Upon making such a resolution, I immediately find myself in a moral dilemma. You see, I strongly believe in being informed, in knowing what is going on in the world (even though the information I'm receiving is seeped in pessimism), and in taking an active role in life. So, I decide to resume my news-listening and fact-reading. This time, though, I remind myself that there is wonder and beauty and joy in the world. Herein lies my new and improved resolution: find the joy.
Finding the joy occasionally requires me to escape from reality. Just today I was thinking about the "fantasy" lives I would like to lead. More specifically, my mind ran wild wondering what dream jobs I'd like to have. In reality, there are several reasons for not really wanting to pursue these jobs (and the fact that being a mother is my real dream job, so what else is there to aspire to?), but a part of me is intrigued by these occupations.
Here is a window into my fantasy world. Jobs I'd love to have (for a month or so, anyway):
- College professor
- Curator of the Louvre
- Concert cellist
- Forest ranger in Yosemite
- The person in charge of window displays at Anthropologie
- Tour guide at Hearst Castle
- Chef on the show "America's Test Kitchen"
- Ice cream taste tester
- Flower shop owner
- The guy who discovered King Tut's tomb (I realize this is specific and entirely impossible, but didn't I mention these were fantasy jobs?)
- Taking over Rick Steves' job when he retires
I highly recommend getting lost in fantasy every so often. It does wonders for hopes and happiness.
5 comments:
Hey Sarah, I feel your frustrations with the media, which is why we semi cut ourselves off. It drives us crazy and puts us in bad moods.
I would love to live in a different decade; maybe go back 30 years or so. Before everyone became money hungry and competitive.
Love the job choices too! I could definitely do the ice cream taste tester.
Seriously ... you have the most adorable little girl ever! Did Grandma Ann tell you she was my screen wallpaper for over a month until one of my grandchildren protested!! Someday when you come to AZ to visit Jeff and Megan maybe I will get to see her in person. Big "Hi" to John from "Aunt" Julie! xoxox
I loved your post--it made me smile. I definitely have to zone out every couple days due to media overload also. Your fantasy world is a good idea! My favorite job choice was the window display person at Anthropologie. What fun.
kathryn
Sarah--loved your posts and definitely on the same page with you as to the media, rarely able to trust anything you hear, and living in such uncertainty in today's world. However, you have a wonderful outlook on life and I am proud to have you as a daughter-in-law. I loved the dream jobs, especially after checking in detail the Anthropologie window with you--loved those folded old magazines with such an amazing display. I can see you doing that especially as well as the curator. I think I need to start a similar list but make one of them a true life job for me now. Loves to you, Johnny boy and darling Nora. Loved that time with you. Momma P
Sarah. How are you? I just saw your blog on Holly's and had to take a peek. I think you might possibly have the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen. And her name, I love it. I want a Nora, but that would be a little tricky with an Eleanore already. :) Glad to see all is well for you.
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