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Finding My Purpose

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I have put a lot of thought into it and I have decided to no longer pursue the child life career. It wasn't a decision that I took lightly. I invested a lot of time and energy into that career path and I didn't want to just "give up". For the most part, I believe that everything happens for a reason so after my last rejection I tried to look at the big picture (and remove the personal element) and understand "why" I had not been offered an internship. Although I think it is a truly magical role that is vital to the pediatric healthcare system, I realized I have some concerns in regards to it being my long term career. So, where do I go from here? Beyond going back to school, I am not totally sure. I have some ideas....I'm pretty sure I will write down the details of the different options, compare things such as educational course, salary, job outlook, etc and then ultimately go with my heart. Before I share my thoughts, I would love to hear ...
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Looking to pay it forward

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Honestly this story kind of makes me laugh but it involves a very kind act and I know the day will come when I am given the opportunity to pay if forward. Years ago, while fundraising for the Breast Cancer 3 Day, I discovered that a 20oz bottle holds a lot of coins. I passed them out to friends and ask that they collect their spare change for a few months. Although I no longer fundraise for that event, I have continued to collect change from around the house (so basically it is 99.9% Henry's money). When I fill a couple of the bottles I cash them in.Fast forward to yesterday, I had two bottles that were over flowing and I have a concert on Friday so I decided to cash in. First let me set the stage, I had just gone swimming and my hair was wet and ratty. I had not even changed out of my bathing suit. On top of my suit, I was wearing shorts that were a little too small and a tank top that was too big. The bottles were so full that it was hard to get the coins out. I would...
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I'm okay, I'm still me

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 I want to thank everyone that has been reaching out to me. I really am okay. I know everyone is used to me always being upbeat and positive and honestly, I still am....I'm just a little lost at the same time. There are tons of us that didn't get picked. Tons of us. Most applicants apply to children's hospitals all over the United States. Someone told me they applied to 30 hospitals. I applied to 1, just 1. Not only does it limit my options, but I have less interview experience than my counter parts. But it still hurts. Especially because of my personal connection to that 1 place that I applied. And it isn't that I am "giving up" but I do think it is reasonable to be exploring my other options. For example, I could get my Masters of Arts in Teaching and become a teacher. Maybe I could even be in a small classroom setting where I could do some therapeutic type activities. I have a great job. I really do. I am able to interact with patients and...
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Hurt, Angry, Lost

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I am feeling pretty lost. Last week, I found out that I did not get the child life internship. It was my fourth time applying. After my interview, I said that I would be disappointed if I did not get it but that I was glad to finally have an onsite interview. I also said that I believe everything happens for a reason...blah, blah, blah But, that feeling is out the door. I am mad, I'm hurt, and I feel lost. At this point, I just don't know what to do. I don't feel like I will ever be good enough (to get a child life internship at my desired location). I have my degree, I have done my practicum and I have dedicated 7 years of my life to this company. I also have plenty of people in the field cheering for me but none of it is enough. I am not what they are looking for. If everything happens for a reason, what does this mean? What is it that I am supposed to be doing with my life? And why, at almost 40 years old haven't I figured it out yet?
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