Where have you been and Where are you going?
Is such a common question yet I still have a hard time answering it. For the most part of my life I live in good o’l Canton, Georgia just shy of Atlanta. My childhood consisted of riding a big yellow bus to school every morning unless there was an inch of snow, then school would be closed for a week. I loved to open air and waking up to the sounds of birds and wind rustling leaves. Although I enjoyed my time in Canton I’ve grown to enjoy life here in the fast paced, barley working, and so community oriented New York City.
It’s been about three years since I’ve moved and I’m not planning on moving away anytime soon. While unlike the rest of the school I’m undecided about my major. I have interests in a lot of field and I plan to try them out to see which one I’d like the most. Who knows what will happen in the next four years I could die or become the world’s youngest president. A quote that has really resonated with me is, “All the trees are losing their leaves and not one of them is worried.” – Donald Miller. Whatever does happen I’ll be happy with it and look forward for what’s next to happen. I’m lucky to say I have excellent support from family and friends and when things do head south I know I’ll pull through.
Thank you
I love the quote by Donald Miller and think that it sets such a good example for us. Honestly, it’s so hard for me to just take things as they come and not plan everything out so your perspective is very refreshing. While I support your journey in finding what you’re interested in through college, I think many of us have been trained to think we’ve got to know what we’re doing before we get to college. At first, I thought it was just my family that was pressuring me but I realized that even at my specialized high school we were strongly encouraged to decide on a major. So to an extent, this is a great opportunity for you to find out what you’re really passionate about, but part of me also is super cautious and suggests that you not waste the opportunity either.
It’s so cool that you lived in Georgia for most of your life— I’ve never personally met anyone else from the South. It’s also really funny how just an inch of snow there would render school closings, while a foot of snow in New York would just be an additional inconvenience to morning commute.
I, along with probably most of the incoming freshmen at any college, agree with your plan to try out different classes and see how things go for you. While I absolutely respect those who have already decided on their career choice or major, I feel that it’s difficult for most students to know exactly what they want to do in their life at only 17 or 18 years old. I’ve always had an idea of what field I’d like to pursue a degree in, but it isn’t set in stone because I want to be open to different opportunities.
Hello Joseph,
I can relate to your childhood with riding yellow school buses and having school closed. I feel like the quote you chose resonates with a lot of us, too. Good journal entry!