[Jaydelart]

Currently, I'm looking towards a career either in the Military, Linguistics, Psychology, or Art. In my case, I haven't quite yet singled out the exact path I would opt to take. Though, I'm constantly considering each aspect as I continue to study. I've been told it's inevitably a trial-and-error process.

If you have a dream, follow it. But, as others may have already said, do so wisely. Expect the occassional bump in life; have some form of plan. Do research and invest your efforts into accomplishing it, but also allow yourself to be exposed to different ideas. There's a lot to do in the world, and there may be something you might enjoy that you haven't discovered yet.



On a different note:

I have to say... I was very lazy and arrogant in High School. Prior to becoming a freshman, I was an honor student -- I was recognized as a "gifted" student. And if it sounds like I'm bragging, I'm not. In fact, it's one of the greatest shames of my life; one of my greatest regrets. I have virtually nothing to show for it all... primarily because I let it get to my head. I had dreams and goals... but, I took things for granted: my luck, my support, my time...

Especially, my time. When you're younger, you could always hear people talking about wanting to do High School over for reasons most often related to a lack of effort or particular wisdom. I used to think they were just lecturing, talking out of their as**s (excuse me)... but in, retrospect, I realize many of them may have genuinely meant it, regardless of how humorously they may have expressed it -- almost as though they've already come to accept it. And, it's funny... as it seems, it's more difficult to realize all this when you're younger, when it's the most crucial. I've come to the basic belief that, in general society (note 'general'), screwing up in High School, in some form or another, is required for many of us to learn to better appreciate life. Yet another paradox, no doubt.

... I realize I'm lecturing ~ and it is a generic lecture ~ but it's true... and it's worth a shot spouting it if there's a possibility you'll be capable of comprehending it. I understand, I'm not the oldest, wisest, smartest, most experienced individual here... but, whatever the case, I'm inclined to believe my years of living, for what they're worth, haven't passed bearing no fruits.

The point is, school has the potential to change your life for the better -- never for the worst. For High School, that's roughly 4 years out of the approximate 60 you'd hope to live. Those 4 years immediately could seem like a burden, but they do play a significant role in determining your future. Take advantage of them. Nurture your skills, even if they may not appeal to your specific interests. If you continue to do that modestly, I doubt anything but good would come of it. And, when the time comes that you're prepared to pursue a specific career, you'd be in a favorable enough position to do so gracefully.