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Ten years ago I was in the same industry, but in a dead end job that promised no advancement because everybody above me was staying in place until retirement. I was also depressed and really, really hated the place I lived. I had no goals and felt trapped.
Five years ago I was a year into a much better job, a couple months away from being married, and living in near paradise.
The only goal I have ever had was to get that first full-time job. Since then, I've just kind fo fell into different positions. The funny thing is, if you were to look at my resume, you'd see what looks like strong goals and steady advancement. Honest to God, every advancement has happened with me deciding, "well, it's been a while, I wonder what's new out there?"
Five years from now, I think I'd like to be at NPR in some capacity. Ten years from now, I don't know. My dream would be to have written something of worth. I do work towards that goal by journaling every day, here and on paper.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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