LaShara Lashawn

One day I ask my grandmother while we were headed somewhere, probably to church, what she was good at. She paused and then she said ” I’m good at a lot of things, like a jack of all trades but master to none.” I thought this was the coolest response I had ever heard. Little did I know I would be affected by this disease as well. My grandmother was good at computers, decorating, playing the piano, orating, teaching, finances, parenting, mentoring, volunteering, chastising she could do it all. Due to her  being able to do so much and her undeniable confidence she would get stretched so thin.

I have come to realize that I am the exact same way. Id rather not work in groups but if I do Id rather be apart of the creative aspect. Cooking is a new favorite because I take recipes as a personal challenge from the creator. I am a natural-born leader and I don’t mind doing public speaking. I work well with children and I love encouraging their development. Volunteering is the best thing a person can do and it often doesn’t cost anything but a little bit of time. I have so many interest that I may seem a little scattered about. This is just who I am.

I know I want to be an educator/teacher/counselor. However I have to find ways to exercise my creative side. I enjoy going to the theater, painting at home, reading, finding my way in leadership roles at work. Speaking of work, Id rather not. If I could I would rather own my own business and do things I love such as travel, blog, drink good drinks, write books and do inspirational/ motivational speeches all over the world and some how make money. I often think about just diving in but I really want to finish my education with my BA which has been a journey itself.

Society can make you feel that by a certain age you should be making a certain amount, having obtain certain things and working a particular job. This only add stress to a persons live, often comparing oneself to their peers. I used to be this person and then life took over. I am doing okay for my age but I don’t have to live in a box to appease others. Sometimes I dont want to do anything, other times I want to join a band and change my name to sun flower. Then people will make you feel bad for being an employee, like HEY EVERYONE cant and probably shouldnt be an entrepeneur. I aspire to have my own some day and do things more so on my own terms.

Now years later my grandma is still her same too many hands in too many things self. However her age has slowed her down and now she knows her limitations, but if she cant do it she sure can give you an idea on how to do so. I always tried to be so precise when I was younger but it never worked. I always wanted to try everything if I could, in high school I would have played more sports if the seasons and money allowed. Being a jack of all trades excites me because when I have a family of my own I will encourage and expose my kids to any and everything that is fun, age appropriate and positive.

I think one thing people like myself struggle with is the ability to say NO. I think that comes with time. Right now I have my short-term goals and long-term goals in place but you never know..

eljay