When your chosen path is affirmed

I ran into an old friend at the farmers market on Wednesday and we had a quick conversation during which she made a remark which I've been thinking about since. 

She commented on my chosen occupation, saying something to the effect of - 'you're a librarian now right', which I confirmed and informed her that I would have my MLIS at the end of August.  

This is when she made the comment which has stuck with me ... She said, as I remember it, 

"That makes sense" along with a smile and a half-laugh. 

To my mind it is as if she had said "what else would you be doing," which, coincidentally, is how I feel. 

I cannot describe how thrilling it is (and I am writing this because this is not the first time it's happened) to have an experience like this. For someone to confirm what I already know-that I have doscovered the perfect role for myself. That I am using my particular personality traits, talents, and interests to the most productive and gratifying end. 

I suppose what I'm really trying to say is that it feels wonderful to hear from someone else that the thing I am passionate about, the thing I have chosen to devote my education and career to, is perceived as so natural a role for me. Because it certainly feels natural.