No, I’m not walking around shaking the maracas and shaking my rump. It is way too humid and hot in Brisbane for that today. I’ve lived in South East Queensland for all my life and I don’t remember anything like the humidity and heat combination that we had today.
Perhaps growing up in a Queenslander may have something to do with that, as they seem to work very well in the climate (as I guess they should really). Living in a concrete box with other concrete boxes all around seem to be a good recipe for a hot and sweaty day. Hopefully we’ll get a few showers tonight to cool things off.
Natalie and I visited Melbourne over the Christmas/New Year period and it was just lovely. We would really like to move down there in the next year or so, particularly as the humidity is no where near as bad down there. It can be awful hot but at least sweat will evaporate to cool you, unlike here.
I’ve been pondering what sort of direction to take my career into. Moving to Melbourne would mean leaving the security of my public sector job, and that might be a good time to take stock and reconsider where I am heading. To be honest, I fell into this career path and whilst I’ve enjoyed it immensely, I do wonder what else is out there for me.
I’ve considered becoming a trainer, perhaps in a business setting or holding workshops. I could become an emmcee or public speaker, although I’d need a little bit of practice and experience. Both of these tie in well with some of my most proudest times at work, holding intimate training sessions for 15-30 people or presenting the latest reports to a larger audience.
I could also move into writing, which could be business writing (of which I’ve done my fair share) or even a career as a blogger. Now, don’t laugh. Blogging is a career for some and if I found my audience I could make some dollars along the way to support me. Perhaps just being me is enough. For now, I’ll stick to the blogging because I want to/because I enjoy it/because I think I can make some sort of difference to the world.
This year is the year where I decide where I want to head for the next ten or so years, and I’m in no rush to decide. I have no need to leave my job any time soon and I enjoy what I do. I have the opportunity to have new experiences and find new passions. I have a loving wife who will support me whatever I decide to do.
Wow, the world has never looked so interesting and exciting.
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