Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Thanks, Toronto.


Since I've moved to Toronto, I feel a subtle change within me. I've been feeling the need to be me again. To do what I'm interested in. To meet people I want to be friends with. To do what I want to. To be who I think I am.

I feel more motivated here. I feel like...like I'm able to pursue the things I believe in. As you can probably guess, I'm really into blogging, writing and social media. I don't know what all this started happening, somewhere in college I think, but it stuck. And I happen to be pretty good at it. So when I decided that it would be my career path, I knew that there would be some judgement to push through, some stipulations to manage, some confusion, on society's part not mine. 

I know it's not really a conventional choice but it's becoming more and more prevalent in my career field. It all began with journalism. I left theater randomly one day and decided that journalism was my path. And I love it. I love finding facts, seeking truths and sharing them. But man it's a hard world out there! So slowly, I turned from journalism and to blogging, social media and the fun stuff. But as of late, I want to go back to journalism. I want back into that club.

Maybe it's the 4 episodes of The Newsroom that has spurred something deep down and I honestly don't care how I got this motivation, I just got it. I've spent so much time keeping quiet, not sharing my thoughts or feelings and being slightly shy when people ask me what I'm all about. I am about writing. I am about social media. I am about journalism. I am about life.

I think people see "social media" and think I enjoy playing Farmville on Facebook all day. Boy, are you wrong! It's the new frontier, my friend! Get on the boat!

On that note, I've decided that if I want this, if I really want this and if I believe in myself, I will make it happen. Today marks a new day, kids. I am taking my life into my own hands and making it into what I want it to be. I don't care if I'm not supported, I will get there. I am smart, I know what I'm doing and I need to stop cutting myself short.

That's all I have right now. I think I'm subconsciously taking a break from blogging right now. I've been spending a lot of time reading, both books and the news. I'm starting to feel empowered again. I'm starting to feel challenged again.

Thanks, Toronto.

5 comments:

  1. Good rant! Well...you are supported, by family , friends and the main man, I'm sure! You nailed when you said "I need to stop cutting myself short".....go for it, whatever "it" is, we have one (very short...once you get to my age) life, make the most of it!!

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  2. Wow! I am not sure I would call this a rant! It's inspiring. Way to go. I'm so happy you are pursuing your dreams. Happy TO inspired you :)

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  3. It's great to know that you are feeling so motivated and inspired. I'm sure you will be able to make it happen :)

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  4. Is great that you got a career out of it, you are great writting! go get them girl!Toronto was waiting fo you ;)

    lol @farmville & facebook

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  5. I used to read this blog called A Professor's Wife. She had the same dream and made it happen. Good luck!
    xo bhrett

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