vocation.

spu loves to throw this word out and it's usually paired with the phrase "so what do you think you're going to do after you graduate?" or "how are you planning on engaging the culture and changing the world?" i've been thinking about that a lot lately, mainly because everyone and their second cousin are asking me about it. usually when asked i smile, chuckle and say "ha, hopefully i'll figure it out one of these days..." but as my future is currently staring me in the face, i feel like it's something i need to be aware of. so i've made a list of things i'm good at and am hoping one of them proves to be my future vocation.

1. going on dates up to the 3rd date (unless a thai restaurant is at all involved...if thats the case, the date ends there. what can i say? i have a pattern).
2. putting outfits together
3. getting worked up about nothing
4. checking facebook updates
5. avoiding walking up hills at almost every cost
6. sleeping in
7. asking questions
8. reading fast
9. staying connected to people i love and admire
10. discovering new music
11. listening

so, after a lot of soul searching and reflecting i've decided on several occupations. 1. a personal shopper, 2. developing a new type of escalator, 3. creating a book that's pages turn faster.

i realize that these are entirely selfish and would be mostly or entirely for my benefit (yes, even #1. who am i kidding, any excuse to shop...). the "skill" that is most selfless is #11 (and maybe #7?) and i have a strong, strong desire that my vocation is counseling in some way. after throwing around that idea for literally years, i am fully confident that that is what i am suppose to be. SUCCESS! i won't be a deadbeat after all.