Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda

So, tomorrow I am turning 23 and I've realized that I've gone through some major life events in the past year.   First, I graduated college. Then, I got married. Now, I am in graduate school. Whoa, wait!!! What's next? And don't say babies. I am on the "track" for my life and I love the direction it's going (although it's going kind of fast!). However, I often like to think of things that I might have otherwise pursued. And, boy, my life would be so different if I would have pursued those tracks. Here are just a few careers I might have chased if I didn't end up where I am today. Or, they are tracks that I probably would have never actually taken, but think they'd be fun.

• Hairstylist - This is serious, ya'll. I sometimes seriously think about going to beauty school after seminary just because I love cutting Kyle's hair. Plus, I would get to talk to people all day and hear their stories. And cutting hair is a very practical skill. I also appreciate how trendy hairstylists are. 
• Interior Designer/Decorator - Omgeee. I love decorating. I love mixing patterns and neutrals. I love sewing custom pillows to spice up a place. I love painting spaces and renovating. I love thrifting. If, I had a show on HGTV it would be called "Makeovers with Molly."
• Design Magazine Editor in Chief - Um, how fun would it be to write a letter to your design audience every month with your big ole' signature and photo in the magazine? So.awesome. Sometimes I practice my signature for this very purpose. 
• Elementary School Teacher - I always wanted to be Miss Honey from Matilda. And kids. Geez, you have to love them. 
• Wedding Planner - I loved my own and would do it all again. Give me a business with the country-chic girls in the South and I'm good to go. 
• Counselor - I really love the idea of Marriage and Family Counseling. That's a tough path, though. I don't think I have the emotional energy to cope. 
• Adviser - I would love to work at a school and act as an adviser for students. I feel like I am good at organizing things and helping people put meaningful things together, such as, their life plans ;). 
• Wall Paint Name-r - Do you ever wonder how paint colors get their cool names -- "Bahama Blue" or "Playful Coral?" Somebody has to come up with them...just sayin'.
• Barista - Knowing how to make all types of coffee/fun-drinks is appealing to me. Who wouldn't want to be a barista? Except for those cranky customers might be the only downfall.
• Pastor - But, ultimately, I want to be a pastor. A trendy one at that. Want to know one of my biggest hopes? Someday, I want to have an office for students/congregants/or whoever to come by and sit and talk. I want my office to have a nice loveseat with zebra pillows on it. I want my office to be adorned with pictures, lamps and candles. And get this, this is my favorite part. I want to have a tea kettle readily available with hot water so my guests who stop by can have tea/cocoa upon their arrival. Then, we can sit and chat for awhile. And, I might be able to get a little bit of work done, too ;). Here's to the future...cheers!