NOT a Political rant
So i recently came to the relization that i have outgrown Long Island. Its been nice growing up here, but i feel i have reached the extent of my available growth here. Its too crowded and too expensive, nothing feels rewarding here. I have lived here for 19 years, in the same house and the same town. Without having had much travelling done with family cause we have never really taken any vacations, i have a very small bubble. I am only accustomed to the Long Islander and that of the New Yorker. I feel as if i am a potted plant and have grown as best i can. I need out in the garden. I do not believe i will be returning to stony brook next semester, or i might wait untill afterwards, but the case is as shown, i do not perticularly want to be on this Island, at least not for a while.I am considering working at a ski resort for winter break (if i decide i wanna come back to SB). I am seriously considering joining the Americorps, which is an American-scaled version of the peace corps. I just feel it would be more rewarding to take part in such an experience, get a feel for what others are like. I will get to travel this fine country for no expense, and be rewarded with money for schooling when i return. Who knows, maybe after i complete some time in the Americorps i decide to join the peace corps. This either way helps fulfill my dream of seeing the country, if to only spark my interest in seeing the World would be a great benefit for myself. I am not satisfied here. i need to look elsewhere, and if it helps me come to the relization that Long Island is where i need to be, then this experience will be worth its weight in gold