The Dream is not yet Dead

I left high school thinking i was going to pursue a career in psychology and english. I still find great interest in both of these subjects, but my choice as a career, however has somewhat faded. I just don't think i want to go to school for eight years to get a masters or doctorate. There is the thought of what i could even do with a degree in psychology or english. I don't know if i would find happiness in helping people with their problems when i cannot even help myself with my own. I also don't know how well of a paying job i will find if i pursue a writing career. I do not care much for journalism. Having to meet a deadline stresses me out and affects my work. As i have mentioned in an earlier post, i enjoy reading and writing fiction. This would be fun, but the pay is not all that great (unless i'm lucky like J.K. Rowling!) If you do not sell or publish a book, then you do not get paid. This is not a very reliable career, unless you know that you will be extremely successful.

My major, as of now, is undecided. I did not want to lock myself into anything just yet, because i seriously do not know what i want to do. I cannot teach, because i'm not a people person or a very good speaker. I enjoy learning about things i am interested in, such as history, psychology, writing, and such. Maybe, I can be a professional learner! -haha.

This composition class did not completely discourage me from pursuing writing as my possible career. It just taught me that this type of writing is not my strong point and that i do not enjoy doing it. Therefore, if my interest is lacked, my ability to produce satisfactory work decreases. I have taken a creative writing class before and very much enjoyed it. I recieved a very good grade, also. I took a journalism class last year. I did not like it very much. It wasnt the class or the teacher or the writing. It was the deadlines and how its more "mathematical" if you will. There is more of a technique.. and i just like to go with the flow when i write.