Marisa Kirisame-ze Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 So because I'm slightly crazy and I get emotional when I think, I wrote out this semi sort of long post about the future and college and all that. [spoiler=this is awfully sappy but good][color=#333333]I’ve been watching Daria nonstop since I got home and I’m on the final movie where it’s all about college and it’s just like, wow, it’s hitting me, ya feel? I only have two years left here. Two years. Then I’m out, on my own, doing my own thing, continuing to be my own person. I’ll be on a campus, maybe. Or I’ll be working on set. Whatever it is, there’s only two years in the making of it. [/color] [color=#333333] I’m lucky, I’d think. I’ll get to graduate at the same school with a few of my best friends since elementary. I’ve known my closest friends for so many years by now that they’re pretty much a necessity. My reason for waking up. And I can only imagine how much closer we’ll get this year and next because it’s been hitting us hard. We’ll all be spread out, we’ll all be on our different paths and won’t get to see each other as often. It won’t be a daily routine anymore.[/color] [color=#333333] But my favorite part of it is that I know we’ll try our best to keep in touch. And I can only imagine the crazy stories that’ll come out of our individual lives and how much we’ll have to catch up on. And we’ll think back to our elementary, middle, and high school days and laugh nonstop about it and realize we’re the same ridiculously hysterical crazy kids we were back then, but now with jobs and majors to attend to.[/color] [color=#333333] Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I’m as naive as I used to be - the world is crazy and reality is awfully depressing and harsh, but nothing my friends and I can’t handle. I can only imagine how many phone calls there’ll be to not only catch up, but seek advice and a way to not have a breakdown. Either way, hearing certain voices can be really comforting. [/color] [color=#333333] I don’t know, this was a really mixed up post, but thinking is what I do best and writing it is so I don’t go insane or have a passionate rampage about my ideals.[/color] [color=#333333]Growing up is so f***ing scary, but there’s something so appealing about it too. I marvel at it, maybe. I think too much about the future. And I think I’m able to do that because I can only see good things to come, for myself and my friends, and I have a feeling we’ll all be onto some crazy impressive thing and I fancy that. [/color][/spoiler] Discuss growing up, college, the future, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourmaline Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 After what I've been through throughout the majority of my life in reality, at school and online, I've had to artificially become more detachable from people I know. You capitalize in keeping contact with those you find dear while I've grown to become reliant on myself, and I'll have to be for the next while. Where I'm going, my path would only punish rash, emotional investment. I must remain stoic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 That stuff in the spoiler is tl;dr. But I start college on August the 6th and I am nervous. I'm going to be going from a high school, where I virtually know everyone, to a place that is not only out of my county but also full of complete strangers. I am not thrilled at all about this and I think that if the economy wasn't like it is and if jobs were easy to find then I probably wouldn't even bother with the whole confusing college stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sage Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I really, really fear growing up right now. And I just have one grade left. … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFauKorean Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I recently graduated high school and although a huge milestone in many lives, I feel as if nothing really changed. it seems so practiced, so anticipated and so expected my friends and I still always chill out together and there's no signs of any kind of isolation with even the hundreds of friends that I don't necessarily see every day in school. I've already been through multiple jobs and done my own taxes and bill starting from junior year of my high school career and I've had my license to drive since the end of my sophomore year too, so in terms of making a living, nothing is new to me. I am currently dating a great girlfriend, and although I never ever once told her I loved her, and I we choose not to see each other everyday to set priorities on other family and friends, we pretty much get through everything together, the good and the s***. I am honestly not ever gonna think about marriage until I'm in my senior year of college, but if anyone has a chance to make me fret early, it'd be her. the college courses I am taking as prereqs are nothing new to me because my major does not require it, yet at the same time shoots me directly into the career I really long for. this career, high in demand and potentially one of the highest payed occupations keeps me at a peace of mind on the thought of family, which honestly I'm not thinking about either. even after we all have our own families, I refuse to take time off of the friends I already have and plan to still do crazy things with them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm going into my first year of college too starting September 1. Am I scared? Well yeah, who wouldn't, but I managed to go into high school without knowing anyone and I turned out okay. I think about the future all the time to be honest. I've always pondered this day since I was a kid and now that it's here, everything seems so surreal. It makes me wish I was a kid again and that I had more time, but I'm also proud to have reached this point. The uncertainty ahead of me is daunting as usual, but I'm more than ready to move onto this next phase and make the best of it to live the good life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I feel you, Mira! I'm going to college this fall... so the possibility of not seeing my friends anymore is really scaring the ever-living s*** out of me, now more than ever. But hey, I'll always have ways to keep in touch with them like you said, right? I've never been more scared or more excited to start this next chapter of my life. Growing up does suck sometimes, but it's all part of becoming who we are as individuals! I know that my friends will stick around. I know that I'll make a ton of new ones. And that makes me a little less scared. So don't sweat it... if you try, you'll never really lose touch with your pals. ^^ And hey, you have two more years of crazy shenanigans to pull with everybody! The future sneaks up on everybody, and you can't really catch or predict it. So just get out there and embrace it! I dunno if I'm helping, but that's what I think, at least. I liked your post. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miror B Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 [quote name='Clair' timestamp='1342904938' post='5984802'] The future sneaks up on everybody, and you can't really catch or predict it. So just get out there and embrace it! [/quote] The future may sneak up on you, but you can always plan and predict bits an pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Metal Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I've been in college for a year. I got a full time job as well as what seems like a million bills to pay. I'll tell you this right now, it's the absolute best. Sure I got a million responsibilities but I am in control of my life now, learning what I want to learn about. Doing what I want to do, when I want to do it. I love it and I wish the best to all you in this thread. There is nothing scary about it at all, believe me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel. Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have so much stuff going now that its pretty difficult focusing on my future. I'm about to start my last year of highschool, I've started working part time everyday 40 hour weeks. I have drumline sectionals and band camp every day until the end of football season. But the thing is nows the time to really start considering my future and choosing my defining path. I hope to become a computer engineer or possibly consider a military career. I've been traveling around my state (Texas), and found many schools to consider. But anyway yeah, f*** growing up. And I friggin love Daria ;0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasu Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm going into my sophomore year of high school next month, everything's going smoothly... and by that I mean I'm bored as hell. Plans for the future? to study, to move away to another city/state, to make a name for myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismal Euphony Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Growing up sucks. I lost my job, failed college, and can't find another job to save my life. Don't grow up, kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 [quote name='Dismal Euphony' timestamp='1343868893' post='5994936'] Growing up sucks. I lost my job, failed college, and can't find another job to save my life. Don't grow up, kids. [/quote] Nothing gets worse than growing up. So right, I live in the UK so we have different terms for college and whatnot here. While you lot stay at high school until you're 18 (I think), we only stay in school until we're 16 and then we're free to go to college for two or three years. Or get a job. I'm about to start my third year of college (I know, poor effort right, gotta finish a couple of A-Levels though) and currently I've completely AS Sociology, A2 Sociology, AS English (twice), AS Media and AS Psychology. I'll be going to University next year, which is our equivalent of college I do believe, to study Screenwriting. As for jobs... well, that's something that I've really got to look at getting soon. Like really. -is extremely poor- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Colonel Remo Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I always kinda wondered what it would be like to open a business afterall, a future corporate mogul billionaire has to start somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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