Passion

Growing up I always told my mother I wanted to be an art teacher though at one point I know I mentioned marine biology. (I feel like we all had that phase!) When I was applying for college, at first I thought I wanted to be in hospitality, running hotels or planning events. I quickly realized that wasn’t for me. As soon as you graduate highschool and apply for college you’re expected to find a major that coincides with a career that you’re passionate about pursuing, but I wasn’t really passionate about anything. I majored in business, figuring it was broad enough I could find something to do with my degree, but even before graduating I knew I didn’t have real love for it.

(Why we’re expected to know what we wanted to do straight out of high school is beyond me because I’m not the same person I was back then, why do I have stick with a choice I made when I was 17 years old? That’s another topic for another day I suppose.)

What are you passionate about? I’ve asked myself that question hundreds of times and I’ve asked those around me. What I’ve come to realize, and maybe I’m late to the party, is you’re allowed to be passionate about things outside of your job. I’m not passionate about hard work, 40+ hour weeks and living pay check to pay check. In all actuality, I’m still the kid that wanted to be an art teacher. Lately, when I come home from being told what to do all day (something about authority just doesn’t sit right with me!), I’ve been coloring like I used to when I would visit my grandpa, or painting in the “Art Studio” with little sister. Journaling often, pages and pages at a time. (If you’re asking why those thoughts don’t transfer to this website please mind your business.)

What I’m passionate about is living life, and enjoying it. Being happy. New experiences. I recently took a bartending class, I failed the test…miserably, and though I don’t like to fail, I took it all in stride. For the first time in my life it feels like I’m not letting fear of failure deter me from trying new things. I’m planning to take a pottery class soon, which I’m super hyped about. I’m passionate about find new ways to express my creativity. I’m passionate about nature, finding ways to volunteer and learning how to garden, arrange flowers and talking long walks under the warm sun.

This year, I’m on the hunt for a passion. Every time I think to myself “I would love to try this,” I’m going to do what it takes to make it happen and see where it goes. That’s an exciting feeling for me!