Got What it Takes?

My total score on the "got what it takes to be a reporter?" self-quiz was a 22 (not great but certainly not horrible). It took me forever, or rather what seemed like forever, to finally decide on a major. I really wanted to make sure I picked the right career for me: somewhere I could be happy, make a difference and still have a family one day if I so chose. I chose journalism because I have a passion for reading and writing, but more importantly because I have a passion for people. That being said, after taking three years to finally come to a decision, it's not as though all my questions and doubts magically disappeared and that taking a quiz made me question for the 1st time if I chose the right profession. The thing is I don't know if we can ever be 100% certain of any decision we make. A choice implies options and every option leads down a different road which in turn leads to yet more options. It's a vicious, endless cycle of questioning and doubt, if you let it be. I'm choosing to stop the madness. I will walk confidently into the major and profession I've decided on and in the end if I fail miserably I will at least have stories to write in my journal if not in a magazine, and what a fine journal it will be :o)

Here's a brief overview of what I have working in my favor: I enjoy reading and writing and do so often, I'm quite fond of appropriately spelled words, I'm curious and like to solve mysteries (I'll thank Nancy Drew for that), I can't stand the thought of a 9-5 desk job,, I like talking to strangers

Here's a brief overview of what I have working against me: I don't handle criticism well, I'm far from technologically savvy, I can't remember trivia to save my life (but isn't that why we have pens and paper?), I'm not what one would call "fearless."

In short, what I have in talent I lack in temperament.