I’d have to say, I am a big dreamer. Always have been, probably always will be and when the topic of dreams coming true started sweeping blogland, it really got me thinking. What are my dreams and what am I doing to actually make them come true? From the time I was a little girl, I loved writing and have always wanted to be a writer. I also love making jewelry and yoga. To me, none of these items were career worthy. I always thought that in order to live up to some random expectation I had set for myself, I had to do the typical 9 to 5 type deal. Lately, with all of the happenings in blogland, I am starting to realize that I really can do what my passions are, I just have to go out there and get them. I am the only one that can make my dreams come true. No one else can practice yoga, make the necklaces or write the books and articles for me. If those are the things that live in my heart, I am the one that has to honor them.
Unfortunately, I am not in the position of being able to just quit my job and chase my dreams. I have bills to pay and my life’s passions aren’t even making a dent in them. But, I have realized that just because I can’t pursue my passions full time, it doesn’t mean I can’t start working toward them. I am never going to be a writer if I don’t set aside the time to write and the jewelry won’t make and sell itself. In order to do this, I have to start making sacrifices and changing my priorities around. I have to work smarter, harder and faster. Dreams rarely come true by sitting on the couch watching tv or staring into the computer screen ogling at blogs. They come true by getting out there and doing whatever it takes to realize them.
I don’t want to have a “day job” forever, alarm clocks have never been my thing and wearing my pajamas to work sounds awesome. So, I gotta get busy. I can’t keep sitting around waiting for the life that I want to just land in my lap. I have to go out there and grab it by the horns and who knows, with hard work, I will be able to leave behind my typical suburban lifestyle for dream making.
What are your dreams? What are you doing to make them come true?
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beautifully written, Christie
We’ve talked about this a lot, and it sure it sweeping the blogs right now. I love that everyone is thinking about their dreams and what that means for them.
I’m still working on fine tuning them and getting to work
I’ve been thinking about this SO much lately.
For me, the hard part is truly identifying what my dreams are. I know they are NOT what I’m currently doing…but that leaves so many choices!
I’ve learned, though, that complaining about my current job isn’t getting me anywhere (and I’m sure I’m annoying my family).
So for now, I’m taking a couple of classes to pursue nursing. Will I end up going to Nursing School? I don’t know…but for now, I at least sleep a lot better knowing that I’m trying to do something about it. (Although, it’s terrifying at the same time!?)
Great post!
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This is the first time I’ve checked out your blog and I am loving your first post!! Amen sister :O)
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great blog. i got that same weird idea that only a 9 to 5 job is a job and spent many miserable years behind little desks under fluorescent light.
now, i don’t love my job, but i have a lot of flexible time. i do sales for my brother. as long as i bring in business, he doesn’t much care what i do. i need to make sure to discipline myself to work.
it’s wonderful that you’re pursuing your passions. writing, yoga, crafts — they all together so well. i have great hope — you’ll find a way to make them a much bigger part of your daily life.
I love this! This post is beautifully written and I adore the picture in it, too.
I’m in an interesting position in regards to dreams right now. I have some dreams, but most are things that I cannot just drop everything and do right away, you know? Which is also awkward because I’m unemployed and now would be a good time for that. Instead, I’m trying to figure out which dreams I want to make real, while also looking for any kind of job that can bring in some money. Life is so interesting!
But yes – pursue your dreams, even the smallest steps you take today can make a big difference later on.
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I think about this a lot
It’s HARD when you know what your passions are, but due to finances/other responsibilities, you can’t just drop it all and chase after dreams. But, you can find a middle ground. I’m glad you are doing just that 
I love to write so I want to do that and I’ve always wanted to work in medicine somehow (initially I wanted to be a doctor, then other careers within the field started to appeal). I come home from my trip the end of October and am hoping to volunteer at a hospital a couple days a week 
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I love your attitude. Very rarely (although it does happen) does something just fall into your lap – you have to plan and work your butt off for it.
I’m so impressed and inspired by your ability to stick to your grocery budget. We would save tons of money each month if we were more disciplined with it. I’m going to think of you next time I’m randomly throwing things in the cart.
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