I’ve had some time to think about this whole career/major thing recently, especially over spring break. It’s really quite a complicated business—one that often has me clutching my head and gasping for breath like a fish. But honestly—it’s not an easy business. Talking to people helps sometimes, but it mostly just confuses me more. So I think I’ve finally figured it out.

Here’s what I did:

I made a slip of paper for each career choice anyone has ever suggested to me. If more than one person has suggested or recommended a particular career, I put in that number of slips with that career. I figure that the first one I pull out of the hat will be a divine ordinance and therefore right. So I’ve got all my options in Ben’s old baseball cap—which he must have left home when he went to the C’s this morning— and I stuck in my hand and pulled out …

Engineering.

Okay, so I wasn’t willing to go through on my plan at first. Obviously this was some mistake or irony of providence—a sign, maybe, that this is not a good way to choose a major. But then I started thinking about it, and engineering really makes sense. I’ve always wanted a stable job, and a woman engineer has a really good chance for being hired quickly with good pay. I’ve found out recently I’ve got a good head for problems and math and such and I’m not averse to this kind of stuff. There are other reasons. I talked to my parents, and they agreed that it was a drastic change but probably for the best. I’ve looked at the options, and I’m thinking combustion engineering, but I haven’t really made up my mind about all that. This all just makes so much more sense than any of my previous plans! I’m super excited about it. What do y’all think?

But here's the coolest news: I saw a new, exclusive 4th Season Doctor Who preview/interview, and they said that they're giving the Daleks a new, better war cry:

"White Rabbit! WHITE RABBIT!"

-Inky

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1. Logan on April 1, 2008 at 10:28 AM

   That's so awesome! Engineering! I too recently had a revelation and after discovering my talent for writing poetry, decided to switch to an English major. I'm stoked about it man.

    
2. Marigold on April 1, 2008 at 12:20 PM

   Well, this is certainly an interesting devlopment. :-) I think I'll stick with my major, though.
   
   Great idea for the day. :-)

    
3. Anonymous on April 1, 2008 at 8:15 PM

   Wow! I hope you have fun!

    
4. Anonymous on April 3, 2008 at 5:15 AM

   Not sure what I think.
   
   You're going to the dark side! Engineering! Augh! *grin*
   
   Hmmm....