Reflections on my life

It's that time of year when I begin to wonder whether I should stay in the profession that I'm in, or whether I should do something new.  I have been a lawyer for almost 23 years now, and in public service that entire time.  I have dealt almost exclusively with children during that time, and I regret not one single moment.  But the environment of it all is so toxic and so disheartening, that as I make major changes in my life, I think this is the time to make yet more changes.

So, what do I think I should do now?  Several thoughts have entered my mind.  I mentioned to Fran, one of my fellow CT members, that I thought about going to Florida and taking up painting surf boards for a living - not bad, but probably not all that realistic - I do have a 9 year old after all.  Then I thought maybe I would like to just work a couple part-time jobs here and there and be "mindless" to the extent that I would not have to be making life decisions for kids' lives every second of the day.

Then I decided what I really want is to go back to school and take classes in graphic and web design.  So, while I still have a good paying job with benefits and a retirement plan, I'm looking into that opportunity and will be pursuing that dream.  I have finally taken control over my life and my destiny.  I can't very well tell my daughter to do that if I'm not doing it.