It's my perrogative

I had no idea resume writing was such a craft. I have always used a Word template or created my own quickie design in a few minutes. So far, my old standby has served me well. However, now I'm being told it's not "professional" enough. The same comment was made about my LinkedIn profile photo and my business card. Ugh...professional...that word makes the hairs on the back of my neck bristle. I happen to like roses and the color pink! But, I digress...

My vision of professionalism is totally related to the type of profession a person is in. If I spot a plumber's crack while he's fixing pipes at my house, that's not unprofessional-it's part of his uniform. If a daycare teacher greets me in a spit-up stained smock and a smile, I just smile back and hope it wasn't my kid who puked on her. If I see a banker/stockbroker/customer service rep/(insert any other stuffy job here) scratching the back of her leg with her toe on the elevator, I pity the fool who decided boring suits and itchy stockings are symbols for corporate America.

I am a woman. I am an artist. I see the world in the color. I am a writer. I am a creator. I go against the grain. Some say, "Why?" I say, "Why not?" My footsteps are on the road less traveled. I will write books. I will start my own publishing company. I will have pink letterhead with roses on it. It will be professional. And you will love it.