It feels so strange to have worked towards something for so long, and to finally achieve it. Literally, all I've wanted to do since I was nine was be a published author. And now....I am. Holy hell! Such a surreal feeling to be publicizing my first book.
And yet, at the same time, I am working so hard, and such long hours right now, that I feel a bit...overwrought. Kind of like this:
Yeah....not so fun.
But this excitement and pride got me thinking. What were some of the other things I wanted to do when I was a kid? I had lots of career aspirations that I have yet to achieve. I guess there is still time....and hope. After all, I wasn't sure the book thing would pan out, and look at me now....holla!
Yes, that's right, I just said "holla". Cuz that's how I roll.
So here is a list of goals I still have yet to reach. But I'm only 35 (Only??) so there's still plenty of time...right?
Right?
Shut up. Take your old jokes and shove it.
KIDDING. Sort of.
I always wanted to be a ballerina. Too bad I gave up dance because I was clumsy as an ox, and would look like THIS in a tutu....
I also always wanted to be a Broadway Star. I don't have the chops for it. All those people looking at me...oy.
I wanted to be a makeup and hairstylist. This could still happen. In fact, I'm counting on it!
I wanted to adopt a dozen kids from all sorts of different countries, as well as some special needs kids here in the US. I wanted to be the suburban Angelina Jolie....
I want to be a chef. And not just because I'm a chub, and I want to EAT what I cook...
I grew up wanting to be a princess. Hey, it could still happen.
I also wanted to be a Rockette. Do they still have rockettes anymore??? Someone email me and let me know......I would die if there weren't rockettes anymore.
I wanted to be Rizzo. So bad. I didn't understand that she was the school slut, and that she made horrible life choices. I only understood that she was tough and fast talking and sang a kick azz song.
And, last but not least....
I wanted to be a Solid Gold Dancer. Does ANYBODY know what I am talking about?? Have I just aged myself by at least 15 years?? 25? Argh....don't answer that. But I do know how to rock a leotard and headband. That's for sure.
Maybe these ambitions are too high. Maybe I should just stick with my now realized dreams of being a published author. I am pretty darn proud of myself. Who says a girl from the country can't make it?
Brooke Moss.
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