adulthood

is this the face of an adult?

I have bills. Does that make me an adult? Is this the point people warned me about, that place in life that feels a bit restrictive to this wandering soul? I hope this is only a season in life. I have to work. I desire a deeper purpose in my career. I have a budget. I have a car payment. I have a budget. My finances require discipline and self-restraint. Yes, this is what they were talking about.

I'm looking for jobs in Denver right now. I like my hometown, but I feel as though I would have to work 4-5 jobs just to make ends meet and then my quality-of-life would be compromised. They wouldn't be bad jobs though:
- 7th grade vball coach.
- Teach a couple classes at the community college.
- Manage the restaurant.
- Sub at the high school.
- Work with the youth corps

I coached volleyball this summer and LOVED it. Really, I am considering the education field and hopefully coaching as well. What was I doing in college? Business? Seriously, why did that sound better than a Spanish degree, or Education with a TESL endorsement? Or a history degree? There is purpose in it all, I am sure of it, but I now encourage my college-bound employees to explore different majors, try to gain clarity on their strengths and areas of joy as they take classes and choose how to spend their summers. I've applied for several jobs within charter schools that don't require a teaching certificate, but I think I'm a bit late for this school year.

Now I am hoping to take a job in HR - training and development for the next season of life. This could be good for a few reasons -
1. I really enjoy this part of the business world.
2. It could get me established in Denver.
3. I could become more financially stable and therefore open some opportunities for the next go around, hopefully in a school.

I miss being involved in the education world. And coaching volleyball this summer reminded me of how much energy I can devote to a cause I care about.