To me, my path has been a long and winding road. Maybe it has taken me longer because at the beginning I was sure I had it all figured out. I studied English eduacation in college, but soon realized that I was taking the easy way out. I wanted a challenge, so I changed to special education, which I love. The class room is not the place for me, though. Neither was Indiana University. I started failing classes because I didn't go. I just hated school. During this time Dan and I were transitioning into marriage, responsiblility. I went to see an advisor who suggested general studies as a fast way to get me out of school with a degree. I had lots of credits in lots of general areas! Twenty more credit hours, and I could have a general studies degree. I finished 17 credits, and need 3 science hours to graduate. One class. But, I'm not really interested in finishing. Most people hate to hear that, so I'll apologize right away. I think its really ironic. People always asking me what I wanted to do. "Not sure." Next question..what is your degree? "Will be general studies. That doesn't narrow it down, does it?" In the midst of all of that, I became a real estate agent, and did that for a year. Dan and I bought a series of houses that we fixed up and re-sold, and a couple that we rented out. Now, that I really loved. I love finding places that just need TLC and turning them into a potential home. Picking out paint is my favorite part! We have been very successful at that, but it has never been a full-time endeavor, and won't be. I worked for a couple years for an agency that assists adults with developmental disabilities in the community. That was fun, we went shopping, and to the movies. I became attatched to some of my clients. Still, couldn't see me doing that for the rest of my life. I worked for my parents company for a year, which was long enough to pay off $11,000 in debt. I had stuggled with that problem for about 6 years. I've been debt free since May 2005. I did administrative stuff for them, not fun, but fun to be with family (for the most part:). This is becoming a complicated and long story, so I'll get to the point. What a struggle it has been. How uncomplete I have felt. Unworthy..like a stupid, nobody. Until, I opened my mouth to sing...
HEY, I WAS an english education major too. i am just now starting to read your journey of who you are. so i am starting at the beginning. thanks for writing this....
Ps 27:4 One thing I have desired from the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to pray in His temple.(MKJV)
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