With graduation dangling in front of me, and reality kicking in, I’m learning about myself. I’m learning that I don’t think I want to take the normal, well-traveled full-time corporate path. I don’t want to settle or accept the first thing thrown my way because I fear the unknown. I have ideas and dreams and I want autonomy in my life.

I’ve spent the last 21 years of my life constantly planning and searching for what’s next. I do what everyone else is doing and I gauge my success against those around me. I compare my life and my goals to others – whether or not we are on the same level or not. I’ve meticulously ensured that everything fits together perfectly and I take the next steps I’m supposed to. Why do I want to start my career the same way?

I consider it the beginning of the rest of my life.

I may sound naive, entitled, and innocent of the real world. It’s not that at all. I will make things happen, with the Lords guidance of course. No matter where I end up, what I end up doing – I want to make sure I am filled with purpose and I enjoy every second. Too long I’ve felt like I’m just trudging through life on the journey everyone else is on. Why waste my life living someone else’s life?