Day Fourteen: What do you want to be when you "grow up"...
Such a broad topic for me right now. I have been struggling recently with a profession although I know that God knows the Ultimate Plan.
From the time I was [probably] a freshman in high school until about 2 weeks ago, I had my mind set on xray technology. I wanted to specialize, but I wasn't sure about WHERE in the field I wanted to specialize.
As of recently, I've realized that the jobs in that area aren't as demanding as they used to be even a few years ago due to people going into it "excessively" because it IS in the medical field, and it IS a quick program.
That IS part of the reason I had decided to do it, and the other reason has to do with the impact the tech's have had on me in an x-ray room. They all seem to really enjoy their job! I remember the day I "decided" that was what I wanted to do. I came out from an xray, and I told my mom.. "I think I figured it out."
...Now, I have changed my path. I wouldn't say i've completely changed it, but it is definitely NOT xrays!
As
of
this
week
.......
I am changing my major to....
SPEECH PATHOLOGY.
I am so thrilled about figuring something out, but I also know that God can change my direction at any point in time.
Many people can't understand why Photography wouldn't be in my mind for a profession. I will say that it has crossed my mind, but I am learning (and have learned) that it isn't always the greatest idea to incorporate a hobby with a job. I mainly learned this through "art" and it sometimes causes me to be uninspired when I see a blank sheet of paper and a sharpie laying around.
I would NEVER want a job to interfere with my love for photography. It is my way of dealing with things sometimes. It calms me, and it takes my mind off of things. I only need that once or twice a week
-- not every single day.
Does that make sense? I just rambled this entire post. The thing is, I still want to be able to do my photography "on the side" I just don't want to make it a job setting. I have been offered so many opportunities in this field, and I look forward to what God has in store for me.
...sidenote: I feel like this was totally pointless, and I have left you more confused than before you clicked my link. Excuse me.
I don't think you rambled. You shared your heart by tapping the keys. I've never thought about keeping hobby away from job. But, you do have a point there. I always enjoy reading.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a scary thing to change your major, but good for you! I started college CONVINCED I was meant to be a nurse, and sophomore year I switched to English. Now I'm in grad school for my paralegal certificate. It will all work out how it's supposed to though!
ReplyDeleteI totally understood everything you wrote. You are wise beyond your years; I think keeping the hobby separate from career is an excellent idea. Good luck with your new major!
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