MLK

Dreams...

There is something so inspirational and moving about hearing about people living their dreams. They make for great movies, memorable books and emotional radio programs. I personally know so few people who have lived their dream but feel like I have heard a million of these stories. People sacrificing it all for their dream, making it despite the odds. (insert emotional music here)


And...I never really had one. I never dreamed of becoming a teacher, I actually never really even considered it. I definitely didn't spend my childhood day dreaming about slaughtering salmon....although I love it, it was never a dream. I never imagined I would travel the world and if I never imagined it, it was surely never a dream. Maybe when I was really young I had a disillusioned dream of being a ballet dancer. Even though I danced almost five days a week, as I matured I knew I would never be a professional dancer....unless I was to become bulimic and way more driven.

Having a dream is hard work. It takes determination. I definitely wanted to teach internationally before even starting college  but I wouldn't call it a dream. Because with dreams you make them happen or you die trying. If we didn't get a job in Colombia I probably just would have done something different. I am not very driven, I am more like go with what happens. Which is cool but perhaps I am robbing myself from the feeling of conquering a dream.



I have considered having a dream but it sure seems like a lot of pressure. I don't like expectations or pressure. But after a LONG conversation with a very OLD friend I am toying with the idea of having a dream. He, this friend, has even promised to help.....and I need his help. But I am not ready to commit by calling it a dream.


But I may need your help with it someday....one of you may be a part of it. When I semi-retire in two years I want to try to produce a radio-story. I am enamored with radio and even though I have no experience in journalism I listen to a lot of radio and stories. I love the idea of radio, you alone experience someone's story through their words, you are carried along through a mix of voices, perfect pauses and the essential music.  

Things I need figure out...
Everything....
and how to get rid of my lisp and tweak the sound of my voice.


I am only writing this post because Aaron read a Harvard Study that said  if you write a goal down you are much more likely to achieve it.


Here's to trying....