Career Change

So I've been thinking about what I want to be when I grow up and I still don't quite have the answer. All I know is that RETAIL is sucking the life out of me. You see the worst of human nature there. So, I AM an artist. I'm a damn good artist. I've toyed with being a tattoo artist. I mean, the new law goes into effect on Nov. 1st. It'd be fun and I would probably make a wad of cash. I could be my own boss. I've also thought about politics. Don't laugh, I'm SERIOUS. I love my country, and if I'm not happy about the way it's going, then maybe I should stand up and do something! That's how we get it to work our way, right? What do you guys think? Any other ideas?