Write Club Prompt #24

Amazing

Amazing things happen when I say, “What the heck?”

That is the inciting philosophy behind Risky Business and leads our main character Joel from high school and childhood into college and the adult world. I think I like this movie so much because I see a lot of similarities between myself and Joel. All of the time spent trying to follow the rules and do things the “right way” has lead to disappointment. It was only after taking some risks and striving for something extraordinary that life became worth living. In Joel’s case this is a wild week that spirals nearly out of control. My own path has been slower and less anxiety inducing. Then again I didn’t get into Princeton.

I feel some examples are called for. So fine. Probably my biggest what the fuck moment was going all in with investing. It was a long term goal and I needed to do something with that money. It spiraled in the best way possible and let me buy my apartment and continues to give a sense of security.

Then there is taking up biking. I have a genuine dislike of car driving and commuting. Once I was close enough to work to bike I gave it a shot. I still miss those days when I could spend forty minutes on my bike and arrive to the office energized and not stressed.

Finally there was joining the organization I belong to now. It was a total what the heck play and has lead to a lot of good in my life. I’ll keep the details to myself.

There are other moments as well. Big ones and small ones. Some that didn’t go well. Some that ended in just sheer boredom. One that proves I’m more like Joel than I might to admit. But that reminds me, I need to check on my savings bonds.