Me and the kiddos SLC 2009
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
College, then what?!
I was watching a show this morning (one that I don't care to admit I was watching) and one of the characters said "I'm two years out of college, it's about time I figure out what I want to do with my life" (I know, must have been a riveting show, right?). Well, while I was in college, I never quite knew what I wanted to be. I had the hardest time picking a major. I finally declared "Health" as my major because those were the classes I seemed to like the most, but when I got deep into my major classes, I realized I didn't really want a career that my major was leading me to. Well, 2 months before I graduated from BYU I had my beautiful baby Jordan. I did graduate, but I have never had any type of career. I have spent the past 10 years being a mom. This past year that all my kids have been in school, I have thought a lot about who I am and what kind of career I could possibly have--after all I should still be in my 40s when they are all grown up. I still have NO IDEA. I know I was meant to be a mom....but, beyond that, I really don't have a clue and it's really starting to scare me. I just want to be passionate about something. I'm passionate about my kids and maybe that's all I can handle right now. I don't know, I guess all I can do is keep searching...
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What show was it? :) I think being a mom is pretty all-consuming. I'm sure in time you will find something meaningful to do career-wise, but it's probably hard to really focus on right now.
I have been thinking about this lately, too, and feeling somewhat pressured to make and sell cute things, have a small business on the side, or an amazing blog where I can make people laugh while showing them my crafting skills. But I have concluded that it is fine to"just be a mom" and be thankful my husband provides for us. I think all the added pressure to follow your dreams and passions these days is not healthy. Some people are going to be janitors, and that's ok. Just keep being wonderful you: an amazing wife, mother and friend. You'll know if there is a time or a job that is going to work for you
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