May be life lies somewhere in between

Alex: ..but whats the point. All that sweat only makes you stink.

Issac: But if you enjoy the sweating then it doesnt stink. It smells good, real good.

Alex: Thats a big 'but' you're talkin about there.

Issac: Yup. The difference between i was too busy to even breathe and a life well spent.

Alex (smiling): I think this 'big' stuff really doesn't suit us much.

Issac: Ya you are right. Just that talking about this stuff makes us feel like - though we are lost but we know its supposed to be this way.

Alex: I think you are going there again. Loosen up a bit. You dont need to see the whole distance right from the onset.

Issac (smiling): Guess you are right again. That makes it two in a row. Not bad from your standards!!

Alex: I dont know whether this comforts you but i did a lot better in my term papers when i simply started with the question i knew best and then kept on choosing the next best till i had my 5 than compared to the times when i'll sweat about picking the best 5 out of the given 8 right at the outset.

Issac: Makes sense. During fog its best to drive 100 mts at a time.

Alex (smiling): Well term papers were certainly very foggy for me. But fog or no fog i suggest you drive 100 mts at a time. Always.

Issac: Agreed. But knowing the destination is important. Don't you think??

Alex (smiling): Well then lets just say the analogy's not perfect. But again i'd say drive the next 100 mts in the right direction and hope that by then you'll know the direction in which you have to drive the next 100.

Issac: It feels a little odd saying you are right so many times. But i guess you are. Certain things reveal their cause only after their occurence. Till then i think simply enjoy the ride.

Alex: Totally. I'd much rather have fun along the way and reach the wrong destination than the other way around. Though nothing like enjoy and get there.

Issac: Its funny how i can at times be so blind to certain things that are otherwise so apparent.

Alex (smiling): Don't feel so bad. You're not the only one.

Issac (taking control of the steering wheel): So i guess i should drive the next 100 mts now. You want me to play- i am having the time of my life.

Alex: Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. (Pause)
Though there always will be this longing to see the whole distance lurking somewhere in the background. But may be life lies somewhere in between.

Issac (pressing the accelerator): Well may be and even if it doesent thats as much i can see.

Alex (nods while putting his sunglasses on to get ready for the drive ahead): My man.