Modern Cotton: if i could, bet i would...

okay, okay. I know I'm going to sound like a complete freak of nature, but here I go anyway...

I confess that I'm a full-blown, glasses wearing, list making, literature loving closet nerd. There. I said it. Not that I've ever really tried to hide it.

But when I woke up at the un-Godly hour of 5 a.m. (yes, 5:53 is still not 6) to sign up for classes for the last time I was filled with the oh so bittersweet feeling that I don't want to be done.

I'm hesitant to move on for all the expected reasons: I love my friends, my memories, and my major, and I'm not quite sure I have enough knowledge to take on the big, bad working world after graduation.

That said, I've been thinking about what I would do if, in fact, I actually had endless funds to pay for school and a full lifetime to learn everything I wanted to before applying it. (because I realize more school is outrageously expensive AND I'd be approximately 80 when I completed my studies. Not exactly ideal)

Here they are. The things I still wish I could dabble in before I strut my stuff across that stage with pseudo-diploma in manicured hand:

1) Law

Yes, I realize it'd be hard, time consuming, and tedious, but I just can't help it. I'm beyond fascinated by cases and rules (go figure. all that E! True Hollywood Story nonsense actually sank in.)

There's something about arguing that just never gets old to me (again, go figure. I'm not naive enough to think it's not obvious that I'm a semi- passively aggressive, sarcastic individual who enjoys being right by way of factual evidence. I'd LOVE to be a prosecuting attorney or an adoption lawyer. No shady defense for me. As much as I like to argue, I still have a conscience.

And I won't lie...there's some sort of pride I'd have just by saying I did it. To get through law school and, Lord-willing, pass the Bar would be pretty ballin' if I do say so myself.

2) Film Production

My love of movies is not just surface level. I love to watch them, quote them, and I'd love to make them. Granted I had my shot in a JMC class, but most know just how well that went. Nevertheless, I'm still fascinated.

It's just interesting to me all the aspects that go into getting the perfect shot. To imagine something and have the ability or means to make it a reality.

3) PR/ the PR Practicum

[ahahahaha love this]

If I'd had more time, I would have loved to do the print AND PR track at Samford. I think it's interesting and would make me more marketable.

4) Beauty School

Okay, don't laugh. I've always wanted to go to beauty school. Sephora and Ulta are my happy places (besides book stores). But in all seriousness...I'd love to just know how to color my own hair.

5) Politics/ Political Science

My one Intro class was enough to let me know that I'm not politically inclined. I wish I was, though. Maybe it goes back to law (see #1) or maybe it has nothing to do with it. Either way, I wish I was more informed and educated in the ways of our government. I used to want to do political PR. I love D.C. and desire to know the inner workings of the power players, but I guess I'll just have to settle for the news... yikes.

6) Jewelry

This is just an interest of mine, but what makes someone qualified to work in a jewelry store? Sales? Knowledge of gemstones? I haven't the slightest idea, but always intrigued me.

7) Teaching

It's no secret that'd I'd LOVE to be a high school American English teacher. Maybe I will someday. I have no clue, but time will tell..

8) Sociology

I'm in a sociology of contemporary social problems class now and LOVE it. Fascinating to learn about how social settings affect things and debate the nature v. nurture stuff. I particularly like the topics of deviance, crime, and medicine.

9) Wedding Planning

Again I say, don't laugh. Planning Emily's (my older sister) wedding I secretly loved combing the bridal magazines to find specifics. I realize I'm not the most warm and fuzzy person in the world, but I also think I'm organized and driven enough to meticulously make something happen. I'm also a sucker for wedding blogs--they're one of my guilty pleasures.

10) Culinary School