Crossroads

Here I am. At probably the biggest crossroad of my life...yet.
I got into Medicine. And passed out without much worries or anything. It was cool. It was college. There were sports. There were Dance shows. There was college politics. There were friends and foes. There were teachers. There were exams. And all that Jazz. That's all life really was. I didn't really ever do anything extra ordinary. But still, with that security of a life around me, I could see the world. I could still sit and observe. I could ponder and analyse. I could comment and learn. I could do any damn thing I wanted to. I started this blog. Have written more than 100 posts in college itself about a range of topics. I talked about philosophical thoughts, current affairs, big issues and mostly about me. My life. My feelings. And I did pretty well. Wouldn't say I came up with posts very easily. There were many many times when I couldn't. But there were many times when a lot of things popped up in my head as potential subjects for something to write and thus to think about. But I couldn't write about then when I actually got down to writing. That is another matter.
Now that I sit here to write, to think, I have nothing. And I have had nothing for days on end bout not even anything about myself. The problem here is not that I don't have anything to blog about. It's just that life has changed so dramatically and I am not sure if I am ready for the change.
I am a Doctor now. I am a professional now. I need to earn. I never actually paid a lot of attention to the act of earning to be honest. I was always to busy looking in wonder at the world and learning rather than learning 'Secrets to be successful' which every young professional seems to have learnt in since birth. I see people so determined for success as if that's all they wanted since they were small kids. I never really did. I admired scientists and musicians and artists for going into places no one has ever gone, never really businessmen or the World's richest people.
OK,enough of the background. I am in that part of life now where decisions I make can make or break my life. Everywhere I look I see people either earning money or thinking about a way to earn some. It does feel like I should too. And all I feel doing is still learn, not just about medicine but about everything. every damn thing one can learn. That wonder of learning new things that we have as kids probably was a bit too much in me. It has helped me gain a lot of knowledge for sure but I think it has overstayed a bit too long. I would love to travel the world to know about different cultures, not just on a holiday.Would love to learn to play a guitar. Would love to create something new artistically. The list is endless. But then that's where the decision making comes in. My profession doesn't allow me think of anything else for a minute till I am 40 or atleast 35. It's a different matter that I still am thinking although it's high time I quit it now. I don't know what is gonna happen of me in the future. I am somehow living my life. Confused. Days go bye. There really is no excitement or anything to write home about...literally.
So on one hand I hope for a nice future which only I can create on the other I wish to live life better than a vegetable. I don't know why still watching a documentary on the History or Nat.Geo. channel or a Football match excite me more than studying or working or...all those things adults do.
When will I ever grow up?!!

P.S. Don't have a clue why I have written this post. Just had to.

Comments

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Advitiya said…
It's a phase in life. I've gone through it and very recently in fact.

This is how you change and write posts where people comment, Miss where's adi...
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Amazing Graze said…
oh boy, i know how this feels. & it's not really a phase, not for us medical students, it's like a phase that's permanent. it sucks, doesnt it?
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Pranay said…
Adi, hmmm.... I am sorry if you felt bad. It was just a joke...come on. How r u doing now? Wish I knew about you...

Amazing greys, read your post too. We are in the absolute same position, aren't we? It could be just a phase if something turns out great(the chances of which are pretty slim) but then yeah....if it doesnt, this phase could go on a long time.
So what are you doing nowadays?
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Advitiya said…
No dodo...just telling ya! Didn't feel bad...

@ amazing greys...
yes it's a phase but nothing in life is permanent, even for medical students...
:p
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Meera Vijayann said…
I so know this phase - I've been in it throughout college and my life passed by without a warning! But that happens to everybody I think... we are constantly thinking of things we don't have..
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Mana said…
Don't worry too much doc!
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Pranay said…
Adi, Oh...Ok. Ek smiley daalti thi I wouldnt have thought that. :P

Meera, hmmm...May be. But I can't help but think it's especially true for me. :P

Manasa, Well, I will try not to! Thanks...:)
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Bhai with Chai said…
really lik the way u voiced it all..
most of us go thru this.. yes.. but again.. u've put it lik wow!

life's life but!
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Solitaire said…
I think what you have labeled as "what adults do" is nothing but a rigid viewpoint. Everyone lives their life differently. So what if you are not the norm? That's your life!
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BD said…
Doc! Where art thou?
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Pranay said…
Bhai, Thanks a lot....:).

Solitaire, Oh ho! Psychologist speaking!! :P....No re I think there are things that adults do like earning or working for example...unless someone's born with a silver spoon...This is what I am but it is not good na? Psycholgist Ma'am...need some consulting. :)

Equi, Hello my dear, I am here waiting for thee. If you get time from your high profile job that is! ;)
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Advitiya said…
:)
:p
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Ram said…
You had to write it, you did!
You had to live, you have and you will..
You have to earn money, so you will or will you?
money is a necessity, unfortunately, all of us are inclined towards it... hmmm... it was good post!
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pranay... have u seen rock on? I wouldnt say its great acting, but its a good thought. Go watch it :)

Well I'm someone who loves learning too. In fact I shifted my job cause I didnt feel I was learning enough.
I feel when the individual is really keen on learning and understanding they are spiritually higher, as ur not after materialistic things. Yes Im ambitious and so are u. Money will become very important to u when u start working for more than a month or 2. U;ll feel like shit when u look at the amount u have slogged, and the amount ur getting paid. But if u've learnt something on the way, u'll be ok :) and being a doc, a noble profession for me, and say u helped someone in need, or gave a free treatment or something... u'll learn so much about ppl and ur self, that in the end, u begin to enjoy this new phase. :) relax, it takes some time!
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crasiezt said…
Ah! I'm sort of in a phase like this too:-(

By the way I did your tag, but I'm too embarassed to post it..
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Pranay said…
Adi...:)

Ram, 'You have to earn money, so you will or will you?' Dude...don't put more doubts in my head!! :P
Thnx..

Ego.., I have watched Rock on. But thats hardly a consolation...Thanks for such a wonderful comment...It makes sense and really felt good after reading it....Thanks again...:).

Crasiezt, Let's hope there's a way out! :D
Dont be stupid...Just post it!!! I am sure it would be great!
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Advitiya said…
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Whew!

That was deep.
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Pranay said…
Adi, :D..

Divinediu, really? Well...
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It IS!! I think such stuff when I'm depressed, usually. Or vice versa even. :P

BTW, i linked you. Hope you don't mind.
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Pranay said…
Well..that does tell you a bit about my condition now doesn't it? :P
Thanks for linking me. Why would I mind? :D
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Your condition now?
This post was posted a couple of days back.
You're better now i hope?
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Pranay said…
Yep, better now...thanks...:).

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