The Art of Living

“What good would that do to you after graduation?”

That was the first question and the initial reaction that my mom had when I told her that I want a liberal arts degree. I was so engrossed with many books and topics on humanities during high school that I was bent on pursuing a degree that has many subjects or electives on the matter.

I was able to convince her that my future would not be jeopardized by having a liberal arts diploma. But I must admit that I had a hard time enumerating the possible jobs that I could get with a degree that deals with almost anything under the sun.

I originally planned to go to law school after graduation. However, I didn’t find law that much interesting. It would definitely be cool to be called “counsel.” But then again, I would most probably be called something else when I become a member of the bar. It’s not that flattering when you’re being referred to as a reptile or a dreaded member of the marine species.

I’m happy with the way things turned out after graduation. While my job might not get me a BMW or a Jaguar anytime soon, I think I could safely say that I’m living quite comfortably. Hmm maybe I should delete this line. My boss would probably use this blog entry to ward off any requests for a raise.

Although I ditched my original plan of becoming a lawyer, my present job ironically deals partly with the law. You all know that I handle or process public records for a living, and that includes court records. I think I’ve already read tons of statute and case books that could propel me to graduation day in any law school in the country. But, then again, I’m already happy with what I am and with what I have today.