Ready for Change...

I just realized that by reading the title of my post, one might think that the entry is going to be about politics. After all, the democratic presidential candidate's campaign slogan is about change too. While I know that many of you would enjoy a political discussion or debate, I think that I am going to leave that area alone, for now at least. I will say this though...Whatever your beliefs are, I think we can all agree that this election period is revolutionary and one of the most exciting times in our nation's history! With that said, I think many us are ready for some type of change in our personal lives as well....change of season, change of pace, change of car, change of career etc...In my case, I am ready for a change of career and location! :D

I have decided that the time has come for me to get out of my comfort zone and embark on a new journey. I have spent two years trying to figure out my purpose in life, and I am now ready to start putting things into action. Right now, these "things" are still in the works, but I will keep you updated when everything begins to manifest. Many of those who know me know that I embrace and look forward to change. In fact, since I started college, I have moved once a year--to a new dorm, apartment, new city, and I am currently in the process of making my way to yet another place! lol Growing up, my mom often referred to me as, "the wandering Jew," mainly because I was always on the go and she couldn't keep track of my different routes. All kidding aside, I think that I have stayed true to my mobile self, but this time I am hoping to make more of a permanent change....well, maybe for a couple years. That's still longer than one year, right?

Now that I have spent so much time talking about it, I will elaborate a little on my plans. After working in the legal field for almost two years, and as an after school counselor at a private elementary school during the year, I have decided two things: 1)I do not want to become a lawyer, 2)While I enjoyed my time at the after school, being a guidance counselor does not seem to fit my values, interests or skills either. Since I have been able to eliminate two professions, I have also honed in on what I really want, which is to work in the communications/non-profit sector. As such, I have been looking into some graduate programs in Public Relations and ones that incorporate communications within the non-profit sector as well. I am in the midst of getting my applications completed and sent out, but I hope to be making a big move w/the handsome beau in September. While NYC is tops on my destination list, so far it looks like I may be headed to either Boston or Washington, D.C. I figure once I get my degree, I could always go to the Big Apple afterward, and hopefully have more money at that point to really be able to live like a rock star rather than a hermit! haha

Well, that's the latest on my current life plan to date. I am hoping that some other things happen during this time frame as well (ie. popping of a certain question...wink, wink). For now, though, I am very happy with my present choices, and I am looking forward to all the future changes that are in store! Only time will tell where I will end up....