Five years ago, I asked myself the same question. In May 2004, I was floundering between two guys I could not make a life with, trying to find my passion and had applied to graduate programs in library science. To say I was clueless would be an understatement.
I was uncertain of the future and my destination. The only things I was certain of was 1. the graduate program I would enter and 2. I needed to leave New Mexico. Looking back it seems foolish and unplanned but I came out with no regrets.
In September 2003, I visited the public library and checked out the book "What Should I Do with my Life?" It sounds like one of those corny self-help books that is supposed to get your life together in 12 easy chapters, but it's not. Instead, it is more a book about the journey taken before finding the perfect job or the job you love.
The author traveled across the country interviewing people about how they found the perfect job. It has been a long time since I read the book. I have been wanting to read it again for a much needed boost of confidence and gratitude. What I can remember about the book are the stories of people who drifted from one job to the next and finally "by fate" ended up in the job they love.
Being unemployed and job searching has its ups and downs. I try to hold onto the ups and let the downs drift away. The downs are more monetary than anything else. The ups are priceless. Just to list a few: sleeping in, not living by the clock, not living for the weekend, you make your own schedule, time to read, write and watch tv, time to try out that recipe, dressing down or staying in your pajamas if you wish, loads of time wasted on the internet. I am enjoying my time off.
I am not in the same exact place I was five years ago. I have a boyfriend I am making a life with, I know my passions need some polishing, and I am definitely applying for another graduate program. I cannot know my fate but I can point myself in the right direction.
There's nothing you can know that can't be known
Nothing you can see that isn't shown
No where you can be, that isn't where you're meant to be
It's easy
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
I was uncertain of the future and my destination. The only things I was certain of was 1. the graduate program I would enter and 2. I needed to leave New Mexico. Looking back it seems foolish and unplanned but I came out with no regrets.
In September 2003, I visited the public library and checked out the book "What Should I Do with my Life?" It sounds like one of those corny self-help books that is supposed to get your life together in 12 easy chapters, but it's not. Instead, it is more a book about the journey taken before finding the perfect job or the job you love.
The author traveled across the country interviewing people about how they found the perfect job. It has been a long time since I read the book. I have been wanting to read it again for a much needed boost of confidence and gratitude. What I can remember about the book are the stories of people who drifted from one job to the next and finally "by fate" ended up in the job they love.
Being unemployed and job searching has its ups and downs. I try to hold onto the ups and let the downs drift away. The downs are more monetary than anything else. The ups are priceless. Just to list a few: sleeping in, not living by the clock, not living for the weekend, you make your own schedule, time to read, write and watch tv, time to try out that recipe, dressing down or staying in your pajamas if you wish, loads of time wasted on the internet. I am enjoying my time off.
I am not in the same exact place I was five years ago. I have a boyfriend I am making a life with, I know my passions need some polishing, and I am definitely applying for another graduate program. I cannot know my fate but I can point myself in the right direction.
There's nothing you can know that can't be known
Nothing you can see that isn't shown
No where you can be, that isn't where you're meant to be
It's easy
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
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