My Interstate 77

Two Saturdays ago, I had another red wine and movie night with friends in my apartment. Bobby lent me his disk of Interstate 60 – starring James Marsden and Gary Oldman.

It was a story about this young guy – James Marsden – who was confused about his future. This took him on a road trip heading to Interstate 60 – which apparently doesn’t exist on any map. From there, he had to make decisions crucial to finding his path.

The treatment of the movie was humorous and weird. But we all kinda related to it.

Come to think of it, all of my friends who I just recently had dinner or coffee with are all asking questions with the same bottomline: Where is my life leading to?

Where is my job, my relationship, my life going?

As this new year started, I was amazed and awed by the decisions I am forced to do. And get this – everything is happening to me all at the same time!

a. Current job with a lot of training, travel perks and brand exposure versus a job offer in the making, with higher pay, no Saturday work and with my old mentor as my boss.

b. Staying in my apartment that I furnished on my own versus moving to a bigger, cozier apartment with a good friend.

c. Waiting for The Ex to come to his senses or starting a new relationship with a long-time friend whom I’m starting to be “in like” with.

I have to make decisions very soon, but all the options are good.

Seems like I am at a crossroads again. Welcome to my own Interstate 77.