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I know this is supposed to be an thoughtful journal I can look back on, but I never really have the time or energy to write out all of my feelings. However, for anyone that might still be reading, I thought I'd give some updates on my life. I may revise it with ~introspection~ later on.
I'm graduating high school tonight. I can't believe it. This used to feel so far away and it's actually happening. I got all A's this year, as well as the Spanish I award. So I'm pretty pleased.
I'm 18 and almost 2 months now. Adulthood is here and I'm terrified. I don't feel prepared, honestly. I still have never had a job and just worry all the time about things like student loans and what I'm going to be. I haven't fully decided on what I'll major in at UGA. Some people were surprised by this, but I'm toying with the idea of social work. I want to study something practical, of course, and the thought of helping people, of being invested in a lot of the struggles I myself have gone through with others hit me out of nowhere the other day. And they have an awesome M.A. program that combines it with public health or nonprofit management. I know there's plenty of time, but it is something I need to be thinking about. I will probably minor in Spanish. I like the idea of interpreting or working with immigrant communities.
I'm moving in with my dad this summer in Carrollton. In some ways, I'm thrilled. But I'm also saying goodbye to a lot of people a bit earlier than I would have and it's upsetting. Hannah is going to visit me, but considering my mom is moving to Atlanta, there's no way to really come back to Thomaston to visit people again.
Hopefully, I'm going to try to work this summer. I'm also going to be looking as much as I can for volunteer opportunities. I think it will all be a lot easier in Carrollton.
That's all for now. Things are changing so fast... it's weird because that's all I ever wanted for years, but now it's so frightening. Wish me luck!
<3
j.
I'm graduating high school tonight. I can't believe it. This used to feel so far away and it's actually happening. I got all A's this year, as well as the Spanish I award. So I'm pretty pleased.
I'm 18 and almost 2 months now. Adulthood is here and I'm terrified. I don't feel prepared, honestly. I still have never had a job and just worry all the time about things like student loans and what I'm going to be. I haven't fully decided on what I'll major in at UGA. Some people were surprised by this, but I'm toying with the idea of social work. I want to study something practical, of course, and the thought of helping people, of being invested in a lot of the struggles I myself have gone through with others hit me out of nowhere the other day. And they have an awesome M.A. program that combines it with public health or nonprofit management. I know there's plenty of time, but it is something I need to be thinking about. I will probably minor in Spanish. I like the idea of interpreting or working with immigrant communities.
I'm moving in with my dad this summer in Carrollton. In some ways, I'm thrilled. But I'm also saying goodbye to a lot of people a bit earlier than I would have and it's upsetting. Hannah is going to visit me, but considering my mom is moving to Atlanta, there's no way to really come back to Thomaston to visit people again.
Hopefully, I'm going to try to work this summer. I'm also going to be looking as much as I can for volunteer opportunities. I think it will all be a lot easier in Carrollton.
That's all for now. Things are changing so fast... it's weird because that's all I ever wanted for years, but now it's so frightening. Wish me luck!
<3
j.