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Wildwoman_Laloba
I love acting...but if you were to see me act, you'd see why I wasn't making any money at it....lol.
Um...perhaps you too should look into what it is you love, eh? Maybe we can keep each other updated on our progress...lol...
Our slow, lazy progress I am sure.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 12, 2005 at 7:25 AM
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lady,
I was hoping some blogger would say...from your background and history...this is a job I think you'd be good at...yada yada yada...and then tell me what to do with my life...haha...if only things were that easy, huh?
posted by
MiaElla
on January 12, 2005 at 7:23 AM
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Do what you love
and the money will follow. Hahaha! I haven't had the courage to find that out for myself.
posted by
Wildwoman_Laloba
on January 12, 2005 at 6:57 AM
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MiaE
Pick something to do....you have a wealth of qualifications. Holy Shit! You need to shut up and pick one of those things to do. I really have no opinion. good luck
posted by
ladyofshalott
on January 11, 2005 at 8:17 PM
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sarooster
my blog does sound like a resume...haha...so unintentional.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 7:09 PM
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man-boy,
Ah...shucks...that's a really sweet thing of you to say.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 7:08 PM
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RachelAnna
Haha...what kind of club?
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 7:07 PM
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It souinds like you have done a great deal in your young life.
You should be proud of all you have done. I am suitably impressed with your resume'!
posted by
sarooster
on January 11, 2005 at 6:34 PM
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MiaElla...
I can't tell you what you should be doing other than to keep on doing what you are doing. And that is being a true and loving sister and freind to all who need you.
If I wasn't a married guy 3000 miles away I would like to be a young guy with a chance to someday meet someone like you. You are awesome.
posted by
man-boy
on January 11, 2005 at 6:00 PM
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Wow...
We should form a club or something...
posted by
RachelAnna
on January 11, 2005 at 5:02 PM
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Scriber,
Thanks hon!
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 4:14 PM
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uni hacker,
Once again you are probably right.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 4:14 PM
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mary x,
Lol...I just moved back here because I got in debt living in a big city and this is where my family is...perhaps oneday though.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 4:11 PM
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You have made progress; you make more than
you spend at the job, anyway. Since most doctors and lawyers are wrinting books, you could join the club; at least you have experiences you could use in writing.
posted by
scriber
on January 11, 2005 at 4:07 PM
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Mia, my friend
Time for me to be absolutely honest. It sounds like you almost want to feel down about your current situation. I can understand the feeling; sometimes it feels good to point out how bad things are. You have a generally negative outlook on the events in your past, not in the sense that you only see the bad things, but that you tend to find the bad in things. You don’t use your degree currently, that a negative way of looking at it. The way I personally would look at it is “Well hey, I’ve got a degree that, if I should choose to do so, I could use.” I don’t think anything is stopping you from getting that license you need. But the real question I suppose is what do you want to do with yourself. Unfortunately, that’s something that you’ll have to figure out on your own. My advice is to try and see that you’re looking for the bad in things, at least on this occasion, and try to step back and look at your situation objectively. From what I read about you you’re an awesome person, and I’m always rooting for you.
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on January 11, 2005 at 4:07 PM
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MiaElla,
I just caught your comment to Beachbelle about the kind of town you live in. Maybe it's time to relocate, if that's possible?
posted by
Blanche.
on January 11, 2005 at 4:04 PM
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mary x
Funny huh...I have all those things but no one wants to hire me (shrugs)...it's a crazy world in which we live.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 4:04 PM
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Mia,
I am impressed: you have an MA, professional work experience, theater and writing experience: all relating to human motivation, character, understanding people, and you've got credentials, which give you credibility and can get you jobs. Maybe there's something in criminology?
Nobody can tell you what to do with your life, that's your quest, but I'll bet by the end of this year, you'll have a better idea if you stay open to new possibilites.
posted by
Blanche.
on January 11, 2005 at 4:00 PM
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beachbelle
There's not much of a market here for $$$...a dry retirement town.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 3:58 PM
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MiaElla
If the money side is a concern you should consolidate with one of these skills and qualifications for a while. There are a few possibilities there. If the money thing doesn't worry you move on to the next thing and enjoy it. The main thing is to do the thing which brings the most satisfaction.
posted by
beachbelle
on January 11, 2005 at 3:55 PM
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Tapsel-T
Yeah, he said it quite nicely.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 3:47 PM
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uni hacker,
I worked two jobs to put myself through college, so I missed out on some of the best years of my life. Now, I don't even use my degree. I also struggle to get by every month. But you pointed out some good things, and I will never take the value away from what I have done, to me it's what I could have done differently. Thanks for checking in on me my friend.
Your company is always a pleasure.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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Mia - I am really impressed with the advice left for you by Unidentified Hacker. It says a lot of good stuff there.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 11, 2005 at 1:32 PM
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Mia
In my most humble opinion, I would say you have utterly misjudged yourself. You have not “done nothing” with your life so far, but rather a whole lot of somethings. You have a wealth of experiences that many your age could never hope to match, certainly including the people who have a steady job and make a lot of money. Perhaps now, with your wealth of experience, you’re ready to change your life style and try to settle down into a steady routine. That’s perfectly fine, especially considering (despite what you may think) you’re still young. I’m 20, and I plan on being young for AT LEAST another 15 years. With all of your experiences you have firm grasp on what you like and what you don’t, and who knows, it may take another few years to figure out exactly what you like best, but so what, you’ve still got AT LEAST another 7 years of being young (if you profile is correct). Don’t let uncertainty get you down. Rather, be glad that your life is not monotonous to the point of you wishing something would change. It sounds like you have at least a few opportunities to go after, and if those don’t work out, there will always be more out there. As a small bit of advice, don’t be a pessimist and don’t be an optimist. There’s a certain school of thought that says “The glass is not half empty, nor is it half full; it is simply twice as big as needs to be”. Best of luck.
posted by
Unidentified_Hacker
on January 11, 2005 at 1:18 PM
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which, btw, I think you have
posted by
PastorB
on January 11, 2005 at 1:04 PM
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Mia, it doesn't take money to help people, it takes compassion
posted by
PastorB
on January 11, 2005 at 1:04 PM
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chris,
I'd have to give someone $700 to take my mother...lol
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 10:34 AM
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MiaElla
Give pimping a shot. I make $700 a day off my Mother.
posted by
chris2303
on January 11, 2005 at 10:12 AM
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word,
I know i'm going to end up staying at the job I am at now...lol...I'm just getting more confused now....
haha
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 9:21 AM
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PastorB
You're right. I just keep thinking of all the people I could help if I had money.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 9:19 AM
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Original,
Good luck to you too! Let me know how it goes.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 9:18 AM
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Mia, you sound well rounded.
I know that doesn't help things, but if you sat down and looked at that list of things you've done, you could perhaps settle on one or two that you really like doing.
posted by
word.smith
on January 11, 2005 at 9:17 AM
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Mia, I really do know that feeling.
We have been in a finacial hole now for months. But it is true, money can not buy happiness. I have seen that from both sides; having so much money that I didn't even know what to do with it all and ended up getting in trouble because of it and having no money at all and living on the street with nothing. We get to the point that we think "if I just had this or could do that, then I'd be happy", but real happiness comes from the internal-not the external.
posted by
PastorB
on January 11, 2005 at 9:09 AM
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Mia,
I currently want to switch jobs too. I am thinking about taking a second job to save some money to help tide me over for the switch...good luck.
posted by
Original_Influence
on January 11, 2005 at 9:05 AM
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It simplifies any attempts to describe other efforts to just leave it at that.
posted by
TARZANA
on January 11, 2005 at 9:00 AM
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PastorB
That's good advice...but I've had no money for so long...I think I actually need some to get out of the hole I'm in...but at the same time I can't stand to be unhappy at a job either. I want to feel like I'm contributing to the overall good of the world...ugh...you're right...I have to really think about this. Thanks for helping.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:59 AM
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YLF,
I know you are...
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:56 AM
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gypsy
Maybe one day if I can ever afford it
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:55 AM
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Mia,
it must be very frustrating. Whatever it is you decide on make sure your heart is in it. Looks like there's a lot of soul searching for you. Good luck.
posted by
poeticspoken
on January 11, 2005 at 8:50 AM
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oh my friend, how I can relate to this!
"jack of all trades, master of none"
I think the first step is to look at what you feel in your heart you WANT to do--don't look at the money issue right now, but what would make you emotionally the happiest? Maybe it's something you've listed here, maybe it's something totaly different. But start by looking deep within yourself at what would bring you the most personal rewards. Money is highly over rated anyway. But that's not to say it isn't nice to have some! There are a lot of people in this world doing a j.o.b that they are miserable at, but make good money at. That's what I would do, and now I'll shut up. :-)
posted by
PastorB
on January 11, 2005 at 8:48 AM
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I'm a housewife.
posted by
TARZANA
on January 11, 2005 at 8:46 AM
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Mia...
Get your state license and put that psychology to use!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on January 11, 2005 at 8:35 AM
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poeticspoken
If I followed my dreams I would paint and write and act...but I can't be poor forever. (shrugs)
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:35 AM
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roofpig,
You know I worked at Chuck E Cheese for 4 years. That place is just greasy and cheesy and I had to stand at the side of the road and wave in a chuck e cheese costume...oh, wait that wasn't me, that was the kid I conned to do it for me, but I did have to wear the suit and dance around and hug the children. I'll take Mcdonalds any day. 
Burger King hires 14 yr old now...why???? Is that how we aspire youth to do great things?
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:33 AM
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Mia...
Well...then you need to decide what your dream is, to make money, and start taking steps to make it happen :) ((It's hard to be happy with what you're doing if it's what someone else wants you to do rathen than what you want to do...))
posted by
SincerityAnna
on January 11, 2005 at 8:32 AM
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fwmystic
Haha...what were you doing at 28???
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:30 AM
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SincerityAnna
Oh, if only it were that easy...haha. One: I'm in so much debt it will be a long time before I can go back to school. Two: Yuck, school! Three: I got my degree to make my mom happy.
posted by
MiaElla
on January 11, 2005 at 8:29 AM
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You've had a lot of different experiences....I think you should follow your
heart and follow your dreams. It looks like you know what it is you need to do. Get that state license. Go for it, if it's what you truly want.
posted by
poeticspoken
on January 11, 2005 at 8:29 AM
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Well, you know what you don't want to do - work at McDonald's. Trust me on that one.
posted by
roofpig
on January 11, 2005 at 8:28 AM
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Compared to where I was at 28 ...
you've got your shit together
posted by
fwmystic
on January 11, 2005 at 8:25 AM
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Mia...
Get your state liscence!!! Follow that dream...hey, why not if you spent the money and had the intrest enough to do so :)
posted by
SincerityAnna
on January 11, 2005 at 8:23 AM
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