i've been tagged by nathalie, so now i have a task. i must choose five occupations from those listed below, and then explain to you what i would do if i were able to pursue that particular line of work. choices: scientist, farmer, musician, doctor, painter, gardener, missionary, chef, architect, linguist, psychologist, librarian, athlete, lawyer, inn-keeper, professor, writer, llama-rider, bonnie pirate, astronaut, world-famous blogger, justice in any one court of the world, married to any current famous political figure. lawyer: if i were a lawyer, i would work for the international justice mission or human rights watch or something similar having to do with international human rights, primarily focused on fighting and prosecuting sexual exploiters. this would all take place in south asia or south america, or maybe africa. while i'm out fighting injustice, my lovely husband would be raising our children and making beautiful music with his new banjo. if living on another continent was too draining for our family, we would move to d.c. or new york, and i could travel frequently to consult. alternatively, i could work for the aclu or be a prosecutor in new york city. writer: if i were a writer, i would write brilliant non-fiction essays that make my reader want to be my best friend, like anne lamott. but i would also do freelance journalism around the world, especially from countries affected by war. i would be a voice for the oppressed. yes, if i were a writer. inn-keeper: my inn would be an urban inn - somewhere like paris or prague or brussels. or mumbai (the largest city in the world!) i would offer fresh chai every morning and a tea time in the afternoon. every bed would have a down comforter. of course, if it were in mumbai, every bed would have a lovely lightweight cotton tapestry. linguist: if i were a linquist, like nathalie, i would be a translator for the UN, of course. just like nicole kidman in "the interpreter." except that i might work for the UN in geneva instead of new york. professor: i would teach social work, and i would challenge my students to get to know a world outside their own, like my professors did. i would teach at a private liberal arts school - one small enough to get to know my students and have them over for dinner. ok. now leigh and sharon are it!