Am I a dreamer?

Where does my true passion lie? I really love and am fascinated by forensic psychology. The warped human mind it amazing. But, it that a realist dream? Do I really want to, or have the time to, spend years in school and probably still never have my ideal job as a criminal profiler? Probably not, but in the opposite area I have a great talent for baking. It is my release and it also makes other people happy. I’m not sure at what point baking for a living would cause me to lose the joy in it, but I have a hard time picturing that happening, at least from where I am today.

My husband and I have often talked about starting a catering company when he retires from the technology field. He’s a great chef, and well, people love my baking. I’m currently working on my business management degree and finishing up my accounting certificate. My hope is that when the time comes I will be able to be a benefit on multiple sides of the business.

Randy Pausch was a great dreamer, and he was able to accomplish many of his dreams because he didn’t give up. He didn’t let a little failure or set back get in his way. It is through dreaming that we find the desire and fire to continue with the mundane. When we have something to look forward to, and work towards the concept of the rewards keeps pulling us forward.

It’s great to have dreams, but it is also important to realize that not all are the right ones. I am fine with the realization that I’ll probably never be a profiler for the FBI. At least I still have options to make the world a better place, even if it is through the stomach.

A new season...

A new school year has begun. I find myself nervous about getting back into the swing of things. After two semesters off and a new part time job, I wonder if I can find a balance quickly. As of now, I still don't have a burning desire to run out and start up a new company. However, I do know that my husband and I have often talked about starting a catering company when he retires from the tech industry in 20 or so years. This week I read about how you have to find something that you are passionate about, and are willing to put in the tens of thousands of hours to perfect it. If you don't absolutely love it now, after all that time, you really won't love it. I love sports, but I think playing basketball for a living would take my joy out of it. Then there is baking. It gives me release from whatever pent up frustrations I have. I could do it all day, and maybe be a more zen person. Who knows?
One thing that struck me today as I sat down to write this is the importance of immediately writing down something when it jumps out in your mind. As I read Elder Bednar's talk this week there was a quote that jumped out at me and I remember thinking, I should right that down. I didn't listen, and now I can't remember what it was even about. I will do better on that.
I am looking forward to this class, and I hope to find that spark within.