I’ve recently (read: this past Monday) started meeting with a group of girls I have a vocal instruction course with. We have class every Monday and Wednesday and plan to meet for lunch afterwards. Today, one of the girls couldn’t make it because she was headed to a career expo on campus. When I asked the other girls whether or not they were going, Madison, a Visual & Performing Arts student, said she didn’t have any “marketable skills”. I couldn’t have said it better myself. It occurred to me that I might very well be doomed, because I too am lacking in “marketable skills”.
I asked myself, what can I do? The answer: write, sing, deliver speeches, debate, handle small-scale “publicity”, and make a pretty good first impression; In short, I can communicate. However, because I am not particularly gifted in one of these areas, only “decent”, I stand little chance against competitors. This fact combined with my inability to finish what I start (in terms of creative process), such as song lyrics, novels, and blogs, are holding me back.
I discussed with the girls how I have all these big dreams, but so little chance of achieving them in our crazy competitive society and generation. My ultimate dream (like all plans in my life) is like a workbook with a basic outline waiting for me to fill in the blanks. My outline: achieve the ability to make far-reaching positive influence. Possible fill-ins for the blank (read: the “how to”) include writing, singing, and speaking.
My three dream jobs:
1. First Lady (yes, this was inspired by Michelle Obama)
2. Talk show host (yes, I’d like to imagine I’d be able to fill Oprah’s shoes)
3. Singer-song writer (the list for those who have influenced me here, is endless)
Ø Check out my FB Profile for an idea of who is on it
None of these careers are the type that you can just step into with hard work, a solid GPA, and a handful of degrees. As I thought about this, I had a small epiphany: I will have to launch myself. It’s time for me to amp up my creativity, initiative, and my voice. Here and now, as I finding out and becoming who I am I have to share the process with others as well.
This blog (attempt # 5 and the culmination of all the previous ones) is my starting point.
P.S. If you liked the song, check out this artist: