one proper way to start a career, or, I wasn’t too stupid at 23

As an aside to the study of What is Philosophy?, and perhaps more as an historical note to myself, I would like to share some writing of mine from a larger email between me and a close friend, Emily August, in the June of 2006:

i say that i’m confused and don’t know what the hell to do with my life, but it doesn’t bother me in the horrible way it used to a few months ago. i’ve been constantly reminding myself that i’m only 23 and i can do ANYTHING because i am smart and awesome and beautiful (which you’ve helped me realize) and that if i constantly try to improve myself something good will happen for me. this state of post B.A. angst has been almost exhilarating lately because i know i am free to do whatever. what i have to do now is choose something i love to do and just do it with all the love and passion i have for god’s sake. i haven’t chosen what to do yet but i think i’ve found some things i love and i’ll pursue those things.

I certainly enjoy the line, “what i have to do now is choose something i love to do and just do it with all the love and passion i have for god’s sake.”.

It seems to be a proper way to start doing.