Monday, December 7, 2009

32 years old with no idea what to do with my life

OK...so here I am.

Throwing myself into the big, wide open void of cyberspace to declare my complete lack of identity. I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing with my life.

I have studied my entire life (I have degrees in Zoology, Theology, Psychology and Education). I have started a whole bunch of businesses, most of which didn't last longer than 3 months. I have had a string of jobs in a little over 10 years, most of which never lasted more than a few months either. I have been a bookseller, seal trainer, reading therapist, counsellor, teacher, journalist, technical writer, secretary, tutor, learning guide specialist, copywriter and most recently: freelance writer.
So finally I can say I work for myself...but you know what? I'm still having no fun. Don't get me wrong - I am not complaining. Sure, most months I can't even pay my bills, but it sure beats working for a boss.
Thing is...I am still not happy. I don't feel like I am making a difference. I don't wake up excited every morning. I don't feel that "buzz". I am just writing brochures and website copy and the occasional article. I feel bored. I want to do something WOW with my life. I want to feel like what I do has meaning.

I am on the epic search (which I have been on since I was 4) to discover my purpose. I don't care what it takes. I will share my journey on this blog, because if I don't keep myself accountable by some means, I will simply give up again.

I have called myself the Dolphin Girl because that is the only thing (besides my writing) which has been constant in my life. I have always been passionate about dolphins (which is why I studied Zoology). I would hate to be a trainer (please don't even get me started on the cruelty of dolphins in captivity) and I am really just not good at research. But last year I went swimming with wild dolphins in Mozambique and I just found pure PEACE. I am a dolphin girl because when I am with them I simply stop searching.

But, when I get back to the real world and need to earn a living, I start searching again. Searching for the career and calling that will fulfill me. This is my journey.

I am sure I will meet you somewhere along the way.

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