Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Should I brew my own coffee?

It is at times like this when you ask questions about what it means to grow up. I'm entering into my first salary position, in which there is not foreseeable end-date, completely moving away from home (or at least trying to box up my room and give 90% of my 25yrs of accumulated 'stuff' away), and there are people relying on me to produce, not just grade me on performance.

So will I brew my own coffee? Will I cook more than 4 times a week? Do I need a smart-phone data plan? Can I afford a flat-screen tv? Will I grow my own vegetables? Can I actually practice living simply? Do I have to buy a whole new wardrobe? Do I have to wear heels more often, or is that a trend worth rebelling against? Do I need to factor in weekly exercise routines? And therefore will I become a member at a gym? Can I compost? Will I compost? Will I have good boundaries between work and play, such that there is a time I will not be working (but preferably no time when I will not be playing ... at some level)? Can I implement the habits I've always said I would once I establish a structured lifestyle? Will I have a structured lifestyle? Do I know how to save for retirement? How do I invest, and save? How much planning can one have for the future?

Okay, well, that's a load off my mind. Here's to the road ahead.