To me the answer always seems so easy - until someone actually asks me.
in a vague sense: I see myself working as a creative in a small agency, perhaps New York or Chicago - although I can see myself in any number of cities. I’ll have a dog (aka - Boots). As far as relationships are concerned, I can see myself either way. I can imagine myself as a confident single-woman or involved with a certain someone, although a desire to find “the one” seems to concern me less as I get older. I’m sure I will have taken up yoga by then and stick to running as a way to clear my mind. Hopefully my painting skills will improve with time…
alternatively: I could end up working at a coffee shop or helping open our concept restaurant - Eat Me, Drink Me. I’d probably be just as happy with my life because, although it doesn’t seem “good enough” for some, it’s a choice I made for one reason or another. There’s plenty of time to pursue my intended career. I see no reason to pass up an opportunity to do something spontaneous just because I’m afraid of what my family will think of me. Even if I’m not “living up to my potential,” it may enable me to think outside the box, take a risk, travel, be an “artist” or make a genuine difference! There’s a reason we all choose a certain path in our lives - I just wish it was easier to make people see why you take it.
What happens when someone else asks, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” …dreams are picked apart by reality. The means soon become more important than the end result as elders ask: But how will you get there? Why are you going in this direction? Are you sure you want to do that? What kind of money will you make? How will you afford to live there? - And so on and so forth. There’s never any sense of support, just criticism.
I am perfectly happy resting on fate in the meantime. Making decisions as I live in the moment…acting selfish with my time ever now and then…choosing fun over fortune or fame…living with no regrets, just second chances and lessons learned…seizing every moment before it passes…
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
living as A DrEaMeR or A Realist……
At work we are having a six-month photo contest. each month, we choose our 3 best shots (plus titles) and submit them for judging…
PROBLEM: It is on of the most daunting decisions to make! Selecting 3 photos to represent the past month of my life, stylistic tendencies, photographic eye and true talent (or lack there-of) really took a lot out of me. Then came the titles to go with each…damn is all i have to say about that one. Good thing I have 6 months to prove myself!!!
Just had to get it off my chest - that has been one of the most difficult assignments I’ve taken on. Perhaps more draining than new business for a marketing firm, just maybe ;)
Below are the three I settled on out of nearly 50 images:
Gotta love it when agencies have a little time to spare….
Even the playful nature is sheer genuis at it’s finest :)
Check out the fun & games Deutsch LA got into last year!
