Decisions

     I hate making decisions. Ask any of my friends what my life motto is and they'll tell you it's, "I don't make decisions." Whether it be what movie we're going to watch or what game to play or where to go to eat, I hate making decisions. The problem is, as hard as I try, sometimes there are decisions I can't get out of making; usually, they're the life-altering, big ones.

    Right now, I'm in a time of life that I have a lot of those big decisions to make: what to major in, where to live, where to work, etc. I've recently come upon another pretty big one and I can honestly say, I'm totally stuck.

    I've been offered the opportunity to work in Solar sales over the summer in Florida. I love my job now and normally wouldn't even give it a second thought, but this particular company is offering a lot of money- the kind of money that could have my school completely paid for by the time I'm done. I've never really been very focused on money, myself. I've never needed or wanted to be rich, but I don't want to struggle either. Having my school paid for in one summer would be amazing. 

    Here's the thing: I don't want to go to Florida for the whole summer. For the first time in my life, I have friends, with an s, plural... more than one. I'm really enjoying where I am. I love my job and I've always been close to my family. I don't have any interest right now in being so far away from them. And there's another thing. It may not seem like much, but to me, it's huge. 

    Last year, I bought tickets to see Elton John on his farewell tour in August. If I took the summer position, I would have to miss it. Most people probably think it's just a concert, no big deal. But it's a huge deal. Music has always been everything to me and Elton John is a legend! Not just a legend, but a 74 year old legend who won't be touring ever again. This concert is a once and a life time opportunity. 

    So, to sum this up because it's getting way longer than I anticipated, I have to make a big decision. Some people may think it's an easy one. A lot of people tell me I should go make all that money and forget the concert. As for my family, friends, and job, they'll be here when I get back. 

    I guess that means it comes down to a choice between experience and money. I want to have the concert experience and I'll be okay if I don't take the summer job. Most college kids don't get that opportunity and end up fine. I really don't know. There's life changing money on one hand and a once in a lifetime experience in the other. I guess time will tell which I choose.