I have developed quite a liking for Facebook recently. Never in a millions years did I think I would succumb to it's "crack-esque" addictive quality. Some days I have to say to myself out loud to log off and do something else! Despite this I have reconnected with more people than I ever did through MySpace.
Throughout my school years I was a music and theatre geek. And I am quite proud of this! I had great friends and was involved in loads of activities. Through Facebook I discovered a lot of my friends persued their interests in music and theatre and are working in those fields today. I could not be happier for each and every one of them. But this has led me to look at my own path in life and ask, "What corner did I turn that took me to a corporate job, sitting in a cubicle crunching numbers?" And I was able to answer it very quickly. I like being able to pay my bills. Does that make me a sell-out? Well, a little.
Enjoying the thrill of taking road trips and traveling is something that I love to do. The job I have has enabled me to pursue my interests. But I cannot help but look back at my own life and be a bit disappointed in myself.
Okay, I don't want to turn this into some gooey soul searching mission. But my discovery of old friends had me looking at where they ended up and where I have ended up.
But here is the big mystery. I have driven across country quite a few times. The first was from Minnesota to California in 1990. I have made the drive from Minnesota to Pittsburgh, PA twice and then from Pittsburgh to Georgia in 1998. Just this past March Rich and I road tripped from Georgia to California and back. In all my travels, the former music and theatre geek I am have experienced, be it through leisure, relocation or business I have not stepped foot in New York City! The theatre and entertainment capital! How is this possible? Of course I say this with a bit of a smirk on my face. After all, it is funny, or ironic may be a better word. However, it has made me evaluate the list in my head of places I want, no need to visit. New York has just skyrocketed to the top of that list. And I will make it a personal goal to make that trip happen within 1 year.
So I ask my readers, what is the #1 location you want to visit? And why?
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My number one place had been England, more specifically London, and I finally got to do that last summer (at age 44). Yes, it included a trek to Wimbledon to pay homage, even though I was there several weeks after the famous tournament held there. Now? I would have to say Seattle, we plan to go there one day.
i agree with you that networking sites such as myspace and facebook are addictive and can also connect you with people you want (and don't want) to catch up with.
and you're right, it's a great tool in terms of networking talents and such. as much as i hate to say it, my friend and i utilize it every day for the website we created.
and it helps.
but, having a job where you crunch numbers does not make you a sell-out.
never.
every one has different agendas in life. i, for one, don't think i'll ever be married or in a serious serious relationship, therefore, i go. i go wherever i take myself.
if i were to plan for a family and all that, then i would be more prone to getting a real job rather than doing odds and ends and hoping something miraculous falls through with my interests.
but, i'm sure something will.
things tend to always work out in the long run.
like you, i've driven a lot.
in fact, this last thurs. i drove to las vegas.
and a month before that, i drove back from oregon.
i like to take solo drives.
long solo drives.
minimal stopping. just go... go..go...until i can't.
27 hours is my record without stopping. i pat myself on the back for making it and not dying.
over the last 2 years, i've driven across the country seven times.
it's a sickness. it's also liberating. it's a liberating sickness.
i've always wanted to go to germany...or italy...or france...and ireland...
i want to travel more than i already do.
that's what i'm trying to say.
anyway....have a good day...interesting read, my friend.
until next time
-nick
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