Careers

Have you ever thought about what you wanted to be when you grow up? That's the first thing many kids ask another kid when they meet them. But have you ever really, really think about it? Like doing it for life? It's rather scary to me when I think about it.

See, I don't know for certain what I want to be when I grow up, and in three years, I'll be going to college. It bothers me every so often that I don't have a definite career choice, though I also remind myself I don't have to sweat it. I want to be so many things that I'm not sure anymore, though I am definite about one thing: I'll be a teacher. I'm just not sure about all the other things that interest me.

So, here's the list of all the things that I would really like to be.

• A Loyal Follower of God. Foremost on my list; something that I'll never give up.
• Loyal Housewife and Mother. This is very important to me, and I don't want to neglect it.
• Veterinarian. Just think of being able to help animals all day!
• Horse Trainer. To be able to train horses for a living? What a dream come true!
• Baker. Always making the best crumpets and pastries!
• Pediatrician. Helping little kids feel better would make me feel good too.
• Marine Biologist. Studying the untouched frontier, the mysterious depths of the ocean...
• Whale and Dolphin Trainer. Being around these beautiful animals would be a wonderful experience for me.
• Naturalist. Studying plants and animals, helping preserve their environments, standing up for them.
• Artist. Sketching and drawing; some of the things I like best!
• Freelance Writer. Writing as I wish. Writing for every time I feel like it, and getting paid for it, too!
• Author. Sigh. My stories do not wish to dwell on my paper, so this dream is for whenever they wish to come out.

I could go on and on and on. There are so many things I want to be, and life is so short. Pray for me, though; God Willing, I will be able to be all these things!