Possibilities
So I've been thinking a lot lately about the whole college track and what I want to do with the rest of my life. I am not really much closer to knowing what I want to do than I was a year ago today. But the one thing that has changed is that there are a lot more possibilities than I previously thought.
My whole life I've been taught to pursue the life of high school, college, degree, job. But lately I've realized that that's not the only option I have. There are plenty of people who don't finish college or even high school, and instead follow their dreams and desires outside of that track and do just fine for themselves. I've thought a lot about what would happen if I decided to pursue music instead of something more academic like science. Like, what if I just dove head-first into guitar and devoted all my time to it? I'm sure in time and with help I could become very good, I have the desire. I could take off to New York and play wherever and with whomever would take me. I'd spend my days playing and making connections and trying to make a name for myself. I could live in some shitty apartment and be dirt poor, but I could see myself being happy doing that. It's just a huge decision to make, and even though I'd be fine with living a less than extravagant life, what if I wanted a family or something later? Just a lot of consequences to think about behind a decision like that.
But not to worry, I'm not thinking of leaving college any time soon. I'm pretty sure I'll finish my undergrad at the least, barring unforeseen occurrences. It's just crazy to think about a possible life outside of the only path I've ever known and been taught. I've never really questioned it, but lately people have made a comment here or there that makes me realize that I'm not confined to the route others set for me. I mean, yeah, it's a lot easier to do something with yourself with a college degree, but that's not all there is, not by a long shot. It's crazy to think about all the different opportunities life has, and I like having so many options available to me if I'm willing to challenge myself and the ingrained idea of what I'm supposed to do.
No life-changing decision or anything quite yet, just some ideas that have been on my mind lately.
My whole life I've been taught to pursue the life of high school, college, degree, job. But lately I've realized that that's not the only option I have. There are plenty of people who don't finish college or even high school, and instead follow their dreams and desires outside of that track and do just fine for themselves. I've thought a lot about what would happen if I decided to pursue music instead of something more academic like science. Like, what if I just dove head-first into guitar and devoted all my time to it? I'm sure in time and with help I could become very good, I have the desire. I could take off to New York and play wherever and with whomever would take me. I'd spend my days playing and making connections and trying to make a name for myself. I could live in some shitty apartment and be dirt poor, but I could see myself being happy doing that. It's just a huge decision to make, and even though I'd be fine with living a less than extravagant life, what if I wanted a family or something later? Just a lot of consequences to think about behind a decision like that.
But not to worry, I'm not thinking of leaving college any time soon. I'm pretty sure I'll finish my undergrad at the least, barring unforeseen occurrences. It's just crazy to think about a possible life outside of the only path I've ever known and been taught. I've never really questioned it, but lately people have made a comment here or there that makes me realize that I'm not confined to the route others set for me. I mean, yeah, it's a lot easier to do something with yourself with a college degree, but that's not all there is, not by a long shot. It's crazy to think about all the different opportunities life has, and I like having so many options available to me if I'm willing to challenge myself and the ingrained idea of what I'm supposed to do.
No life-changing decision or anything quite yet, just some ideas that have been on my mind lately.