These days, I look around and everywhere I see people who are accomplished, driven, (almost) famous. It used to be a formula: Choose, then do. The choosing part’s easy, but the follow-through isn’t quite as smooth. Or am I the only one having trouble? Suddenly, everyone is either in an ad agency, designing webpages, or spending a lot of cash. Phrases such as “cost cutting” and “job order” are part of their vocabulary. They’re in their cars during rush hour and they unwind on Friday evenings. They’re marching down the path to success, while I’m smelling the flowers by the side of the road. They’re riding cars, I’m pushing my bike. They’re chewing and swallowing, I’m taste-testing a hundred different dishes at the Universal Buffet Table. While I admit loving the sweet, sour, bitter, rich and bland sensations on my tongue, at the same time, I’m wondering whether I’ll recognise when and if the time will come to order a meal and finish it.
