State of the Union (or lack of on my part)

My dad is in town.

The other day, we had this crazy deep father-son kinda talk (kinda awkward as this would never happen a few years back).

I talked about my dissatisfaction on my progress on things both professional and personal. Those who really know me, know that I am a very headstrong person who really pushes himself. Perseverances is a quality of mine that is very strong. But I am turning a quarter century this year and I feel that I'm not where I should be in life in terms of education, profession, and also relation.

My dad carefully laid things out to me.

Education
He told me at my age, he was just completing his Bachelors. He started his MBA at the age of 27. So in that sense, I still have a good head start.

Profession
He does not consider me as having my career 'started'. He said my career will only truly start after I get my MBA. His career rocket soared after his MBA and he said mine should be the same (however I am VERY ambitious). Things will take it's course. For me personally, I am persevering (god I love that word to describe myself :p ).

Relation
Not much can be said about this one. haha! Now I am trying to start fresh (though it is awkward for me - I really have forgotten how it's like haha). Starting out, I suck. After the first hurdle, I know how to treat a lady. ;) But I just wonder what the normal age is for people of this day and age. My parents married real young (20 and 22 respectively). I don't know. As much as I want to find one, only fools rush in. It will happen when it happens (aka I find Ms Right - who is willing to reciprocate). Everything happens (or doesn't) for a reason which is ultimately always the best. It probably really does not help that I am super picky on who I 'open up' to. hah. Digging part of the hole I'm in on my own.

Obviously I dislike the notion of me living under their roof (if the move goes as planned) without paying them rent (but they insist - and the way I see it, they're gonna help me with my MBA anyways - so in the end, it's the same difference). My dad told me that he knows I can survive on my own (I have been doing that for a year now) but said that even though I am an adult, I still need to get a firm hold on things. He's confident that I will leave of my own accord when the time is right (I would be out in a heartbeat).

Man, my parents really are something else. When I have kids, I have to be sure to 'pass the buck' on to them.