Continuing

I'm thinking about the perfect job for me. Among many other things. Like whether to continue this blog...

Have you ever sat down to think about it for yourself? Perhaps you already have it so you need not consider additional options.

Here is a list of things I have been recommended for over the years.....

1) Nurse
2) Teacher
3) Secretary
4) Baker
5) School Counselor
6) Writer

Here is what I do to acquire cash - pharmacy technician. For a quadrillion stressful hours per week.

If you look closely you will see that none of the suggestions match my actual position.

Now. I often wonder if it is wise to try to make money at something you enjoy. Does it take the joy right out of it?

I love writing. Would I love it less if I were forced to do it every day versus when the mood strikes?

I enjoy kids. At a limit. I can't discipline the children of others. This greatly reduces my enjoyment of hanging out with them. Honestly, folks, there's a lot of bratty kids out there. Word.

I didn't get in to nursing school. #failure

That leaves secretary and baker on my list. I think I could do either quite well. I worked in a bakery before. As the clean up crew. Might I say here bless all the baker's because y'all are a hot MESS. What a disaster. Every single day. I guess speed trumps cleanliness-as-you-go. America needs them there muffins. Stat.

As much as I am encouraged to write. Professionally. I think it should remain a passionate hobby. It is a way for me to break free from the constraints of the daily grind. When I'm writing, I am all alone in the world. It's just me. My pen. My thoughts. And what follows is music and lyrics. You need both music and lyrics to express the soul and that stirring combination is what it feels like when I write. Forcing such a gift is like opening the Christmas present early.

I'm definitely interested in seeking alternate career paths. I'm definitely interested in the release of the overwhelming amount of stress.

For at least the short present it will come in the form of writing as a hobby only and friendships.

Let's share a cup of tea then, friend, and I have decided to continue writing this blog...