not this cute anymore!
I don't have any TV channels, which means I didn't follow Oprah's survivor-style competition with ten finalists who wanted their OWN on her network. It seems a bit odd that haven't been interested in watching it considering the fact that I auditioned myself (and made it all the way into Mark Burnett's production studio) last June.
Tonight after the kids went to bed, I watched the finale HERE. What I will say after watching is that I am still SO GLAD I tried out, even though it wasn't "successful" for me. I made priceless memories with my little sis and family in Los Angeles. And what I know-- without a doubt-- is that I could never have competed against these talented, successful individuals that were chosen for her show... the top two contestants would have blown me out of the water.
Do I still want my own show? sure. I would absolutely LOVE to travel around in an RV with my family and explore the country... I've thought about pitching the idea to other networks, but then I get busy cooking dinner or reading my kids or feeding the dog that I just haven't gotten around to it. Sometimes I wonder if it was just some random idea I acted upon in the summer 2010 or if someday that experience will be a stepping stone for something realistic.. and amazing!
Have any of you read The Alchemist? If so, what did you think? I was inspired by it, but found myself really annoyed that I can't put a finger on what my "dream" or Personal Legend is.. I don't think it's manifest itself yet...
About a month ago, my husband and I went listened to an incredible presentation by Dr. Shanon Brooks who talked about the difference between your OCCUPATION and your VOCATION. If you asked random strangers on the street the meaning of these two words, chances are you would get the same answer= a career or what you do for a living. The dictionary would define occupation as a job, but states that the word vocation comes from the Latin verb to call... and was referred firstly as the call of God. These two words are completely and totally different. The majority of people working have an occupation but is that job their vocation?
I think the educational system in this country is training students with skills to get jobs, but there is little passion behind what they choose to do for a living. I do not speak for everyone, but I believe a vast majority of adults are very unhappy in their careers. Are we trained to find a vocation? There is so much pressure to get good grades and high test scores... and it's sad that there isn't more emphasis on natural talents and abilities and PASSION. Some people aren't great test-takers, but that doesn't mean they won't make incredible employees & owners of businesses.
I might be getting a little carried away this evening with my thoughts, but that's what blogs are for, anyway. As a mother, I want to inspire my sons to grow up to be WHATEVER they want-- garbage men, artists, doctors, milk men... WHATEVER it may be.. as long as they are passionate about what they do and happy when they wake up in the morning. Being a mother is my vocation and I am proudly working hard in my occupation raising strong, determined young men, but I think my personal legend goes way beyond that-- where to? I am not sure yet... but I will go to bed tonight thinking about it...
Saturday, March 5, 2011
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Have you seen the movie Waiting for "Superman". You'll be so happy you homeschool your fantastic boys.
You should pitch your show to the travel channel. Im always wondering if we went to such and such a place, is there things there that would be interesting to my kids? We are headed to the redwoods over spring break and driving up the coast of Oregon and have scoured the Internet for fun, cool, interesting off the beaten path things to do and see with the kids. Your show would be awesome!
I agree that your show would be awesome-- I can totally see you riding around in your RV, all your sweet boys in tow. :-)
I love your thoughts on ocupation/vocation. I've never thought about the difference in meaning these two words have. Rick and I talk often though, about education, and what path a student should take. I think sometimes his family and even him feel that any degree in humanities, unless it's ground work for an advanced degree is a waste of time. I catch them saying things like "well why is he getting his degree in that, if it will never lead to a job", etc... It drives me nuts, because when I went to school I followed subjects that interested me the most and it led me down a natural path to literature. I loved school and felt that I learned a lot. I connected with my professors (I still keep in touch with them), and other students. I loved the work of it. I don't regret it for a moment. I suppose I'm not a man though, and never had to think too seriously about providing for a family though-- but I still think that if you follow the interests early on that are most stimulating and interesting to you, that it will naturally lead you down paths, and open doors for you that will make you happy.
Anyway...I'm going on for too long! Thanks again for your help this afternoon. Love you!
I encourage my girls to pursue their "vocation." I get to do what I love everyday and it makes for a very happy and interesting life.
I love the Alchemist, the first time I read it was in high school and the second time was in university. I have read it almost every year since then. I think our personal ledgends can change once we had completed one part of it. I love watching for God's good omens in my life
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