The Comedy of Choices

 Decision-making, ah, the eternal struggle of the perpetually indecisive. That mystical art form where adults pretend to have it all figured out while secretly crying on the inside. Welcome to the club of decision-making amateurs, where every choice feels like a marathon of uncertainty and second-guessing. Whether it's picking toppings for pizza or choosing what to have for breakfast, deciding on a career path or figuring out the meaning of life, the struggle is oh-so-real. But fear not, fellow indecisive souls, for in the tangled web of options, there's beauty in the chaos – or so we tell ourselves to feel better.

Imagine this: you're staring blankly at a sea of clothes in your closet, trying to decide what to wear. Do you go for the classic jeans and t-shirt combo, or do you dare to venture into uncharted territory with that neon jumpsuit you bought on a whim? Unable to choose between polka dots or stripes. It's a dilemma worthy of an Oscar-worthy drama. Do you spend hours contemplating, only to end up wearing the same outfit you wore yesterday? Of course, you do. Because why make a decision when you can procrastinate indefinitely? Decisions, decisions. 

And let's not even get started on the existential crises that come with choosing a Netflix show to watch. With thousands of options at your fingertips, each more enticing than the last, how does one possibly decide? Do you go for the mindless sitcom or the thought-provoking documentary? Decisions, decisions. But fear not, for in the realm of indecision, every choice is an opportunity to procrastinate endlessly.

Now, let's elevate the stakes a bit, shall we? Picture this: you're at a fancy restaurant, perusing a menu you can barely pronounce. Steak or seafood? Pasta or pizza? The options are as overwhelming as a multiple-choice exam with no lifelines. And deep inside you know you only want some garlic naan and butter chicken but you're too anxious to ask if they serve that here because if it's written on the menu card then suddenly those 5 years getting 2 degrees in English Literature seem all too weak a trump card to hold.  your mind is a tangled ball of yarn.

And let's not forget the granddaddy of all decisions: what to do with our lives. Ah yes, the perennial question that keeps us awake at night, tossing and turning like a ship lost at sea. Should we pursue our passion or opt for the stability of a nine-to-five? Do I publish books or write one? Do I teach or get a corporate job? Decisions, decisions. But fret not, for in the vast ocean of uncertainty, we are but tiny, indecisive sailors, navigating the turbulent waters of life one procrastination at a time.

For somebody who finds changing bed covers and phone covers to finding seminar topics or blog ideas a herculean task, it is quite bold of the world to expect major life-altering do-or-die decisions to flow out of me in a jiffy like I definitely did not spend 3 hours on X and 4 on Pinterest - all while being on a conference call with 5 friends deciding what to wear to my farewell party on Monday.