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The Uncertainty and Hilarity of Our Path Forward.
Why the Future is Like a Box of Chocolates, and We’re All Forrest Gumps
Ah, the future — that mystical realm where fortunes are told, crystal balls are polished, and fortune cookies are devoured with unwavering optimism. It’s a place where dreams meet reality, and reality often says, “Well, that didn’t go as planned!” But fear not, dear readers, for in this whirlwind of unpredictability, there’s a whole lot of laughter waiting to happen.
The Crystal Ball Giggles
Picture this: You’re gazing into a crystal ball, trying to glimpse the future. Will you become a billionaire? A world-famous author? Or maybe a professional nap-taker? But instead, all you see is your cat knocking the crystal ball off the table, sending it rolling into the abyss. Future divination, thwarted by feline intervention!
Fortune Cookies and Fails
Ever cracked open a fortune cookie expecting profound wisdom, only to find a message like, “You will soon be hungry again”? It’s like the cookie knows you just ordered takeout. Or maybe it predicts that you’ll have to assemble that tricky bookshelf you bought online.
The 5-Year Plan That Forgot to Account for Life
So, you meticulously charted your five-year plan, complete with career milestones…
