It took me a very long time to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. There were times that I thought I had it figured out. In 2nd grade I wanted to be a Las Vegas Showgirl, this was during the time that I was taking Tap Dancing, which I loved. And my dad had taken the family to a show in Las Vegas and on the way home I told him that I wanted to do that. Shortly thereafter my Tap Dancing classes ended. In 7th grade I wanted to be an architect. It didn't take me very long to change my mind about that one. First, I couldn't draw a straight line and second, someone told me how much schooling it would require. And I really didn't like that idea. In 10th grade I wanted to be an Interior Designer. I loved going through model homes to see how they were decorated and would think to myself that I could do that. Not sure why I changed my mind on that one. When I entered college (the one and only semester I attended) I still hadn't chosen. Then I thought I had it. So I quit college and went to a travel school, my goal to become the General Manager of The Hotel del Coronado (one of my favorite places ever). But after I finished school and applied to The Del, and got my rejection letter, that dream ended. I landed purely by chance working for Western Airlines. I've been working for the Airlines on and off now for over 25 years. I've had enough. It was never what I wanted to do, but I had a child to support. Well that child is now grown and supports himself. It's time for me to pursue something I do want to do. Not just something I know how to do.
What do I want to do? I asked myself what do I love to do? Well, I love to read. No, I don't think there are any jobs out there that would pay me to read what I want to. (If any of you out there know if that does exist, please let me know). I know, I love doing Genealogy. Can I make a living at it? Maybe not completely
. What can I do to supplement an income from Genealogy clients? What else do I love to do? Well I love sewing and crafts. I asked myself would that work? Actually, I think it just might be enough to supplement any income I earn doing genealogy work.
That's it. I want to be a Professional Genealogist when I grow up. And to supplement my income I will sell my handmade crafts online. I've started a 5 year plan with these goals in mind. I can't tell you how excited I feel about working towards this goal. None of those other career choices when I was younger ever evoked such excitement.
ReVamp underway.
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