spending time with my friends without a care<br /> <br /> I even daydream about the future as well<br /> I envision everything but I dare not dwell<br /> <br /> If I daydream it, it will happen I assure<br /> Usually completing all my tasks plus even more<br /> <br /> I used to be teased for my daydreaming as a kid<br /> Had to give my full concentration, and it, I hid<br /> <br /> I welcome daydreaming now instead<br /> Daydreams are a wonderful way to plan ahead~<br /> <br /> &quot;You know I'm a dreamer-Home sweet home&quot; M&Atilde;&para;tley Cr&Atilde;&frac14;e<br /> <br /> So please don't discourage a child when they daydream, for they are planning their futures and how their lives might be better for them one day. Sometimes it can help them get through a tough day or really bad situations.<br /> <br /> In researching 'Why do we daydream?' I found this information on the 'ABC Health &amp; Wellbeing' site.<br /> <br /> 'Why do we daydream?'<br /> <br /> &quot;Just about every thought that people have is related directly or indirectly to one of their goals,&quot; says Professor Eric Klinger from the University of Minnesota, who has been researching daydreaming and mind wandering since the 1970s.<br /> <br /> This process can help prepare us for that future, whether it be in a few minutes time, or further down the track. &quot;It's a rehearsal mechanism,&quot; says Klinger. &quot;It's spontaneous, it's not a deliberate rehearsal, but it plays a role of priming us.&quot;<br /> <br /> That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!<br /> <br /> Take care (&amp; don't quit your day dream) and all the best~Celeste<br /> <br /> www.talesfromaway.com   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey