Seriously Silly

Let's get serious...ly silly. What does that mean? It means taking what you love and what you want to do and bringing it all together. I suppose it doesn't have to be silly, per se. Let me explain.

Say you want to sing. Maybe American Idol auditions don't come anywhere near you, but that doesn't mean they never will. Sing in your shower, sing in your car, sing anywhere; the more you do it the more practice you get, and we all know what they say about practice. Keep your eyes open for local karaoke nights, make friends with the DJ at your club, network enough and you just might find yourself in a recording studio before you know it.

Maybe acting is more your thing. Get your stagy-self to the nearest theater company and get to work, son. Drum up a drama group at church. Whatever it takes. Got your heart set on Matt Lauer/Meredith Viera's gig? Well, that one requires a little more certification (diplomas and degrees), but that doesn't mean you get invited to the job. Win internships. Write freelance. Perform your best anchor-impression in front of your mirror at night. Find a news story, write it, and get a friend to tape you delivering it; that way you'll have something solid to deliver at an interview. Experience (like our favorite site) is everything in this world.

Remember that people aren't born with their job, or even knowing what they want their job to be. So have fun with your hobbies, take your silly side seriously, and you may end up finding your purpose along the way!