When I grow up...

Day 22: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was very little, I wanted to be a ballerina. I still secretly love to watch cheesy movies and tv shows about dancing, partially because it talks to my unfulfilled dream. I would dance for long stretches in the backyard (in the sprinklers) - pretending I was competing in the olympics as a gymnast or onstage as a ballerina. At some point it was clear that I was going to be too big (you know, normal sized) to be a ballerina. Also, the thought of torturing my feet became less and less attractive.

Then I wanted to be a teacher, just like my dad. This stage lasted a long time. When you have a wonderful role-model, it's easy to want to be just like them! I peripherally work in education, but don't nearly have enough patience to actually be a teacher! I am so amazed and proud of those who are able to teach.

While I may not be a teacher or ballerina, I still appreciate dance and have a strong respect for teachers.

What did I end up doing? Being a park ranger...the most amazing job in the world! So I got really lucky...even if I don't get to dance at work, I do get to hike, be in amazing places and work with amazing people!



Funny (if a bit sexist) take on being a ranger! I don't actually have a wife...many rangers are women!