Of the Ticket to the RollerCoaster
A friend of mine has been liking this girl for a while now.Forget it,im not going to say his name.He's a very good friend of mine,and he's probably the least likely person you would expect to be hear about something like that.After all,its hard to imagine him liking anything other than cartoons and comic books.Oh yes,and food.The girl is not particularly attractive i must say,but im sure she has this 'thing' in her that makes my friend falls head over heels every single time(Though i dont see what,really).I was talking to him online a little while ago,and he told me about iT.So i asked if he was going to make a move whatsoever.'Yes' he replied.'But not now.' he said.'After the As?' i asked.'Maybe.We'd see.' he replied.Then i gave him a friendly advice:

"That's cool (Name),but you have to consider the possibility of all that you've got now as the consequence of your actions."

True enough,with that little confession you guys might just split up as friends and live on opposite ends of the world.It is in fact a possibility that one cannot simply deny by burying their heads in the sand.I have another friend,who is unwilling to be in a relationship because she doesnt want to spoil the existing relationship as a friend.She has some close guy friends,and some of them confessed to her some time ago.After her rejection they became utter enemies and sworn not to be in a relationship anymore.I mean,i wonder if the guys ever thought of the consequences of their actions.If there is a possibility that that precious friendship you guys share might just crumble apart like dust.It isnt difficult,especially when you are too eager.A little too desperate.A harder breath through your nostril will send the pyramid of cards crumbling to the floor.The truth is,nobody ever thinks of the consequences.Not a lot anyway.They say,"Live for the Moment".I say,"Think,and Live for the Moment".Most people neglects the first part and goes ahead and takes this risk.Even Superman needs to plan out his actions and possible consequences when trying to stop a speeding train.You are jumping into the tracks of a train that will not stop for you unless you press the "Stop" button which you gladly left at the side of the tracks.The train rushes towards you and you stare back at the button.Too late.You are dead,pal.

I started to think about her words,and how that has reflected on my own life.She once said,"We transformed from friends who promised each other to drink coffee together to total strangers."(Or something like that,please forgive me for any errors).How many people can actually maintain a healthy relationship after that foolish act?I wonder what couldve happened,if ive never made my mistake.Maybe we'd be the ones promising each other to drink coffee at 40.I mean,who knows?That is an interesting thought by the way."Meet me at (Name of Cafe) at (Time) on (Date) and we'd have coffee together!".How Korean-Drama-ish.Or perhaps lunching at Sakae Sushi.That's nice.I dont mind.Im sure she wouldnt(After all,it is her favourite hangout).Couldve,wouldve,shouldve.Adds up to regrets.Hell,we couldve been talking on the phone now.Still close,still friends,ever so beautifully carved in my mind.

This reminds me of the time when first took a RollerCoaster ride.It seems like fun,but you cannot deny how scared you really are.Your heart is pounding,upon seeing the carriages making 360 degrees spins on the tracks and speeding down steep slopes faster than a ball can roll.You tell yourself that this is going to be fun,yet it is going to send your heart flying out of your mouth and into your intestines.But who cares,just do it.You buy the ticket at the booth,and go ahead with the plan.There's no turning back,and you already have your ticket torn in your hands.You start to get scared,and you want to call it off.But by the time all these happened you are already on the carriage,palms tightly grasped on the sides.The carriages shook,and you found yourself moving slowly upwards on this tracks.You reached the top,and before you a seemingly endless tracks downhill.A yelp escapes your lips,followed by an endless chain of screams.

Once you get that ticket in your hand,you cannot go back.Think,before you even buy that ticket.Its a golden ticket man.If you survive that stage,you are basically on the road to Nirvana if you do it right.If you dont,you'd wish you are six feet under.Think of the consequences,then check your wallet.After all is set,decisions are made final and tickets are in sight...

Buy it.

Song of the Moment---All my Life by K-CI and JoJo