Solution Confusion

So it has become apparent that I have yet to blog for 5 consecutive weekdays, I'm not really sure why that is, but it is an interesting phenomenon, maybe I only have a maximum of 4 noteworthy thing happen to me per week. Regardless, I apologize for my "slacking".

But now that we have gotten over that hump...

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, and I've realized one of the hardest things to do is balance current standing with grass-is-greener syndrome.

Now, I do appreciate where I am, and I'm not trying to take for that granted, but you always wonder.

Basically, I just feel like I'm torn between what I want and what is easiest and what is logical.  I honestly feel like I'm in constant battle with myself as to whether to take that risk or play it safe. There seem to be two schools of thought:

Take A Risk: Many people attest to the fact that the reason they got where they are is because they stuck their neck out, took that leap of faith. Those people (notice I'm not meaning just the crazy BASE jumping type people), believe that the only way to be successful is to never be satisfied with your current state.

Grass Is Not Greener: Another large group of people seem to be of a mind that teaches that though it looks dandy over yonder, it really is not all that great and is likely not as great as where you currently are.  They believe that taking risks and pushing the envelope will eventually push you off a cliff.

So what do you do? What do I do? Both these ideas are based in truth, but how can one (namely me), be expected to do both of these things, you must choose. I suppose you can respond with " different scenarios use different strategies", but it seems that some scenarios call for a decision that is not so clear cut...

-MJM

Cleaning Crisis

Back by popular demand, and necessity since these anecdotal occurrences keep happening to me.

I got an extra toothbrush and toothpaste and brought them to work this summer. I got the idea from one of the head honchos at work and thought it would be a beneficial idea for my own personal hygiene.  On the typical day, I brush once after breakfast and again after lunch/in the afternoon.

Yesterday was like any other Tuesday, I suppose breakfast was a tad later than usual, and then I had errand to run, but finally got around to brushing my teeth at 10ish. I headed into the bathroom, wet my toothbrush, applied toothpaste and began the brushing process.

Within 30 seconds of starting, the fire alarm went off. Oh great!

This isn't really anything like high school or college for that matter, if the fire alarm goes off you can be fairly sure that something is actually happening. Probabilistically, it is not someone trying to get out of a test or avoiding a presentation, I knew that I probably should get out of the building. So I had to stop brushing, immediately. I didn't even rinse my toothbrush, I was secretly hoping that it wouldn't be a big deal and I could quickly finish brushing.

Yeah, not so much. I headed down the 11 stories of the building, in one of the two staircases. I waited outside for 15 minutes, separated from my group since I was in the bathroom. I finally got to head back inside, and headed back up en masse in the freight elevator to our floor. Lo and behold it was packed, but that wasn't really a problem for me.

The real problem was not getting my saliva and toothpaste covered toothbrush on anybody. This proved very difficult on both the stairs with the ups and downs, starts and stops, as well as the elevator, which was perhaps too full. All the while, holding my toothbrush and toothpaste like an umbrella handle in my hand.

Spoiler Alert: I was successful! No one got a toothbrush in the back or front or anywhere!

-MJM

Mission Decision

So, I was watching Dinner for Schmucks, reviewed here!, and there was a preview for some new movie, Morning Glory, featuring Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams. It looks mildly entertaining, but one line in the trailer, has given me a new quest. Harrison Ford's character is being obstinant because he refuses to say one word, "fluffy". That line had me cracking up, and I realized all over again that Harrison Ford is my hero. That is why my new quest is:

To see every movie that Harrison Ford has ever been in. Good idea?

That was a rhetorical question, how could that not be a good idea? Harrison Ford has been awesome for so long, since before I was born and he deserves this tribute.

I am afraid, however, that this may open a can of worms, as he is just one of the men I view as "role models". Note: Role model is reflective of the actor's roles. These guys are the ones that if there were an epic battle for survival that I would follow because I would not be able to lose.

They are (probably in order, but subject to change):
Harrison Ford
Peyton Manning
Tom Selleck
George Clooney
John Stamos

How do you get any better than those guys, short answer: you don't. But, I'm afraid that after my Harrison Ford quest is concluded that I may continue down the list. But for now, I will work on tackling (pun completely intended) the first name on that list's filmography.

-MJM

Flight Schedule

So I just returned from a little moving trip at college, I was moving out of my admittedly ghetto apartments to a new house that was purchased by my roommate's parents. This will definitely be the best housing arrangement that I've had in any of my four years in school.

While I was setting up the various areas where I will be spending a lot of time, presumably(couch in front of the TV, "My Command Center", and my bed) and it got me thinking.

But as an introduction, I remember when I was 11 or so and read Around the World in 80 Days, and I remember wishing that I could be like the main character, Phileas Fogg, because he had a defined schedule and every day he did the exact same thing at the exact same time. Somehow, that has always been very intriguing and it is is something that I've always planned on replicating, in my own life.

So flash forward 10 years and the reality of being able to regiment my life like Phileas Fogg is so thrilling to me. Yeah, you probably think I should've joined the military. While that might be true, I would like to be the determiner of my own fate.  I want to live by a schedule, as long as its my schedule.

As I was putting my rooms together, I decided to keep them separate, previously(in dorm rooms and the like) the areas had overlapped and my schedule was all over the place.  But this year, things are hopefully going to change. I've scheduled my classes so that they will start about the same time every day and have a built in lunch break and get done at similar times each day. I've separated my living quarters to divide my life up. I know that this is borderline ridiculous given the random nature of classes, homework, extra-curriculars, etc. but I want/need to try.

So, I will be beginning a regimented life on August 30, officially.

I know some of you "free birds", may think I'm crazy but I'll plan on explaining more of my rationale in further posts.

-MJM

Flight Analysis

So there have been concerns that some of my posts have been too depressing(trying so hard not to say any names), but upon much consideration, I decided that its semi-respectable. Today, I'll try to validate my point.

I've had 10 posts so far, 1 was ultra serious(this is the "depressing" one), 1 was informational, 2 were humorous takes on serious stuff, and 6 were purely entertaining.

So, given the assumption that this blog reflects my life:
10% of my life is me actually taking things seriously,
10% of the time I'm being informational(maybe not a good stat, since I'm still in school),
20% of the time I'm dealing with real stuff with a spin,
60% of the time I'm basically useless for anything besides entertainment.

Now when you consider this very sopisticated statistical analysis, I believe that my life is accurately reflected by this data(R-squared value of .75, anybody???).  But, most kidding aside, I figure I do spend more than half of my time, chillaxing(watching TV, movies, internetting, procrastinating, etc.).  A small portion of my life revolves around information(when I'm paying attention in class, or watching History Channel). A bigger portion is the time where I take a look at life on the lighter side(theoretically, when procrastiantion is catching up but I still can't stopping watching Whose Line Is It Anyway?). And another small portion is when the rubber hits the road(hard-core studying or life analysis).

All these are all parts of my life, so I will continue to address all these issues, but I can't promise anymore balloon pants events. Consider yourself warned.

Just remember that life is not all ice cream and brownies, even for the best of us(me).

-MJM

Financing My Solo Flight

So, I've seemed to gain a small following of more than 20 views of my blog per most posts, and given that a few of those may or may not be self-viewing aka me, I'm going to go out on a limb.

As previously mentioned, I seem to be somewhat at an impasse between myself and my future. I don't really know what I'm going to be doing with my life. However, I do know what I would like to do with my life.

I'd like to make a ton of money doing a miniscule amount of work. No, I don't need advice on which get rich quick  scheme to try. I've already checked all those out.

I'd be really good in a management position (despite my lack of any experience), I've got a good bit of gumption (probably), and most importantly I like to wear suits and ties (all the time).  I believe this qualifies me for a high-level executive position (theoretically).

So, now I'm reaching out to you, my rich, estate-owning, high level investor,blog readers.

I'm thinking your best friend's golf partner's dad(owner of one of the 100 most profitable  companies globally), owes you a favor. That is why I beseech you to call in that favor, in exchange I will give you a shout-out on this ever popular blog. I know that deal sounds irresistible, but there is another option. You could just give me a huge lump sum of capital and I will invest it into a sure-to-be-successful company that I will entrepreneurially start, that will also get you a shout out.

So think about it, either option will work for me.

-MJM

Plotting My Course

So here is my continual major dilemma. I'm a jack of all trades. Yeah, be jealous.


Okay, maybe you shouldn't be.


I mean, it is nice cause I don't really embarass myself in many things, but it also means that I'm not really good at anything. I've always known this to be true when it comes to sports, but now its mirrored in my impending professional life. Plus, that makes me interested in a variety of career paths.


So basically, I have tons of things I could do with my life, but I do not know which way I will go. Obviously, I don't know what may be available 10 months, due to to the state and nature of the economy, and that doesn't help things. I know that I should let go and things will take care of themselves, but I think there is a fine line between very well prepared and psychotically worried/paranoid. I've still got a way before I get close to that line.


I'm proposing that on January 1, we have a massive game of eeny meeny miney mo. I'm not saying that we all need to decide our careers but if you need to make a decision, we can do it together. Thoughts?


If we can all agree to that, it would be a nice release from my shoulders. So think about it, if you're interested, post on here


-MJM