As a 20-something girl in the full time work force, I have found the 9-to-5 (or in my case 8-to-5) world to be most disappointing. As I told The Lieutenant recently, my new aspiration in life is to become a Lady of Leisure. There are several supporting reasons for this decision noted below:
- When faced with a choice between work and leisure, I always choose leisure- a value that every Lady of Leisure must uphold.
- A Lady of Leisure should be always occupied, but never busy. For instance: I have several dozen craft ideas in various stages of completion. Because of my constant inspiration, I will always be occupied. Because of my wonderful lack of follow-through, I will never be busy.
- Everyone knows that a Lady of Leisure must have, at best, a voracious appetite for books- at least a mild interest in the current events and the news. I happen to be a fantastic reader and can finish an interesting book within record time. This talent should not be overlooked.
- Obviously a Lady of Leisure must not have children, as children are the anthithesis of leisure. I do not have children, therefore I am an excellent candidate
Obstacles to said goal (and my plans to overcome them) are as follows:
- A true Lady of Leisure should be independently wealthy or have a wealthy benefactor, therefore freeing her to enjoy whatever pastime she sees fit. I unfortunately have neither, but am currently looking into whether a hard-working husband can be substituted.
- The social stigma of being well-educated yet unemployed: I believe that this misunderstanding can be cleared up by simply explaining my situation to the interested parties. I find that in this time of economic unrest it is only fair that I (who have no desire to work) allow my job to be bestowed upon one of those souls who are unhappily unemployed. Therefore, my becoming a lady of leisure is for the greater good.
