Sunday, November 2, 2008

"Amateur" vs. Professional

If I could spend all of my time cooking meals for family and friends I definitely would. I guess that I would consider myself an “amateur” because no matter what I’m always trying a new recipe or buying a new cookbook. I look forward to the holidays when I can contribute to a large home cooked family meal. I have no intention of opening up a restaurant or becoming a chef. The only motivation that I have is the smile and comfort one feels when they eat something that truly tastes amazing.
I think passion is something that is essential to have in your life. Everything that I do cannot always be done according to what I feel passionate about. However, the passion that I have for life and the major that I study everyday is the motivation that I have to get through everything else. It has taken me a long time to find my passion and embrace it, and I feel lucky knowing that some people never will. When I graduate and begin to search for a job I will be able to bring my passion to the table. Having passion for a career shows and makes a difference in the work that one does. That is why for me it is necessary to do something that I love rather then something that may be practical. One day I will be a professional in every sense of the word, but I will also consider myself an amateur because I will love what I do!!

1 comment:

Amanda said...

Though I experience it in my own life, it was really nice to read your blog to find that your passion for what you do gets you through everything else. I had never thought to put my passions and other activities into words like you did.

If you have any great recipes feel free to send them my way =].