As I was
completing an application for a new teaching position, I came across this
question: "If there were absolutely no restrictions placed upon you, what
would you want to do in life?" Wow, what a simple, yet incredibly
difficult question to answer.
I would
travel the world exploring the different scenery, cultures, languages,
histories and people. I would talk to everyone I could during these trips and
listen to their stories; and possibly write a book on my experiences and their
lives. How amazing would that be to actually travel to the places that I read
about constantly and talk face to face with someone who lives within a culture
I find fascinating?
I know that
I would be so fascinated by everything that I learned throughout these journeys
that I would have to share and discuss everything with others. I have always
held the idea of writing a book in the back of my mind. The topic and format of
the book tends to change over time, but the idea remains constant.
For a while,
I was writing short stories and a fairly constant pace, but the writing of
those has declined over the years. It is something that I would like to
eventually begin doing again, but I never feel like I have enough time. I know,
I know, if I wanted to do something enough, I'd make time. As of now, I am
enthralled by the idea of creating a collection of Chuck Klosterman-esque
essays. Though I may not possess quite as much snark as he does.
I'm sure my
book plan will change at least a dozen more times before I even attempt to
begin writing. Still, I do plan.
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