Saturday, November 16, 2013

What to do with my life???

After quite a handful of interviews and an extended period of unemployment, I wonder what I exactly do I want to do with my life. I am not getting any younger and my skills are pretty limited. Do I really have a choice? I need a clearer picture of what I really want to do with my life which is fulfilling and meaningful; hence the questions as follow:

  • What am I passionate about? I love teaching, making an impact on my students. I love writing, words are my tools of creativity and communication. I love telling stories, as I believe this is the best way to get my messages across. I love art and craft, be it a hobby or teaching others in workshops. I love reading; books are the only thing that I refuse to go without. I love spending time in vast landscape. 
  • What are my greatest accomplishments in life so far? I am proud of my academic achievement, my 12 years of teaching, my organization abilities, my thirst of knowledge, and learning to build my website from scratch and my blogs and newsletters. I am proud of my travel experiences which never failed to surprise myself.
  • If my life had absolutely no limits, what would I choose to have and to do? I wouldn't be stuck in Hong Kong merely existing. I would spend my life living in different countries of my choice, living in a caravan or a boathouse, volunteering for causes which speak to me, writing novels in seclusion, having my own business with my own brand, learning felting and other creative hobbies in person from the best crafters, husky-sledding in Alaska, and basically living in the wild.
  • What are my goals in life? I don't really believe in setting goals as they tend to change as I evolve. Nothing is set in stone and I like to have the freedom and flexibility to change courses. I suppose I am here to experience life and live one day at a time so goals are not quite my thing. Put it this way, I'd like to see my existence leaves a mark on earth and makes an impact on those I cross path with; knowing that I won't be forgotten when my body falls apart.
  • Whom do I admire most in the world? I read quite a lot of (auto)/biographies and there are a few I wish to pay my tribute: Vincent Van Gogh, Coco Chanel, Neale Walsch, Eileen Caddy, Henry Thoreau, Cath Kidston, Edith Piaf, and many more. Each has his/ her unique characters and qualities which deserve much acknowledgement and respect.
  • What do I not like to do? I can't stand bureaucracy and authorities. I don't follow rules. I am not carved out to be a cubicle worker with strict working hours. I hate administrative work, and I despise office politics.
  • How hard am I willing to work to get what I want? I must admit that there are parts that I am putting in a lot of effort and parts which I seem to procrastinate. I am persistent in job hunting, upgrading myself with new skills and knowledge but I am still not doing enough to get to where I want to be. So instead of waiting for Jan 1, I intend to take one little simple step one day at a time and mark my progress. Enjoying the process is probably more important than reaching the destination which for me, is forever changing!

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