Every time I think I've escaped my "what if" thoughts, they always come back. Most of the time they're about my future career prospects. This time is no exception . . .
Right now I'm set to start classes for the early childhood education/development program at college in January. However, I'm beginning to think that's really not what I want to do. It's not that I don't want to, though. I'd just much rather do OTHER things. I hope that makes sense . . . :P
The idea of a writing career has never went away. I think that just got put on hold for a while after having my dreams of MSA crushed and tossed on the ground. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I didn't need that place to tell me I was a good writer. I would love to pursue journalism, but I really don't think something as small as a newspaper in Columbia would sate my taste for that career path. If I did choose to do that I would almost definitely have to move somewhere like New York or California, and the more I think about it I'm not sure I'd want to move that far away from home. As far as writing goes though, there's other things I could do with it. I've written my share of short stories and even accomplished one novel on my own. So I know that isn't out of my reach. The only problem with that would be finding a publisher, and that really wouldn't be too tough.
I'd also really like to be a tattoo artist. After an awesome Christmas (and thanks to my wonderful mother) I now have my own tattoo machine. With a lot of practice I could get a lot better. I'm already an artist, I just need practice and experience as a tattoo artist. Of course at first I could only practice on fruit peels and practice skin, but maybe after college I could get someone to apprentice me and then I'd be certified to get a tattoo license. The ultimate goal would be to open up my own shop which would both be a gamble and expensive, but it would probably be worth it in the end. I'd definitely have to move or open a shop somewhere other than Columbia, but that would be better than having to move completely out of state.
So those are my options. Well, at least the ones I'm considering. Maybe it's time to take a gamble and do something that's not included in my "plan." I've never been one to operate inside of the box anyhow. ;]
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Lol. If you're hoooked up with me on my Facebook then shoot me a message if you have any advice/input to give. But if it's anything negative, please don't tell me. I'm trying to do this new thing where I mostly look at the positive side of things. Constructive criticism or smart observations are different, but anything negative such as "oh, writing/tattooing/teaching is a HORRIBLE career field!" is not welcome or wanted. :P
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