Lisa the career lady?

There were only 3 jobs I wanted as a child: checkout worker at the grocery store, teacher, or anything in a fancy office building as long as I could wear heels that would make a satisfying clicky noise when I walked down the hall. I probably make about the same amount of money as a checkout worker. I teach a couple classes each week. And, although the building isn't fancy, my shoes do sometimes make clicky noises. I guess you could say I'm living the dream.

I really do love my job. Like, a lot. I work late more often than not, and I could talk about my job for hours without boring myself. I was talking to a friend this weekend and came to the realization that I spend so much time at work because I feel needed there. I know I am making an impact. And it feels good.

I never really thought I'd be a career lady. And I definitely never thought I'd be a work obsessed career lady. But here I am, single, with lots of time on my hands. I'm quickly realizing how easy it is to become so concerned about work that other things in your life take a back seat. Right now, I can afford to spend extra time at work here and there, but I need to remember to work hard at learning to live a balanced life. Practicing balance in my work/home life now, will help me be better at balancing in the future when *fingers crossed* I have a family that needs me to be an A+ balancer.

While seeking for that balance, I am grateful to have found a job that I truly love. I didn't even know if that was possible a year ago. But good news: IT IS. 

Here are 10 good things about my job:

1. I work with people who love their job.
2. I witness miracles on a daily basis.
3. I'm learning important life skills.
4. I am actually utilizing my Family Life degree!
5. I'm learning to follow through with consequences, which is not my favorite thing, but I think it's really good for me to learn to hold people accountable.
6. I'm learning to take feedback.
7. I'm learning time management.
8. Sometimes I get to snuggle babies.
9. I get to help women learn to be transitional characters, changing the lives of generations to come.
10. Perspective. I have gained so much gratitude for my oh so privileged life.