Okay, so I was just thinking about this the other day, you know, my birthday – June 16th, 1987. That makes me a Gemini, right? It’s funny how sometimes these labels kinda stick with you, or maybe you just start noticing things that fit.
I remember back in my twenties, I was all over the place. Seriously. One minute I wanted to be a musician, pouring everything into my guitar. The next, I was convinced I needed a super stable office job, like accounting or something. My friends used to joke about it, saying I had two different people living inside my head. Maybe they were onto something.
The Big Career Flip-Flop
There was this one time, it stands out. I actually did get a pretty decent job in marketing. Regular paycheck, benefits, the whole deal. I buckled down, told myself this was it, be sensible. I lasted maybe, what, eight months? I felt like I was suffocating. The routine, the same tasks day in, day out. It just wasn’t clicking.
So, what did I do? I quit. Just like that. Didn’t even have another job lined up. My parents nearly had a heart attack. I took all the money I’d saved – wasn’t much – and decided I was going to try freelance writing. Completely the opposite direction, right? Talk about a Gemini move.
- Stable job? Check.
- Sudden urge for freedom? Double check.
- Impulsive decision? Absolutely.
It was rough at first, really rough. Lots of instant noodles and worrying about bills. But honestly, the freedom felt amazing. I could work on different topics, manage my own time. It suited that part of me that craved variety. One week I’d be writing about tech gadgets, the next about gardening tips. Kept things interesting, you know?
Making Peace With It
Looking back now, being born on June 16th, being tagged as a Gemini… maybe it’s just a coincidence, maybe it’s a bit of self-fulfilling prophecy. Who knows? But I’ve kinda learned to lean into it. That feeling of being pulled in different directions? I don’t fight it as much anymore.
I realized that I need that variety. I need to juggle a few things at once to feel engaged. My work life now reflects that. I still do freelance writing, but I also picked up photography, and sometimes I help local businesses with their social media. It’s not one single path, and that’s okay.
It’s not always easy. Sometimes I still feel scattered, like I should just pick one thing and stick to it. But mostly, I’ve accepted this is just how I operate. This Gemini born back in ’87 seems hardwired for a bit of chaos, and honestly, life’s rarely boring.
