Prompt: Write a diary entry dated 10 years in the future.

I’ll admit that I’ve been looking at the computer screen for about 15 minutes, eagerly awaiting some confident sounding words to appear to give me some indication of what lies ahead.  It’s almost like your peering into a crystal ball or having your palm read to give some indications about what’s headed your way.

Heck, it’s day 4 in to this journal writing and I don’t know if it’s a good idea.

10 years ago, I was comfortable in my career managing a ophthalmology office.  I had 4 full time employees who worked with me and a staff of 2 to 6 that rotated around depending on the doctor that was there.  I was happy, fulfilled.  If you would have asked me then what I thought I would be doing in 10 years, the answer would have never been what I am doing now.

My current life, 10 years ago, wasn’t even a blip on the radar.  Now, don’t misunderstand me.  I am very happy with my life.  I am SO very blessed.  I’m just saying that the past me had no idea what the future me was going to be doing.

That’s why it’s so very hard for me to try and figure out what the next ten years has in store for me.  But, I guess I could make some long term goals and see where it goes from there.

In 10 years I would:
1) like to have mastered throwing amazing tea pots, cups/saucers, creamers and lidded sugar jars on the wheel.
2) would like to be able to make amazing sculptures from clay
3) make my own glazes
4) be able to sell enough of my work to sustain the business and maybe make a little money as well
5) develop my own style of “art” that is smooth, flowing and eye-catching
6) to have a partner or associate to work with
7) to become comfortable with Raku and create some awesome pieces of work with this method
8) learn how to step out of my comfort zone and really reach for unique pieces
9) have a dedicated place in the studio for Fiona to be when she’s in the studio with me
10) learn to take better photos and videos

So, one goal for each year.  That, to me is a doable goal.  And yes, these goals are just for my “professional” life.   Honestly, I would love to open a retail store that is part tea room/shop and the other part is where you can learn to make your own pottery (even though a paint your own might be a more profitable solution).  But that’s a whole other thing that I am not ready to even think about more than just the concept.

I invite you to take this journey with me and lets see where we all are in 10 years.