private eye

A few years back, I was convinced I had discovered my life's purpose. I was going to be a private investigator!

I have always loved reading murder mysteries (I even won a great replica of the Maltese falcon for winning a murder mystery dinner with my mom), watching shows like Law & Order and trying to figure out puzzles in general. I thought this profession would offer the right balance of excitement, variety and overall satisfaction. I was so convinced I started telling my current co workers that this was my new plan.

Soon after this epiphany, I purchased the Complete Idiot's Guide to Private Investigating. I read the entire book, it's a good read and a realistic description of what it is actually like to be a PI.

When I first realized that this might be my calling I envisioned following people without being noticed, intimidating suspects for information and following clues wherever they led me to solve crimes. After reading the Idiot's Guide, I realized I would more likely spend the majority of my time on a computer, on the phone and in a car on a stake out and being forced to pee into a big gulp cup from 7-Eleven to remain undetected.

I realized that at this time in my life, this job wasn't for me. I still think it might happen one day though, even if it's old lady Megan solving the mystery of the missing cookie jar in the nursing home.