As we grow up, we are always asked the question "where do you see yourself in the future?". Up until recently, a part of me believed that I knew the answer, but the truth is that I don't know. After attending college, I hurriedly made up my mind on what I was going to study for the next three years of my life, solely based on what I enjoyed in college. I ended up studying a course on Criminology and psychology in London, far away from my Welsh home. I had goals and aspirations, I wanted to help people with mental health problems in a rapidly degenerating prison mental health system, but that is not what I want. It wasn't until recently that I realised that I would be miserable, working a nine to five job dealing with other people's problems. I did not mean to sound insensitive or selfish, I just didn't want to be working in a job which I hated for the rest of my life. Now, I'm confused, wondering what job would make up happy, what talent do I have which could land me in a decent job? I have no idea what I want to do with my life anymore, I don't know where I see myself in the future, I don't even know what I'll be doing after graduation. Then I realised that it's okay to not know what you are going to be, or do. Adulthood is messy, and we just need to take a deep breath, and take it a day at a time. Everything will be ok.
So don't be afraid of the unknown, think of it as an adventure, be bold, be brave. ♥️