Coolest job ever

So I was out several nights ago when someone made a remark that I should consider being a comedian (trust me I was funnier at that time...maybe also because we were all a bit under the influence...of the awful Canadian winter). So I entertained this new 'career' direction - afterall how many people REALLY land that job that they've always wanted. This guy seems to prove it (you'll remember him in this).  Apparently he is a doctor but thought he had better talents in this field.

Then what would be my version of a dream job? Well, first it would include a nice exotic location. It would involve nice weather and sea water...

Sun and water in NOVEMEBER folks! Nafplion, Greece.

...visits to amazing architectural structures. Churches are the next best thing to libraries. They are old (have amazingly rich and gruesome - depending on who is your guide - and history) and quiet and sometimes you can sneak a quick nap in there (believe me MUCH easier then you think...just make sure you don't wake up with a start..ahem)...

Cathedral in Milan, Italy.

...and more buildings with a view of the city. I like to take in the extensiveness of a city all in one breath. It can be humbling and frustrating at the same time. Frustrating in the ''ohh I haven't been there'' while-jabbing -in-the-face-of-some tourist kind AND also how much land we occupy! Imagine how many resources and infrastructure is needed to support everyone in one square block! Well I dare say the Parisians enjoy mauling this question everyday when 'Americans' (really they just think all tourists are Americans) descend upon their lovely city. So just go ahead and keep ordering those 'Freedom Fries'.

Eiffel Tower. Paris, France.

...and include art galleries and museums. Because who doesn't like appreciating old works of art?

Barcelona, Spain.

...and history. Because after all, "what is the city but the people?" The image of a city - its past, present, and future - is founded on the stories and histories of their people. What they have or have not done, why, when, and how all creates a colourful collage of which we now call our own home/city (or El Toro...which I'm still furiously objecting as the new moniker for Toronto...just because THEY say its cool don't make it so.  Really doesn't it just sound like a skeezy taco joint where you get the runs after eating their bad food?).

Helsinki, Finland.

...include being able to work late into the evening and then walk home without freaking out that some crazy is trailing me. Again thank you SVU.

Uppsala, Sweden.

...include the opportunity to sample different kinds of food. The more exotic the better! Anyone for Surströmming? Anyone?

La Boquiera, Barcelona, Spain.

...and finally a job that lets me work at my own pace.

I don't know if I will ever find a job like this...but whenever I do...