I've been thinking and thinking and thinking about what I want to do next with my life, but no epiphany. I don't really know how to go about deciding what to do next. I am left wondering how other people decide, when they have a number of options, which one they should choose. It strikes me that it is much easier to go out and look for a new job when you know the "what"--ie, what it is you will be doing. In thinking about all of my friends who have left my office, they all pretty much did the same thing, and took the same kind of position, when they left. It seems like it was a "no brainer" for them--the next step is "X".
But for me, the next step is not going to be "X". Probably. I can't say that the perfect position in "X" doesn't exist, and if it did, I might consider it. But, that probably won't be what I do next. And I have absolutely no idea how to figure out what my "Y" or "Z" options might be. What do I want to do? What am I good at? And how do those things translate into an actual job where people will pay me money and give me health insurance and let me take a maternity leave? Ugh. This is really hard.
In other news, I have bought almost everything that we need for the trip. I still need a new digital camera, though. I want something relatively inexpensive (in case it gets eaten by a crocodile), and small. It would be nice if it was waterproof, but my biggest concern is getting good pic's. I'm still deciding, so if you have assvice, I'm all ears.
As far as my trip to-do list goes, we have our shots. I've made arrangements for the furkids. I've done most of the research necessary to figure out where, generally, we are going, and what we'll likely do. I have made reservations for the beginning and end of the trip, in the proximity of the airport. Terrific T. received his new passport. (We had a little last-minute passport panic, when we realized his had expired. . .thankfully, you can pay a whopping fee and get the new one expedited). So. . .we're almost ready to go! I can't believe it's here.
And thank you to everyone who said I wouldn't die. I really appreciate that. Because frankly, the naysayers were really starting to get on my nerves.
2 comments:
Seriously, what is up with the no epiphany thing? I really wish I just *knew* what to do. Here's hoping you figure out what's right for you. And that it is as awesome as you are.
Hey - just knowing that your next step isn't "X" is a start! But if you do see the epiphany fairy, please send her my way. Can I just say I am so stinking curious about what your profession is?!?!
When Hubby & I went to Italy I bought a Canon powershot. It is slim, easy to use and takes great pictures. I am kind of a freak about keeping everything I buy 'nice' (all of my Christmas ornaments get stored in their original packaging if that tells you anything). When we were in Italy we backpacked were incredibly limited on what we could take with us so even the camera case got axed. Hubby carried it in his pocket most of the time (and most of the time since) and it has been very durable. It is my first Canon and I have really liked it.
Have fun!!
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