Monica Bhide If you have spent any time reading my work, you may have noticed that my bio always says “engineer.” If you did not know that, well, now you do! I am a recovering engineer and I got my M.Sc degree from the very prestigious George Washington University…. 23 years ago this week.
I worked in my field of study for a decade and then chose to move to a new industry – writing. I had always wanted to be a writer… although I did not have the courage to follow that path initially. When a close friend died, it shook my world and I decided to quit my job to pursue writing. I never imagined where this new pursuit would take me. I guess I did not need to see a goal or a vision. I was and am so happy writing (on most days!) that the end goal doesn’t seem that important anymore. I will not lie and tell you that every day is glorious. There are days I want to throw the computer out the window. But then, there are days like today — after 23 years, my alma mater (a school I respect so much) ran a six page story on my work. My NEW work. The work so many said would lead nowhere.
I only share this to tell you this: Do it your way. Do it with love, with passion, with dedication. Do it like it matters and your work will be rewarded.
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Great story!
Thank you so much!