My Dream Job

We've all heard the question:
If you won the lottery (or had millions of dollars or whatever) and did not have to work, what would you do? After you give your answer you are told, "then that's what you need to do." The problem with that is your dreams can be off. Perhaps you think you'd like to travel for a living. Well, let's see, how do we turn that into a career? Travel writer? Maybe you don't have writing skills. Perhaps you think you want to be on Broadway. Good luck with that. Less than 2% of professional union actors make a living as an actor. Of course, if your dream is to be a nurse, you probably will achieve your goal.

I had to be shown where I would truly find my fullfillment. If it were left up to me I would have chosen a completely self indulgent career. But through a series of unforseen events I find myself filling positions I never would have sought on my own. I had no desire to become a housekeeper, nanny, cook, chauffer or especially a teacher. I still wouldn't want to do any of these jobs for someone else. But add love to the equation and I am passionate about all of those roles.

No, it's not glamorous, yes it can be tedious, and when, oh when do I get a holiday?? Being a stay at home mother is all about attitude. I know women that do it very well but don't neccessarily want to do it. That makes for one unhappy Momma. And while I may not want to do it all day every day, most of the time I am doing exactly what I would be doing if I were a millionare. That feels pretty good. In fact, other than more vacations, I can't think of one thing that would change if we had more money.

Being content is priceless.