Birds, Bushes and Hands

SOOOOOOOOOOOO...the last two evenings have been VERY eventful!

Now, I am in a bit of a quandary.

In an effort to vent/clear my mind, I called my father.  Below are visual representations of his advice:

 

#ABITHIWTITB

 

Yes, my father referenced the "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" proverb. As a person who often tends to be risk averse, the meaning of this proverb is not lost on me. Generally, I believe:

 

 

 

 

There is so much to think about...I mean, how much are these "birds" really worth? If only the answer were this comical (...and/or the cost/value strictly monetary...):