Passion Brainstorm: Part I

I've decided that it's time to share something personal with the small group of blog followers I've accrued thus far... consider yourselves special!

For those of you who don't know, I am a big Google Docs user. I make grocery lists, plan the menus for the week, track Christmas shopping, plan upcoming events, and, most recently, have been working on what I like to call  my "Passion Brainstorm".When I come across an activity or job or idea that is especially appealing to me, I write it down. When I identify a specific quality in myself, I write it down. When I come up with one of my big dream crazy ideas, I write it down.

Why do I do this? Because it's actually incredibly empowering (although overwhelming!) to see everything I love and feel and think about life goals and aspirations all in one place.

So without further adieu, in the spirit of sharing this holiday season, I am going to share this brainstorm with you. Who knows, maybe it will trigger some great passion in you, or you'll have an idea for me! Pardon the lack of organization, it really is just a brain dump of thoughts and words!

Passion Brainstorm, Version 1.0

yoga

wellness

acupuncture

healthy eating

tea

food and cooking

babies and children

making people feel good

aromatherapy

writing

listening to music

relaxation techniques

traveling

Italy

tolerant

empathetic

positive outlook

problem solver

organized

strong writer

dual master’s in acupuncture and oriental medicine

midwifery

doula

yoga certification (focus on prenatal, postnatal, yoga with baby and kid’s yoga?)
work a part-time flexible job

later, get prenatal and postnatal yoga training, children’s yoga training

quilts?

kombucha - partner with vermont liberty tea? 

Thoughts from my mom (based on what I enjoyed as a child):

imagination

create worlds and happenings in which you were totally immersed

writer

children’s author

designer- baby clothes

playing house

taking care of babies

open day care

teach at private pre school

midwife

pediatric nurse practitioner

always played well with others

delighted to go new places

something to do with travel

italian

create an after school program to teach italian to young kids