Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Early Mid-life Crisis?

I woke up this morning with an unexplainable need to accomplish something..... anything really!

So into my tote-of-the-day went my computer, a sketch pad, library card, sunglasses, and reusable coffee cup (made from 28% post consumer recycled plastic). I didn't need breakfast, I wasn't hungry and I don't want to hear your lecture. First stop, coffee. I've been making my own espresso lately, but had a coupon for a freebie. "I'll have a non-fat, sugary-free, vanilla latte, with an extra shot of espresso."

"Order up! I've got a triple-tall, non-fat, no sugar, vanilla latte!"

I looked at the girl in disbelief, thinking to myself, 'I am that girl.' It never occured to me when I placed the order. When it was called out for everyone to hear though, I was slightly horrified. I need to stick with what I do best; plain old americanos!

Feeling in a rut, I decide today I will gain clarity, insight, or maybe both. First stop, insight! Hello Newport Beach Public Library, my long lost friend. I pull a stack of books taller than myself and head for a desk with a window and a view of the ocean.

Sitting in the perfect library in the perfect town, I'm thinking to myself, 'What have I accomplished in my 27 years?' The answer is not nothing, but it's also not what the younger me thought i would've accomplished by now. Hence my premature feelings of mid-life crisis.

Ahhhhhhh!!!!! What am I doing?

I have 3 years til I'm 30. I never thought I'd be 30 and not own a home, drive a nice car, and have a successful business. Is it possible for me to accomplish these things in the next 3 years? All I can tell you is that I'm going to try my very best!

Now where do I start?