Passion

For the past few weeks at work, I've had to attend a series of workshops on being an account manager in advertising. By the second session it was clear (like I needed a reminder) that my career path is not account management. The leader of the workshops mentioned that the first thing about being an account manager, is that you need to be passionate about advertising. Passionate about advertising...um, no - not even. I wanted to get up and walk out then. Later that night when I was home watching a documentary on television, a woman in the segment mentioned - you need to do what you know. She explained how it wasn't until she was 42 that she started following her dreams and passion for cooking, and now she's a successful restaurant owner and food network personality. And recently, in the middle of napping on Saturday, I awoke to a commercial with the words: Are you passionate about what you do? The letters, big and red, were spaced cross the screen, and seem to be screaming for my attention. I got it! I am writer. Writing is what I'm passionate about. Maybe, I did need the reminder(s). It's not a good feeling to spend most of the day doing something that doesn't bring joy to my life. One of the first entries in my blog was about the dread of returning to work on Monday. I don't want to live my life that way - it's cliche but life is what you make it. If this Sunday is about anything, it's about living my life as I see fit. The amalgamation of passion, experience, desire and following my dreams. Doing what I know - what a perfect idea.