Do, mi, sol...I have now used those words, or syllables rather, so often that my brain doesn't know what I did without them in the first place! Solfege is often frustrating to me, but then I remember why I am learning it. I want to become a music therapist, and it all starts by learning fundamental musical skills. Eventually, I want to be a music therapist who owns a private practice mainly for children with autism and developmental delays. I want to live wherever the good Lord takes me, but somewhere like North Carolina weather would be perfect. I want to be married with four kids and aside from being a music therapist, I want to be a stay at home mom with my kids. A good middle class salary is all I really want with a reasonable house and one car is plenty. Honestly, that is my dream.
I have to take little steps to get where I want to be. The first step was deciding to come to college and pursue a degree. I have done that step and am currently pursuing a music therapy degree. I have to finish 141 hours to receive my degree but it will be totally worth it. For my internship, I'll work with a group that focuses on children with autism and developmental delays. Then I will get a job, hopefully, at my internship site. While working, I want to attend Appalachian State and study for my masters in expressive arts therapy. After I receive my masters, I will open my private practice in my home and from there, work at home and possibly pursue a doctoral degree at Lesley University. As far as getting a husband...that'll come when God says so! That's the least of my concerns at this point.
My goals take time, but I know I can achieve anything I set my mind to. With the great resources I have now, I can take the steps I need to take to reach my goals. With a can-do attitude, I'm ready to jump in and get started on my rainbow connection!
I'm glad that you already seem to be committed to your future career, Mackenzie, and it sounds like you have some good plans for getting to where you'd like to be. One thing that you might add, if you're wanting to eventually open your own practice, is a couple of business courses along the way.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your article Mackenzie!! You are such an inspiration and you are going to be an AMAZING Music Therapist!!! I know that God is going to work through you to change SO many lives and do great things! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so good that you have such a wonderful idea and career path ahead of you! I know you'll work hard to get to the place where you want to be, and you'll excel at whatever you do! I really love Appalachian State too, the mountains in Boone are so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI think you will be a wonderful Music Therapist Mackenzie! Your personality is so perfect for it and I have no doubt that you will work hard and make your dreams come true:)
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