I'm in a slump. So's Laura. This makes me feel better.
Until last year I thought I knew what I wanted to do with myself - PhD, teaching, yay. Now, I'm really not sure that's what I'd be happiest doing; keeping up to date with positions advertised at various Universities, Colleges and educational supplements I'm realizing that entering the world of academia gives you very little choice as far as locations are concerned. I don't want to end in living in Coventry or Aberwythstythhwyth (????) no matter how good the job is. Once I'd realized this, admitted this (these two stages occurred months apart - denial is a bitch) and come to terms with it, I've been feeling rather unsettled.
I'm certainly not complaining about my current situation. I'm loving living in Japan, with all its quirks, differences, similarities and food. Its great to have a set working week and two CONSECUTIVE days off WITH Jon. I love only having one job to think about and I love seeing students progress.
Even so, being overly thoughtful about most things does mean that I've been wondering what I should be doing long term. So, during one of our phone dates, Laura and I were chatting at length about this and after we agreed to exchange emails with our respective non-life plans. I have to say there's nothing like having a friend who knows you well suggest things, plots and plans that should have seemed like natural and logical choices all along. Now I have my plan(s) I have to figure out a way to combat my biggest hurdle - my tendency to let imagination rule over practicality - and just GET ON WITH IT.
Go on, phone a friend.
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I know I still haven't emailed you with my life list. I think it's because I'm still trying to grapple with my own hypocrisy--like the fact that I want to become socially responsible with my spending, but still want to try to find a way to afford designer clothing. *sigh*
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