There is a certain feeling of living in a fictional reality that I've found this chapter of my life to contain; my peers seem to agree with this.any of the seniors in my shoes have a greed that they are experiencing an all consuming wave of emotions recently. Stress, anger, worry, disappointment, dismay, as well as joy, excitement, and anticipation. There seems to be a communal sense of the unknown that defines our daily thoughts and actions. This eagerness yet fear to become adults and step into what adults seem to be calling "the real world". This step into so much responsibility is a huge leap for many kids. It's truly daunting almost regardless of how prepared we think we may be.
There is truly something magical about this time in a persons life, if for no other reason than because every single person goes through it, and it defines people. The way a person handles the reigns of adulthood is in a sense a representation of who they are and can show how successful they can and will be in life.
I walk the halls of my high school an see the thoughts of hundreds of seniors etched on their faces and I laugh, because I can completely relate to their struggle and their worries yet at the same time I understand that I have absolutely no clue what they are going through. It is perplexing to think about. How two people from entirely different backgrounds and of incredibly diverse personalities and moral values can be thrown into the same challenge. Only this is on an inconceivably massive scale. I picture it as life's game. "Alright boys and girls now go write you're own history", with whatever odd collection of knowledge and skills we've aquired. I think this is beautiful, despite it's immeasurable diversity, this period of growth and opportunity in a young adults life presents an insanely large world of opportunity and gives us the chance to go change the world; to better ourselves, the lives of others, or our world in it's entirety.
The young adult population is quite literally the future, and we are on the verge of unleashing a mass of graduates into this world that have all the power any group of people ever will to make a difference in this world, to become something great and be the people stories are written about. I feel incredibly blessed and honored to be a part of this indescribably beautiful community of people. I truly cannot comprehend or put into words the majesty of the chapter of my life I live, but I can tell you that it is a beautiful world of potential which will undeniably produce the some of the most amazing people this world has ever seen. Until next time.
Jessie I really enjoyed reading this because this is something that has been running through my mind everyday. I've had so many mixed emotions about what is happening now, and what is going to happen in a few short weeks. It's pretty terrifying but exciting at the same time! It’s nice to know there are many people who feel the same way. Being seniors we are on the cusp of closing this chapter, and starting a new chapter of life. It’s scary to know we will be moving on, being away from all of the faces that are familiar, and being away from our families who are always there. It’s also sad to think we will leave all of our friends and family. However; it is exciting to get out there and discover who we are and be on our own. It’s a bittersweet feeling. Nice post Jessie, I enjoyed this!
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