I don't like forks in the road. Besides the alternative and, perhaps, cowardly option of backtracking, it forces the traveler to make a decision that may or may not lead to destruction. Life has many such forks -- the question is: Which path is the best to take?
A suggestion by my mom ignited stored thoughts hinting that the best route to success may be education through direct, hands-on training and learning at home as opposed to the more obvious option of going through a university. Both are logical for different reasons; both are sensible in their own way. But which to choose? Confusion reigned for several days until I finally made the decision to stick with the original plan of attending college, but keeping my mind and schedule open to other possibilities should they bob to the surface.
Perhaps it's foolish to be overcome with a bout of jitters so early on. Yes, these are life changing decisions to make, but that I was having trouble and asking for advice from family and friends seemed infantile and only made me feel weak. A friend of mine said otherwise -- that help is often needed and should be taken. She's right, of course. Stubbornness gets the best of me more often than not, and the desire to make as few mistakes as possible is overwhelming to an unhealthy extent. However, I hate being a coward and indecisive. Those I've consulted have pretty much told me the same thing: To let my heart guide me. It's a sappy way to say it, but it's also the truth. And what does my heart desire? To go to school.
You know what they say: "Don't count your chickens before they hatch," as has been previously stated. We shall see what the future holds.
-- "Mitch"
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