Is that a noose dressed like a necklace?

Apr 18, 2006 14:21


Type your cut contents here.

I think it would be okay if you got the chance and picked it up as you went along.

I think, right now, that is the only way I’m going to get a head start into things I want to do when I’m out of college. I don't know what I want to do for sure, but I know what I like to do and any little bit is a little bit closer. I know what I’m interested in. I like to create, help people who are actually in need, and analyze everything. I separate that from what I know I don’t like to do and make sure not to go down those paths. Or at least, try to go down the ones I think are best at the time.

What I mean is, I went to school for med-bio and even though I am interested in it, I knew it wasn’t what I wanted to do so I moved on. As another example, I started waiting because that is what I thought I would most enjoy at the time out of everything else other work places had to offer. Then I moved to Borders because I know I needed a change and I moved with the idea: that my job was better for my living life day to day. So, each step is a next step closer, even if it isn’t a big one. Things aren’t supposed to happen right away. You have to work at them.  I realize as more time goes on, the more I have to learn new strategies to get me where I want to be, say in five years. It’s really trial and error.

I'm constantly thinking about any fork I can take in the road that will lead me to actually doing something to better myself, not what other people have me do or what they want me to do. Whether it’s a big or small step. I’m always changing things to further progress myself. I know when something isn't right for me, so I change it. It’s always scary. But not after a while... I always get comfortable sooner than I think I always will.

You’ve got to start somewhere.

Start small and work your way up for whatever you are interested in the slightest. Anything is better than a rut you're in now. But when you change it, make it better. Don’t make it worse or equivalent because it will just end the same.

Research what kind of jobs are out there, anywhere in the world, anything that you're interested in. You'll probably find there is a lot more your degree has to offer than you think. Also, I wouldn't wait around for someone else to make themselves happy. There isn't any reason why you can't start making a better life. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to go back to school or spend lots of money that you don't have to make yourself happy.

Jesus I sound so corny I could write a self help book. How about no, though. I know I sound corny, but it really does make sense. I just hate seeing anyone “settle” just because it’s the easier thing to do. No one is happy that way. And isn’t that what we want? To be happy…
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