Saturday, March 31, 2007

Who am I?

Clearly, I am both a rockstar (but only to preschoolers) as well as a French superhero (ok, I speak French, but am, sadly, American). I am in the middle of a huge bout of self-rediscovery... and thought that starting a blog about it was the most obvious step; because who wants to just sit around, doing this on their own anymore? You can only spend so many nights watching re-runs of Grey's Anatomy or The Office before you start questioning your own job experience.

A year ago, I decided I wanted to become a librarian. I've always owned way too many books, and after working with kids for half of my life, it seemed like an obvious step. I worked my ass off studying for the GRE, pestered people relentlessly for recommendations, and applied to school. It seemed like the easiest thing of all... until I didn't get in. My first response was different than I expected though; more of a sadness about my future monetary situation by staying a teacher than an urgency to apply again- or apply somewhere else. Was being a librarian what I really wanted to do? Or was it just an easy way out?

So, now I'm continuing on the search for what I really want to do. It seems like I always have way too many choices and ideas; I blame this on being an Aquarius. I could... start a public access cooking show.... write a book.... really make some art.... travel... buy a house... keep teaching... go back to teaching in public school.... Right now, I have no idea. (well, after last week's review of next year's benefits, I'll be staying at my job for at least another 2 years... FREE TRIP TO FRANCE!!)

The good news? I keep cooking, and writing. This is nice for you, my devoted readers (I'm assuming there will be some, someday...) because you can read about my culinary foibles and triumphs, and make the same things at home if you like. I thought about starting up my college zine again, but this is much faster!(although maybe not as cool-looking, but I digress)

Enjoy!

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