you ever feel like you are in limbo? Like you are in a constant state of rush and listlessness all at once? That is a pretty good way to describe my last two semesters. After much Prayer and discussion with my husband the decision was made to withdraw from the theatre dept at ISU; I met with an adviser for general studies and that is now my major. After six years of college I am only 8 upper division credits from graduating. Since I still need to maintain living wages at McDonald's I will be taking 2 semesters to finish those courses. During that time I will also be taking classes that can help me with my Shoppe. This semester I am taking Jewelry making, Intro to Photography, Spanish (required), and Medieval Literature.
My focus has shifted over the last year or so, I no longer want anything to do with the theatre world, its too cut throat and in all honesty I'm just too tenderhearted. However, I still have an immense passion for costuming. The answer to feeding that passion is Shannon's Shoppe: a Traveling merchant business specializing in Re-enactment costumes, accessories, and fashion/practical steel swords. I have put the better part of the last 5 months into researching, planning, and preparing for this venture to take flight. In January I will be applying for my tax ID, and begin purchasing raw materials to build my stock. I am researching vehicles with towing capability and with enough diligence and a little luck I will begin as a Weekend Warrior this summer. The ultimate goal is to spend half the year on the road and half the year at home building stock; an exciting prospect to say the least.
Marcus is going to be speaking with an Air Force recruiter in January. He found his nursing school on the campus of UNLV, a place neither of us had considered before it popped up on a google search. Marcus wants to see if the Air Force can help him get to where he wants to go in life; if not than we will find our own way to Las Vegas. He is registered for a CNA course that starts next month so he is moving forward as well.
I am greatly looking forward to the day when I do not have to work a job that requires smelling like fries when I'm done. Fast food pays the bills but it is not what I want to do with my life. My path, for now, is clear I just need to get there.
