Branching Out

This semester, I’ve thought a lot about what I want to be when I grow up. I will be graduating in December with BA in English (with a Religious Studies minor). I’ve known for quite some time that I don’t want to necessarily be a writer or to work in the office setting. I’ve been working at Speedway Public Library since August of 2008 and although it has it’s moments, it isn’t something I’m passionate about nor is it something I can make a full time living off of. I don’t care about money, I care about supporting a family and paying bills.

However, I do love kids. For a while, that has been the direction I’ve been seeking. Last fall I decided I should take a Children’s Psychology course and enrolled in one. I’ve been leaning towards improving children’s lives, though not so through teaching (although I did get my substitute teaching license recently).

Coincidentally, last Monday I got an email from IUPUI about a job fair. I opened it, merely on a whim and found openings at several Boys and Girls Clubs in the area. I followed up with one with an email to the club. I got a call from them the next day and because of my school schedule I wouldn’t be avaliable for the job they had posted. I hung up, disappointed but not without hope. I live in reality and know that one failure or mishap isn’t the end of the world. I prayed and asked God for something to open up or for some other opportunity to present itself. An hour later, Juan, the director at the Boys and Girls Club (The Legore Unit) called back to offer me a different position. I gladly accepted his offer to come meet and get a tour of the club the next day. As it turns out, I got the job! After leaving Juan and my new job, I went to the library to talk to Darsi about resigning. She was very supportive and happy for me, my last day is Good Friday. It all happen so quickly and was quite unexpected, but I couldn’t be happier with this new adventure. I really feel it is going to be a great fit for me. I expand more on my actual job activities once I get in the swing of things, but from what Juan and I talked about this: SMART, is what my job will entail somewhat.. I filled out more paper work and even got my work shirt today.

The Boys and Girls Club has been a huge part of my life. My mom has worked at the one in Bloomington since I was 4 years old. For around 10 years, it was my place of refuge. I played basketball for the club from age 6 to 14. I went every day after school, it has a huge place in my heart.