Monologue
Hi, my name is Farhan Khan. I’m from New York and I’m introducing myself right now.
I was once told by a man I met at a career services program at an enrichment program, that I attended in high school, “to take each day and live it.” He never said “live it like it was your last,” or any of that other cliche b.s. he just said, “live it.” I’m going to be honest, before that moment, I had always wanted to meet that one fucking stranger to give you the greatest advice of your life. We all used to watch those movies and shows where the main character would be down on his luck and meet that person on the street that would give them the most ominous advice ever and the next thing you know, they’re working at Walgreens instead of McDonalds. I can’t forget his name either, where’s his damn business card, oh right, Jake Brenner. I really appreciate his advice because grew up being told to look 30 years into the future and care about where you were going to be when you woke up at 6:30 to use the bathroom. Thinking about all of that is just mind-boggling. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t know. But his advice has left me wondering about 24 hours instead and thinking about whether or not to get a 6in at Subways is easier for me. I can wrap my head around 24 hours. I am not struggling to keep my mind in check. I can manage. I can manage. I can manage.
Thanks Jake Brenner.
You know my name. I’m finished with my monologue.
