So lately I want to say that I have been a bit more spontaneous than I normally have been in the past. I am not sure what sparked this spontaneity, but it feels good. Maybe it started with that trip down to Santa Cruz that Courtney, Chelsea, and Lindsey convinced me to go on a few weeks ago? I don't know, but there is something about putting everything behind and just doing something completely random or something unexpected that feels so... amazing?... FREE. I can't say that it does not come with its consequences since I guess it is really just a more extreme case of procrastination, but I do not regret any of those spontaneous decisions. So far, this spontaneous mentality has proved to be very rewarding, especially this week and particularly today.After class today I headed home to take a nap, which I rarely ever do. However, I am sick and the lack of sleep from these past few days has no doubt drained my body of well deserved rest. My roommate wakes me up with a phone call telling me to head down to a free screening of Choke. I remember my friend was reading the book over the summer, but I had no idea what to expect of the movie. Luckily, it was a damn good movie and the actors/director did a fantastic job. Not only was the movie really good, but I did not have to pay to see it (not that it is not worth it). Sam Rockwell did a Q&A after the movie and was pretty hilarious at answering and catering to the audience. I even ran into my friend Daniel on my way home and got to pick up Fight Club that Blockbuster seemed to be out of.
Overall, today was a good day and these spontaneous decisions have yet to back fire. I am sure I just jinxed myself by saying that, but I really have no regrets here and it feels awesome. Going down to Santa Cruz, going bowling and eating the most delicious and monstrous ice cream sundae on a Monday night, and seeing a free movie instead of sitting at home and studying is totally worth the extra cramming of work that later ensues. Honestly, I think all this play just makes me manage my study time better... but that does not change the fact that I could be working and making money instead... I take that back, I have all the time in the world to do that. Let the good times roll!
