An Alternative Life
Have been thinking lately about what would happen if I decided to just switch my focus completely; to pursue an entirely new life and career. I could go back to school and change everything. Here are some ideas I've come up with:
1. Nurse. However, after finishing Atonement last night, I would prefer to be a nurse in London during World War I. I'd like to wear the tri-corner hats and stiff white uniforms and squeaky, sensible shoes. Drawback: blood and death. I don't think I'm squeamish about blood, but I don't know for sure. I've never faced anything more graphic than a nosebleed. Still, I like the idea of being able to fix people and am somewhat fascinated by being that close to the body in all of its weakness. I was a candy striper in high school, but the most I ever got to do was carry phlegm to the lab (totally gross).
2. Seeing-eye-dog trainer. Drawback: What if I get attached to one of the dogs? Or every single one?
3. Folk singer/guitarist. I'd start wearing patchwork skirts and growing my hair long. I'd write my own lyrics, most of which would probably concern cats. Drawback: Can't sing, plus don't really like to be too earnest.
4. Employee at Foot Locker. Can you imagine what it's like to wake up and go, I wonder if my black and white striped shirt is clean? Where's my whistle? Drawback: Not the greatest at customer service.
5. Homicide detective. Yes, yes, this is what I really want to be! And I would like my partner to be that Elliot guy from Law and Order. I believe I would be excellent at solving crimes. Alls you gotta do is assume that the most seemingly innocent person is really guilty. That's what happens in every episode of L and O. Drawback: Probably requires lots of training. As an aside, I overheard the cute coffee shop boy said something funny yesterday. They were talking about the NY mayor's prostitution scandal and he said, I can't wait until they make this into a Law and Order episode.
6. Forensic expert. Very interesting, but for drawback, see above.
7. Navy Seal. Drawback: Having to pretend that you like the government.
8. Stripper at a Crummy Neighborhood Nightclub on Columbus Avenue. Sure, why not? I have great tits and am pretty perky and friendly. It seems like easy $. Drawbacks: I am not as young as I used to be and so would probably only be able to get a Tuesday night shift. I do not have pole dancing training. It would probably make me hate men. I would likely become a speed addict.
9.Migrant farm worker. Drawback: Aside from roguing, I have no picking experience.
10. Hippie. Could start wearing tie-dye, smoking tons of dope, and wearing small spectacles. Drawback: Paycheck?
11. Staunch neo-conservative Republican Christian. Drawback: Seriously?
12. Marine biologist. Oh, yes, I would like to study the life of manatees. I would like to think that a daily perspective of the undersea world would help me to understand life on land better. I would learn to appreciate starfish. Drawback: I get sea sick and have a fear of drowning.
13. Performance artist. This would help me fulfill my desire to be noticed and enhance my creativity. Drawback: It seems kind of weird (no offense, LM).
14. Ice Sculpturist. Drawback: Ice makes my teeth hurt.
15. Roadie for the Dave Matthews Band. Drawback: I hate the Dave Matthews Band.
That's it. That's all I can come up with at this time. I could make a choice that would change my life, couldn't I? I could become an activist or a professional foster parent or a sex columnist and my life would go down an entirely different path.
1. Nurse. However, after finishing Atonement last night, I would prefer to be a nurse in London during World War I. I'd like to wear the tri-corner hats and stiff white uniforms and squeaky, sensible shoes. Drawback: blood and death. I don't think I'm squeamish about blood, but I don't know for sure. I've never faced anything more graphic than a nosebleed. Still, I like the idea of being able to fix people and am somewhat fascinated by being that close to the body in all of its weakness. I was a candy striper in high school, but the most I ever got to do was carry phlegm to the lab (totally gross).
2. Seeing-eye-dog trainer. Drawback: What if I get attached to one of the dogs? Or every single one?
3. Folk singer/guitarist. I'd start wearing patchwork skirts and growing my hair long. I'd write my own lyrics, most of which would probably concern cats. Drawback: Can't sing, plus don't really like to be too earnest.
4. Employee at Foot Locker. Can you imagine what it's like to wake up and go, I wonder if my black and white striped shirt is clean? Where's my whistle? Drawback: Not the greatest at customer service.
5. Homicide detective. Yes, yes, this is what I really want to be! And I would like my partner to be that Elliot guy from Law and Order. I believe I would be excellent at solving crimes. Alls you gotta do is assume that the most seemingly innocent person is really guilty. That's what happens in every episode of L and O. Drawback: Probably requires lots of training. As an aside, I overheard the cute coffee shop boy said something funny yesterday. They were talking about the NY mayor's prostitution scandal and he said, I can't wait until they make this into a Law and Order episode.
6. Forensic expert. Very interesting, but for drawback, see above.
7. Navy Seal. Drawback: Having to pretend that you like the government.
8. Stripper at a Crummy Neighborhood Nightclub on Columbus Avenue. Sure, why not? I have great tits and am pretty perky and friendly. It seems like easy $. Drawbacks: I am not as young as I used to be and so would probably only be able to get a Tuesday night shift. I do not have pole dancing training. It would probably make me hate men. I would likely become a speed addict.
9.Migrant farm worker. Drawback: Aside from roguing, I have no picking experience.
10. Hippie. Could start wearing tie-dye, smoking tons of dope, and wearing small spectacles. Drawback: Paycheck?
11. Staunch neo-conservative Republican Christian. Drawback: Seriously?
12. Marine biologist. Oh, yes, I would like to study the life of manatees. I would like to think that a daily perspective of the undersea world would help me to understand life on land better. I would learn to appreciate starfish. Drawback: I get sea sick and have a fear of drowning.
13. Performance artist. This would help me fulfill my desire to be noticed and enhance my creativity. Drawback: It seems kind of weird (no offense, LM).
14. Ice Sculpturist. Drawback: Ice makes my teeth hurt.
15. Roadie for the Dave Matthews Band. Drawback: I hate the Dave Matthews Band.
That's it. That's all I can come up with at this time. I could make a choice that would change my life, couldn't I? I could become an activist or a professional foster parent or a sex columnist and my life would go down an entirely different path.
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