That feeling you're meant for something ~else~

Know the one?

I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I knew I wanted to be a professional writer (you know, the kind that makes a living by stringing sentences together).

I do know it came after a brief phase of wanting to be an astronaut (aged 7), followed by a year of conviction that I’d become an archeologist (aged 9 - 10… and hey, there’s still time).

I suppose the common thread between those career paths is a craving for exploration. Astronauts seek adventure in extraordinary places, archeologists in extraordinary eras. But words? They open the door to expansion in both of those directions – plus the ability to express it.

As I entered my teenage years, my ambition (and expectations) were honed by the likes of Andie Anderson, Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Priestly. While the industry transformed and cultural norms (thankfully) evolved in the years to follow, that craving for exploration – and expression – remained steadfast.

As did my desire to be a professional writer (you know, the kind that makes a li…