What would you be doing if you weren’t doing what you are? We all settle into our daily routines and after while they become second nature. I know that I don’t usually stop to think about everyday life much of the time. I just do what I do and keep moving forward. Still in moments like when I took this photo, the world slows for a brief while and I wonder, do each of us have a calling and how do we know if we have reached out and taken what is supposed to be ours? When I am not behind a book, my goal is to photograph the world. I have never claimed to be very good at it, but I do like my camera and I have an awful lot of fun doing it. What do you like to do when you aren’t at your day job? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Oh gosh, I ask myself this all the time. I never have an answer.
I don’t really feel like I am that good at anything really but I guess I do enjoy doing my art scribbles. It would be neat for that be my full job.
Correction: we all enjoy your art “scribbles.”
I also like taking photos in my spare time… otherwise, I’m doing school. But if I could do anything, I’d travel the world. I’d go to England and visit all those literary places I long to see, I’d go to Madagascar, to visit my Christmas Chile friend… I’d go so many places. Maybe one day…
That is a brilliant goal. I think about that sometimes too. Particularly when I read the historical books.
I find my enjoyment in writing but I love photography and I greatly respect photographers for their contribution to art
Definitely agree. I love how individual photography is.
I’m actually in the process of turning what I love to do into my day job. I guess if I wasn’t doing that, I’d be reading under a tree when the weather is good.
I am looking forward to when you finally send me your book for review you know. I’m not HINTING or anything, just saying.
My bad. I started working on an email and saved it as a draft due to an emergency. I forgot to finish it and send. I’ll get right to it. How would I request an interview?
I like doing author interviews:)
Let us do away with the formality. I have read enough of your blog to know that I am not going to fall asleep reading your work. Plus, I love fantasy and at one point it was pretty close to the only thing I read. Send me the book in any kindle ready format, and as soon as I have had a chance to read it I will send you some interview questions (personalized to your book and yourself.)
Got it. I just sent the requested e-mail out, but I can send the kindle ready book. Just because I’m new to this and don’t own a Kindle, that’s the epub. format, right? I’m rather ashamed that I don’t know much about this.
Thanks.
I lucked out and study and teach children’s literature for a living, but if I wasn’t doing that I think I’d be working with animals! I worked at an animal shelter in college and loved it.
That’s what I did before I did this, animal control. It is a great profession.
Having more time on my hands at the moment, I’ve turned to spending more of my day writing – but, this doesn’t feed me!
But it could eventually
That is soooo easy.
I know this is pretty much what I am doing in my spare time – but it would be great to be paid to do it full time – get paid to read. If I could I would go to Uni and get a degree in english. I would become an editor, publisher or something of the like and read books for a living. Or maybe become an reviewer for a newspaper or magazine.
By the way – I just got approved to review for BTS on eMag. I am sooooo excited. It is still doing reviews for free BUT that is just the first step of many right???
I hear ya
*sigh* Horseback riding. I love horses, I love working at barns, I love riding and jumping.
If I could turn back time I wouldn’t have fallen off and broke my humerus and shattered my shoulder, leaving me unable to ride, needing surgery a year later, for probably the rest of my life due to risk of making it worse if something were to happen.
Oh! I’m sorry to hear about that, I would imagine it is really hard to be faced with having no choice but to give up something you love so much. Good wishes to you.
I really, really feel for you! I had a bad fall about 15 years ago, and the Dr. told me, “You can’t ever fall again!” So I gave up skiing!
I compromised by getting a Walking Horse and not cantering her. I only ride occasionally now (hey, I’m 58!) but I love having the horses here on our farm and being able to watch them daily and hang out with them. I’m so sorry about your bad fall. My heart goes out to you!
It’s so easy to stop “seeing” and let the beauty go by. I think it’s inevitable. Beautiful shot!
Thank you! It really is hard sometimes to see what is right in front of us.
I believe I AM doing what I’d be doing if I weren’t doing what I’m doing now. Huh? Let me explain. I am a teacher. I have twelve weeks of vacation a year. During my teaching weeks, I am behind-the-scenes excitedly planning my next adventure. Usually that adventure is Paris! I spent last summer and last winter break there. I thought to myself. Hmmm. Would I want to LIVE here? I concluded…no. I love my job, and I love this “double life” I lead. The big gaps of time allow me to write. I suppose, if I could be a full-time writer, I would. Okay. You got me. I’d write.
Perfect! I love how you slipped that in right at the end there
My day job is writer, but when I need a break; I work on my 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. I have her now street legal which meant a redo of brakes and the electrical system to allow lights, turn signal etc. I am doing it myself (which is the whole point). Thanks for asking and I will stop here since I could go on and on…- John
You can feel free to go on. I have a thing for restoring classic cars, particularly the early model muscle cars. I bet your Cruiser is a lot of fun to work on. What are You going to do with it when you are finished?
Love that picture, where is this beautiful place? I like reading, music and dream of traveling the world but am busy making money to do just that. *sigh* And I love photography too but frankly I’m not much good at it.
That was taken in Northern California, a few miles east of highway 101. Ah who has to be good at something just to do it? Look at American Idol:)
Wow, I must visit Northern California then. One more on my long list of places to travel. lol. Yeah, right!
I know what you mean. I keep adding to my places I must go list as well.
I’m dedicated to my day job, teaching, but I would love more time to write. I have to remind myself (and sometimes my fiancee has to remind me) that while I have very little free-time now, the work I put in today will pay off when it buys me a routine later that affords me plenty of time for personal pursuits. Great post, great question!
That’s a gorgeous photo! Don’t sell yourself short! Maybe some day someone else will be reviewing YOUR book of photography!
Thank you for getting me to think about this. Actually, I think I’d be doing exactly what I’m doing now–being a grandmother, mother and wife and living on a little farm! Here’s my other blog: http://zephyrhillfarm.blogspot.com/ This is my other self! And I’m sure I’d still be collecting & writing our family history stories, building a dollhouse, setting up a model train in the basement & scrapbooking for fun.
Thank you for reminding me just how blessed I am!
Oh you are so sweet! Thank you for the kind words. I just checked out your other blog. I want to come roam your property with my camera!!!! (Don’t worry I’m too far away to actually do it!)
I wouldn’t mind! We like to share!
I work at a country general store and post office. Our dream is to live on a self sustainable farm. I love all things food. We’re working towards it
I am another foodie for sure. I understand and appreciate your goal:)