“I think I want to take a photography class,” I said.
It’s weird, but as soon as the words left my lips, I felt ridiculous for saying it. I made the statement after spending several hours looking at blogs I enjoyed reading and noticed how much of a difference photos made to the sites and knew that it was something that I should implement here.
I have always enjoyed photography and secretly wished that I had the eye to take better pictures. But as soon as I made the comment, I instantly began to wonder if I was one of those people who couldn’t decide on one thing so I just wanted to try everything. For some strange reason, the character Jennifer Aniston portrayed in the movie Wanderlust came to mind. I also thought about Lynn from the show Girlfriends. Remember that?
The truth is, I have always been a pretty indecisive person. It doesn’t even have to be life altering decisions like picking a career. It can be the simplest thing like choosing one pasta sauce over another in the supermarket. So it would make sense that I would question my ability to decide and commit to one thing. Right?
Maybe.
Maybe my concern is valid. But maybe, just maybe, my desire to try something new could be just what I need right now. The hardest thing about my work situation is knowing that I have invested nearly two years into a company without anything. No full-time position. No benefits and nothing for myself.
Taking photography classes would be a great way to build on the skills I already have as well as enhance my portfolio, which I would have never thought about had I not started this blog. I want to make it the best reader experience because this is mine. It’s not for a news organization or to help someone else live out their dream. It’s to live out mine and when I pack up my things, this baby is going with me.
I can’t blame those people who try everything because they might have a hard time making up their minds, but they have collected enough experiences for a lifetime. How many people can say they’ve explored all of their interests?
If trying something new is going to help you become a better version of yourself, why not give it a shot?
