What in The Heck in The World...

Ever sat back and wondered what the in the world (or in my sister's lingo, what in the heck in the world) comes next? I am currently in that place right now. It is a place of sheer terror and excitement. Some days I am hopeful and just know I am headed for big things, and then other days reality sets in and I think "Wow, this is going to take some work, am I even cut out for it?" Don't get me wrong, I am no stranger to work, and I like to get in and go at it pretty hard, but I am the type that needs well defined goals, with a clear path to get there. The trouble with that is, it is not the way life works. It's like Mrs. Frizzle on The Magic School Bus said (if anyone remembers that) "Take chances, Make mistakes, Get Messy!"

Well, while I am starting my first "career" here soon, I have this deep desire to have something of my own. The trouble is, I really love just about everything. I have worked a couple weddings that I thoroughly enjoyed and I could definitely see myself continuing. Due to my experience as a waitress and love for cooking and all things food, I have also pondered a restaurant. Over a "super mimosa" filled brunch with friends, I have actually mapped that one out. Side note: Super Mimosa = champagne, vodka, orange juice, and pom juice. So, what does one do with a head full of ideas?? Let me know when you find out. :)

My first step is to learn a bit of patience, not exactly a strength of mine. Somewhere in the back of my mind I have to hold the understanding that everything takes time. Nothing happens overnight, and Rome wasn't built in a day, that good stuff. My career will come first, because obviously it takes money to make money...and to live, so I need to invest myself in being successful, while really looking at what I enjoy and how I can make that work for me. And don't get me wrong, I am super excited to start work. I have ideas for that too, and really hope to break the mold in my position. My ultimate goal is to do something that really fulfills me. I want to wake up early (not a morning person) because I cannot wait to start my day, and because every new challenge brings me joy. My current goal now is to find my niche, and plan and organize until that clear path I need is available to me.

So that is what I will be working on in my spare time, and probably in the time that I do not have. Little personal goals, like health and fitness, fun classes, and reading. And then those major future goals will fill in the gaps,  exploring my ideas and mapping them out.

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." ~C.S. Lewis