Western High School Career Day

Hello, It's been awhile because I've been writing. I find blogging takes away from my writing time. Not good when you're under contract. But I must post about my morning. I was asked by my daughter's friend to participate in the Western High School career day as an author. Now, this school is one of the top schools academically in Alberta. I wondered what I would say to students who are trying to get into Harvard and Princeton. But you know, both of my sessions had students who were passionate about writing. Some of these high school students have books they've finished. They asked questions about where to send, how to write a query. I was thrilled. They are so young and vibrant that I left with a feeling of pride in my work and what I do. Kids are aspiring to be writers. I tried to tell them not to give up on their dream but...they may have to find a way to write to make money first, before they actually have that book published. The publishing business has a lot of options as does the writing world. If I had to do it over again, I would enroll in a Creative Writing program at a University. That would be so exciting! I have a piece of paper that says--BSc. Yes, I graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology. Okay, so about this career day. I was so impressed with who they had speaking and the booths that were set up in the job fair. They didn't just focus on academics, even though the school is well known for academics. They had information on trades, cosmetology, massage therapy, sports psychology, the Red Cross, graphic art, design, fashion and on and on. The list was endless. They even had a stunt person/actor and a dancer from the Alberta Ballet. And of course they had a firemen, police officer, paramedic, vet, and lots of info on different universities. It was a wonderful event and I'm sure the students left feeling a little more secure about their future. Or maybe overwhelmed too. I guess I was impressed that they would include the arts!!! And thrilled. What a great day. Oh to be young again and filled with so many options and so much future. Onwards!