simplerich

I said to my parents once that if I won the lottery I would quit work and become a professional student and attend University. Talking to Rosa Say over on Talking Story about learning she talked about her love of learning and how that had led to the creation of her community “Joyful Jubilant Learning.” The conversation went on to possibilities of a future book she may be writing or starting… not sure if it’s a follow up to her Managing With Aloha or if it will be something different or along the same vein but for a different audience yet… it’s still too soon to tell.

The excitement is palpable though and the possibilities whip about like leaves in a gale.

Here’s the thing… what am I doing? Why do I not have that level of excitement and possibilities for myself and for what I’m doing? That seems like I’m doing something wrong here. Where’s my passion for what I’m doing? (Other than running and that’s sort of stalled right now because a) I’m ill and b) the treadmill that I have access to is nick-named “shin-killer.”)

So… my goal between now and Valentine’s Day is to find something I’m passionate about and start it. (Other than running… my next race is soon…  2/16/2010 (Fat Tuesday! WOOT!) I’ll keep you posted.

It may be online classes. I’ve thought about that recently and decided it may be a great option for someone who travels as much as I do.

It may be a sports car and a girlfriend half my age… OK. That’s not actually very likely come to think of it.

So… no pressure… what am I going to do with myself that I’m as excited about as I am about what other people are doing? Seems like I’m wasting the only life I have if I’m not excited about my own life as often as possible.