THE ECHO ZONE

What I wanted to do vs. what I actually do

Echo Ishii

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Well. Well. Well.

i always knew that I wanted to travel, so I figured whatever I did I’d live in a foreign country, which I do. At the time I wanted to love in Mexico or England. I’m not sure why, but it’s probably because  I only knew anything about a handful of countries. 😀

I knew I wanted to write a book someday.  I used to make little books and handmade covers; most with bizarre plots. I wanted to be on the radio too. I used to make up radio plays with with my tape recorder and have my sister help with sound effects. I also wanted to work in a museum, ie. The Smithsonian or the British Museum.

About college time I was under pressure to be a lawyer, teacher, or minister. I did get a teaching certificate, but never liked teaching high school.  I took the law school exam, but didn’t pursue it when I discovered I had no interest. I had no desire to go into ministry, and that caused a big rift with my family for years.

At the moment, I’m happy with my job. I work as a university lecturer. It’s not the first job I thought of as a child, but it suits me, and it gives me flexibility to go to all my daughters school events. And I get to spend a lot of time in the library.

And I get to write!!

10 responses

  1. Megan Slayer Avatar
    Megan Slayer

    University lecturer sounds pretty interesting. Plus, you’re a writer. Sounds like you’re living the life. 🙂 Go you!

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  2. lydiaschoch Avatar
    lydiaschoch

    What a cool job you have! What subjects do you teach at your university?

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    1. Echo Ishii Avatar
      Echo Ishii

      English, second language learners.

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  3. Aymee Avatar
    Aymee

    ‘a lawyer, a teacher, or a minister’ – that sounds like the start of a really bad joke. Hah. Glad you were able to find something you enjoy doing that also gives you the ability to do what you love.

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    1. Marianne Avatar
      Marianne

      Aymee, only if they were walking into a bar … and you would know, oh queen of bad jokes 🙂

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      1. Aymee Avatar
        Aymee

        Exactly my thought. 😀

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    2. Echo Ishii Avatar
      Echo Ishii

      😂

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  4. Patrick Prescott Avatar
    Patrick Prescott

    Glad you settled into something you like and have plenty of time to write. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/08/wc-081220.html

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  5. Marianne Avatar
    Marianne

    Re: …but it suits me. … and that’s what a job SHOULD do…

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  6. tenajean Avatar
    tenajean

    Interesting post. I did a few of those things, they didn’t fit. What is important is that you have a job that suits you and life is good. Congratsl. Many people spend a lifetime searching for what you have. Enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing. Here’s mine. https://www.tenastetler.com/lsrs-wed-blog-challenge-what-i-wanted-to-do-when-i-grew-up-vs-what-i-do/

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