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 star...