Not everyone plans for the future. However, when they do, they come to realize no matter how much you plan, no matter how many details you cram into that plan, it will be different by the time you get there. I guess the same can be said about many things but I think this applies to most people my age. The uncertainty that the future holds is truly fearsome. We need to think about graduating, getting a job and be able to sustain ourselves. The responsibilities pile up higher and higher. Projects are due, meetings to attend and all the while having to cook, clean, and do laundry. To some people, this is pretty much the life they dream of. The independence.. Don't get me wrong, it's amazing to actually fend for yourself but if you are not ready for it, well, you never will be ready for it until you have to do it really. You also get tired living this life if you do not have anyone to recharge your batteries with. So we go to mixers and meet people to fill the gap. We take religion and fill that hole of a community. While all these are fine and dandy, you do not have that special someone to just rest your head on and just truly revel in their presence.
Truth be told though, despite having all those issues of being a grown up, there are many more things you start to appreciate. A hot meal on the table when you get home from school, the company of having your family there even though they bug the hell out of you and just being able to kick back and relax with your siblings or parents by watching a TV series together or maybe even a movie. So to you kids out there, if you wonder why your older siblings or friends get along better with their parents, it is because they know how precious their time with their families are. We do not expect you little guys to understand it now either, cause everybody has to go through that phase. But just know this, you will love them, whether you like it or not. Which brings me back to the topic.
The future is indeed scary, but it won't be as scary if you know how to balance out the planning and living in the here and now. Having too much of either would just bring stress down the road or instantly when something goes wrong. Appreciate what you have and the people around you. Don't rush wanting to be an adult. As the saying goes, you should learn to stop and smell the roses (or something nice if you hate the smell of flowers like me). Heh.
I write all of this, knowing that few if not any will actually read this. But I don't mind. I get to read this when I am older or something and see how much I have changed my views on the world. Oh, and that shit storm of emotions in 2013 to early 2014. Come to think of it, this blog is probably just full of horribly written sentences that do not relate to one another, so I think it was smart of you people not to read this. Well, back to studying. Have fun with life people. You only get one physical one. The rest, well, up to your beliefs. I believe in Jesus Christ but I cannot force you to accept Him eh? =]