What do I want to be when I grow up?

It's kinda sad, but because of my job, I dread the start of school like any other lunchbox-toting 4th grader. The impending doom, the paperwork, the unknowns: "Which little rugrat is going to get kicked out of the program first?" Well, it's not really that bad...But the preparation and then the actual implementation of a school-based program that employs about 20 people and serves 85+ students is a lot of work. In general, I enjoy my job and the schedule is great, but I'm thinking that I want to do something else.

When baby #2 comes, not yet- don't get ahead of yourself- I think I'd like to take some time off. Whether that is 6 months or 6 years, I don't know yet. But after that, what could I do? I've never been one of those people who always knew they wanted to be a pharmacist, or lawyer or (fill in occupation). I just don't care about anything that much.

I'd basically be doing it because I liked it and for the pocket money. Did I tell you my husband is a tightwad? Anyway...At one point I thought about those "sell you stuff" parties, or at least that's what I call them. You know: Southern Living at Home, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, etc. It would be fun going to people's house and having little parties and getting all that crap for free, but then again, I would have to actually SELL stuff and try to talk people into it and that's not really me. Plus, I am not a real self-starter.

I have considered getting certified as a fitness instructor. I love to dance and I really like Zumba, so that would be fun. The initial certification would be a little pricey, but I think I could definitely find part-time work around here. Therefore I'd never have an excuse not to work out! But then it PAINS me to try and watch completely uncoordinated people try to dance, so I might not be able to take all that. You know what I mean. You saw, "Can't Buy Me Love."

I also like photography. Not the kind where lovely families pose in their matching khakis on the beach. No, I'd rather take pictures of places or stuff, like gorgeous Charleston or a perfect blossom. Maybe I could get a few local stores to carry some of my work. I plan to use some of my pics in the new house. I've been meaning to do this, but just never have. You like all the pics I share, right?

I've always been pretty crafty and been kinda creative. In high school, I had my mom make a skirt out of out neckties. OK, yeah, she made the skirt but it was my idea. I am no stranger to decoupage, scrapbooking, sponge-painting, or Vacation Bible School crafts. I'd love to make one-of-a-kind stuff. But then I'd have to actually sell my precious creations, so I don't know if I could do that or not. I made a really pretty quilt square one time for a charity auction and I really hated to give it away. It was MINE, dammit! I took a pic of it, at least:Anyhoo- I'm not planning on making any life changing decisions right now. Just thought I would ramble a bit since my program starts in 6 days. And I hear little Carlos is a shit...