George Gershwin thought of the concept of Rhapsody in Blue on a subway. Talk about urban inspiration. I wish he didn't die so young.
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Is it too late to say, "I should've taken lit"?
I kinda envy Miyo cos well, she's on her way to living my dream. If I was good enough to stay in JC, I would've done literature all the way. Sure, I hate learning the difference between alliteration and assonance, but I think literature is the key to understanding the human condition and what people do to each other. There's truth and meaning in every little sentence crafted by people.
Law on the other hand, is a fucked up discipline which exposes the ugly side of society, and ultimately shows that reform and improvement is invariably stymied by practicality. The widow can't sue because she doesn't have enough money to push for a continuance. The CEO pushes a little sexual harassment suit aside with a little piggy bank for rainy days. What a total farce.
The law is not justice. At best it shows man's total inability to live amicably with one another, simply relying on this flawed mechanism to settle disputes and give satisfaction. At worst it's the muscling out of the little man by the behemoth of the masses disguised as democracy. It sickens me that the reason I'm even pursuing such a course is because of the career prospects. I am selling out so I can buy an extra pair of pumps. WTF man.
I'm pretty sure there are lawyers out there who fight for what's right and give voices to those who otherwise don't have one, but let's not kid ourselves. We're only doing this because we can. If we really did care about people, we'd be brain surgeons or cancer researchers. At least they are clearly carrying out a meaningful existence (except for abortionists, who are beyond the scope of this post).
But then again, I was hoping to become the next JD Salinger by taking literature. He definitely wouldn't have earned a dime in Singapore.
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Yesterday when I raised the subject of getting a new phone, my dad (again) retorted, "Don't spend money unnecessarily!"
Me: (to my younger brother) This is why I don't wanna join the civil service.
Dad: I'm only telling you this because you're not working yet.
Me: And when I do start working, a pedophile will pay for your retirement. I'll be a defence lawyer. Another thing: when I start earning my own money, can I buy a Vespa?
Dad: No, I'd rather you'd be a prosecutor. And never ever get a motorbike. Wanna see some pictures of motorcycle accidents? (He starts googling)
Me: Uh, I'll pass.
Dad: Isaac, come see some pictures of dead motorists!
Bro: Not now, I'm eating!
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If I were on my way to living my dream, I would have gotten some random university offer in advance, but sadly no. I'm mediocre and mainstream, and I chose the mainstream route because the alternative route is fraught with more troubles. Like Frost said, the road less travelled will make all the difference, and your payoffs are not due yet, so hang tight till you get your cert.
With that aside, I couldn't help but notice that you are disillusioned with your course of study, and in turn, human nature. True, laws are crafted as people need restraint from pummeling each other, but look at it this way - they are benchmarks and yardsticks for keeping things in line - besides, Lit has a few pessimistic writers - I know, I did Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
P.S. Vespas are cute and your dad's morbidity is quite hilarious.
'It sickens me that the reason I'm even pursuing such a course is because of the career prospects. I am selling out so I can buy an extra pair of pumps. WTF man.'
bleh deep down,the whole class is doing that mainly for that reason and it sucks.
but the more and more you do study law,you lose faith.especially when reading criminal and contract law.
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