What did I want to be when I grew up?

It was such an easy question when I was a child.  We all think we know exactly what we want to be when we grow up, but as time passes our dreams change.

In primary school I wanted to be a pro-tennis player.  My father was an excellent tennis player and we spent our Saturday’s on the tennis courts.  He coached me and I was happy to spend time with him and learn as much as I can.  Although I was a great tennis player on that level, my dream changed and I decided I want to become a lawyer.  I thought it would be great fun to stand in a court and plead someone’s case.  I loved the suites the lady lawyers would wear on the television programs.  It looked so glamorous.  This dream continued well into high school.  Unfortunately I found out a while later than no matter which type of client you received, you had no right in refusing his/her defense.  That completely put me off of becoming a lawyer.

Later in High School I decided I wanted to become a teacher.  I wanted to make a difference and specialize in coaching sports.  I started observing teachers.  Teaching was my main preference until one day I realize that when I start teaching I will grow old at school.  Strange idea, I know, but that changed my mind completely. 

I decided to do cosmetology, until I was on a sports tour in Namibia and my netball coach told me that I was too intelligent to do cosmetology.  It was June of my matric year.  She told me that she sees me in the public relations field.  I didn’t have a clue as to what public relations were at that time.  I got home from the tour, my parents and I did some research and here I am, a Public Relations Practitioner.

I had quite a journey from pro-tennis player to Public Relations Practitioner.  When looking back, I realized that I could have done any of those, but my path was laid out for me.

I LOVE what I do and wouldn’t change it for anything.