of wishes and fantasies

a teacher at 7
a doctor at 9
a teacher at 10 (again)
a singer at 10
a dancer at 11
a ballerina at 13
astro physics at 16
journalist at 17
media mogul at 19
'event'ful existence at 21
at 24,
events, communication, international relations, MBA, marketing, writing, blah!!!
...still figuring it out!!
I just sat thinking about what all I have ever wanted to be in my life, ranging from the staple doctor and teacher to a dancer and a ballerina (when I have 1 and a half left feet, not two, not just yet!!)Out of all of these I think a profession in astro physics was the least informed choice (actually completely compelled by the urge to take up a cool sounding profession (in hindsight, that might actually have scared off a few people). A journalist was a 'glamorous' yet "murky" choice (the single quotes signify the perception and the double quotes, the experience, the truth). Events were a digression from PR (the loved one) and actually was 'event'ful (tribute to the glorious days). And now....ahem ahem

Essentially, am back at the very crossroads where I started. Yes, a little better. I mean I have some work-ex to boast about (some of it really good). And more information on a lot many choices...nah nah, dont even begin to cheer. This overbearing information is too much to behold and has caused a major jam to the thinking prowess of yours truly!! An MBA vs a Masters vs a lot more work. Salary jumps vs. work satisfaction. Professional growth vs. personal. MAN!!!

The fear of this being the much fabled 'mid-life' crisis creeps around. But then, I am still on the right side of 25 (smirk) and not married and no kids so dont quite think thats the case. It's not been the most settled dawn for a new year in my life. Too many questions (mind you a few nagging doubts too) and too many damn people to talk (none to advise)...

Now, if only it could be a life spent watching films (good/bad/animation/romance/action or the Jodhaa Akbar category), reading, playing the piano (learning to play it first) and dancing...

like i said, its a life of wishes and fantasies!!