Finding Passion

No, not that kind.

Well, actually, yes, that kind is involved, but I'm starting from the clean one - finding what you're passionate about in life. (With apologies to my pal R, who first used that phrase to me.)

I was talking with Stepson earlier today - in itself a minor miracle - he seemed to be interested... Explaining to him why Daddy and I aren't footing a bunch of bills for him, now that he's enrolled himself in something. "If you're passionate about it, L, you'll find a way to do it no matter what obstacles are put in your path. If it doesn't grab you, no amount of free money will get you through it." Bottom line: get a job, pay for your stuff yourself. If you pass, you'll get it back. You don't pass, this time it's your own money you wasted.

Harsh. Well, at least by comparison to how things have been done in his young life so far. Thus far, he's had a free ride, and we've now pulled that rug out. You want it, you pay for it.

Heck, he's still living rent-free and getting fed. Nowhere near a "difficult" living arrangement. But you have to start somewhere if you're ever going to help a kid grow up.

Anyway, we got into this big discussion of our passions - things that really turn our respective cranks.

Like Hubby. Works with computers all day. First thing he does when he comes home is open up his computer. He's watching tv and surfing. Hell, he's fallen asleep with the laptop open on his tummy!

Hubby is passionate about computers.

I am passionate about layout, graphics, spelling, and quilting. And a few other things not suitable to mention in a public space.

Point is, you take your life in your hands if you ask me about one of these things - in the sense that a great deal of it may pass before your eyes while I'm going on and on and on....

Because I can't stop talking about them. Can't stop thinking about them. The ideas come flooding in, too fast to catch, too many to make in one lifetime...

Ya gotta find your passion in life! Otherwise, ...

Well, otherwise, what the heck is the point?!