So lately I have been considering all options for a career path that would challenge my mind AND evoke some sort of passion. Here are some recent considerations:
- Shamu's trainer (not seriously, but sounds fun! It was quickly halted when I realized I would need to live in San Diego and first obtain a marine biology degree)
- Personal Trainer
- Nutrition Consultant for families who want to eat better
- Personal Chef
- Cooking Class Instructor
- The Next Food Network Star- (Seriously would be awesome but I don't have the balls to even apply)
- Personal Finance Coach
- Stay at home mom (yes, I went THERE! That's when anyone who knows me should be concerned!)
- Getting really good at piano and playing in someone's band! (mind you I have not played since age 9)
Really I think all of these jobs have some common elements but nothing works for me 100%.
I was having dinner with a friend the other day and she was talking me in to starting a cooking school. She was really getting into the details and being a great cheerleader. Although I appreciated her support, I was hesitant because I knew it was not the perfect fit. I can say with 110% confidence that I am not hesitant because I am scared of failing. I am always up for the challenge and love scaring myself. I once quit real estate to teach high school German, with about 3 weeks to plan lessons. I worked for a week before I even knew how much I would be making. I guess I am just looking for the right thing (and believe me when I say I am picky). I want it to hit me upside the head and get me so excited that I can't even think of anything else. Perhaps it's a bit unrealistic of an expectation. Will I ever be that excited about a job? Also I realize that expecting it to just fall in my lap is a little silly too, considering that I don't believe in love at first sight either. I am getting married in a month to the most amazing person, and I did not know on day one that we would get married. It took years of building our relationship. In fact I don't have faith in people's relationships when they say they "just knew from day one." Perhaps I shouldn't with a job either?! Maybe I just need a really cool hobby?
For right now I will believe that it is different with a job. Right now I am hoping that the coolest job ever will just appear, billboard sized on my bedroom wall.
So Universe, there is my request!!
