I have now been working at the nonprofit for a month, and it has been two weeks since my last post. I'm still not entirely loving what I am doing, but it's not so bad anymore. More of the event planning duties have started to crop up, which is nice. I like planning events and making sure all the supplies arrive, and coordinating everything. It seems as though it is still the fundraising that I'm not liking so much. I still don't know if I'm just being difficult or if I was truly wrong about what I wanted to do, or if I'm simply fickle. I don't like being this way either. All throughout school, there was never one thing that I thought "Oh, this is it! This is what I want to do for the rest of my life." So I found things that would keep me busy and that I wouldn't mind doing. I guess that's why they call it work, but I don't like it.
All of this job stuff has caused me to have more and more hope in my book. That project initially started as just that, a project. I made a list of things that I wanted to do or try at least once in my life. Most of the things required money, so I started on the one that didn't cost that much, writing a book. The story is magical, in my opinion, and while I don't know what other people would think of it, I like it. The characters are fun, there are interesting twists throughout, and it's just enjoyable to write it. I'm nearing the end of writing it, and initially, I wasn't going to try to publish it. But if I continue to feel this uncertain about careers, then I might just give becoming a professional writer a try. Who knows, maybe I'm the next JK Rowling?
Other options right now: I'm still looking into becoming a behavioral therapist. Right now, if I don't stay in fundraising, it is probably the easiest alternative. I won't have to pay for school to do it, but it won't pay as high and I'll probably be a contract employee wherever I find a job. In addition, I just recently discovered how much Occupational Therapists make (which is tons) and that made me consider that route. OTs have to go through additional schooling, so I'd have to pay for that, but I'm not sure if I want to invest in that, nor how easy it would be for me. I haven't attended a science class since my freshman year of college (at least 4 years ago). And then there's my acting career... ha.
I did audition for Glee when they had the open casting call, but acting is not something I'm going to pursue on a big, money making level. If Glee casting directors liked my video and want to hire me, then heck yes I'll pursue it. But if not, I'll stick with community theater, which I haven't done in forever.
Either way, the one thing that is certain is that my book is close to the end, then I'll revise it as much as I can. Then, after my brief foray into the world of publishing/marketing, I know people who I can send a manuscript to. I can probably get it published somewhere, but on a large scale is another question entirely. If all else fails, I can be a behavioral interventionist, which, while it won't pay a great deal more than I'm getting now, it will be so extremely rewarding. Right now though, I wish I lived closer to work so that I didn't spend so much time in the car and could spend more time with my family and the puppy. I might not feel so burnt out then.
Let's end with something funny: Mel Brooks. This man is a comedic genius. I know he is getting up there in age, but he can still make me laugh. Lately, I've been listening to the Bob and Tom show in the morning, and most days, they refer to Young Frankenstein or Frau Blucker in some way, and I love it. Here's one of my favorite quotes: "Hilda, where are you going? Argentina is that way!"
I need a movie marathon weekend that includes nothing but Mel Brooks. One of my biggest dreams is that if I ever became an actress, I would work with him on a movie. (a similar dream would be to do one with Tim Burton). If you know nothing of Mel Brooks films, start with one of his more well known films: Young Frankensteing, Blazing Saddles or Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
Love,
Princess Booka
All of this job stuff has caused me to have more and more hope in my book. That project initially started as just that, a project. I made a list of things that I wanted to do or try at least once in my life. Most of the things required money, so I started on the one that didn't cost that much, writing a book. The story is magical, in my opinion, and while I don't know what other people would think of it, I like it. The characters are fun, there are interesting twists throughout, and it's just enjoyable to write it. I'm nearing the end of writing it, and initially, I wasn't going to try to publish it. But if I continue to feel this uncertain about careers, then I might just give becoming a professional writer a try. Who knows, maybe I'm the next JK Rowling?
Other options right now: I'm still looking into becoming a behavioral therapist. Right now, if I don't stay in fundraising, it is probably the easiest alternative. I won't have to pay for school to do it, but it won't pay as high and I'll probably be a contract employee wherever I find a job. In addition, I just recently discovered how much Occupational Therapists make (which is tons) and that made me consider that route. OTs have to go through additional schooling, so I'd have to pay for that, but I'm not sure if I want to invest in that, nor how easy it would be for me. I haven't attended a science class since my freshman year of college (at least 4 years ago). And then there's my acting career... ha.
I did audition for Glee when they had the open casting call, but acting is not something I'm going to pursue on a big, money making level. If Glee casting directors liked my video and want to hire me, then heck yes I'll pursue it. But if not, I'll stick with community theater, which I haven't done in forever.
Either way, the one thing that is certain is that my book is close to the end, then I'll revise it as much as I can. Then, after my brief foray into the world of publishing/marketing, I know people who I can send a manuscript to. I can probably get it published somewhere, but on a large scale is another question entirely. If all else fails, I can be a behavioral interventionist, which, while it won't pay a great deal more than I'm getting now, it will be so extremely rewarding. Right now though, I wish I lived closer to work so that I didn't spend so much time in the car and could spend more time with my family and the puppy. I might not feel so burnt out then.
Let's end with something funny: Mel Brooks. This man is a comedic genius. I know he is getting up there in age, but he can still make me laugh. Lately, I've been listening to the Bob and Tom show in the morning, and most days, they refer to Young Frankenstein or Frau Blucker in some way, and I love it. Here's one of my favorite quotes: "Hilda, where are you going? Argentina is that way!"
I need a movie marathon weekend that includes nothing but Mel Brooks. One of my biggest dreams is that if I ever became an actress, I would work with him on a movie. (a similar dream would be to do one with Tim Burton). If you know nothing of Mel Brooks films, start with one of his more well known films: Young Frankensteing, Blazing Saddles or Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
Love,
Princess Booka