Dream Jobs

Being on vacation and then coming back to work always makes me think, "What the hell am I doing here?"  Oh, that's right, earning a paycheck to pay for said vacation.  I sometimes think about if I had a mulligan and could start over fresh, what do I think I would really want to do?  I know I would want to be doing something that I am passionate about and that inspires me and that makes other people happy and blissful.  Sounds corny but so true.  I would also want something where I can be creative, at least in my own way and where I feel I am always learning or experiencing something new.  So, without further ado, my dream jobs:

1.  Sommelier.  I love wine.  I love the way it tastes, the way it changes and the time and effort it takes to grow and tend the grapes, stress them to just the right point, pick them at the exact right time and then press, blend and age them to make something delicious and unique.   I used to dislike wine until I was in graduate school and then I had my first epiphany about wine.  It's not just a drink -- wine is food that goes with other food.  It complements food, brings out its flavors, balances it and makes it taste even better.  So, if I could do it again, I would love to have studied viticulture and developed a better palate for wine and then share that with others.  As for now, I am just a sad woman drinking zinfandel on her back patio.

Drink me.

2.  Travel Agent.  I've said it before and will say it again.  I. Love. Traveling.  When I am not on vacation, I am planning my next vacation.  When I am not planning a vacation, I am thinking about to where I might plan one  in the next two or three years.  It's practically an obsession.  I am such a dork that I study random maps of the world and countries to figure out where things are and what there is to see.  I flip through trip advisor reviews of places I will probably never visit for no real reason. Because Steve and I travel a lot, many of our friends have asked us for recommendations and advice on itineraries and places to go, eat and stay.  I've even made little booklets for some people on certain locations.  This was probably my real calling and would likely keep more sober than being a sommelier would.  Apparently I am missing the most critical element to being a travel agent and that is a headset.  Seriously, google "travel agent" on Google images and take a quick scroll.

Do you have a headset already?  If yes, then you are
well on your way to being a travel agent.

3.  Event Planner.  I love throwing a good party and entertaining.  Even if it's just for one other couple.  I am also big on theme nights or at least having some kind of unifying element to our parties (and yes, sometimes that unifying element is just plain beer).  I actually enjoyed planning our wedding and handled everything myself.  Okay, Steve had one job - rent the limo.  Other than that, it was all me and it never stressed me out.  It was enjoyable!  Since then I have gotten even better at figuring out do's and don'ts of party/event planning and spending other people's money on a party would be even better!  Pinterest has sucked me into this one.

Sigh.....if only I knew then what I know now.