At 21, I have quickly realized that things are different. People treat me differently like I'm an adult or something (lol joke is on them). Family members have been asking now when I'm going to get married and let me just be frank...I AM A SINGLE PRINGLE THAT IS PRAYING ABOUT MINGLING, SO BACK UP JACK!!

I tell you what, people come out of the woodwork thinking that I make tons of money and know exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life, and neither of these things are true.

I get asked on a default basis when I think I will settle down and start chilling out. I can't stand that! It is a privilege to still have my youth about me but starting to dabble in “adult" things. We, as human beings, are told all of the time to never stop dreaming and to never let anyone squirm our dreams, but people do that to us every time they want to ground us in this harsh thing called reality. Now, do not get me wrong, I love to be a realist and know the facts, but I still want to lose myself in my own dreams and know that I can do whatever I set myself to.

My mother sometimes gets frustrated with me because I do dream a lot. I dream of having a cute house close to hers with 2 kids and a nice big dog. I dream of being the President of the United States. I dream of traveling to all of the continents. I dream of all children having the opportunity of going to school. I dream of being a great wife. I dream it all because it keeps me alive.

I can't stand the idea of being trapped in a negative society that has been created around me. My dreams are what have brought me to this place that I am at. My dreams are the slap greatest.

At 21, I still feel like I can fight monsters in my closet, but be an adult and sleep with the light off. I feel like I can eat candy for dinner but I value the crockpot and all of the good meals that it provides my family and me. I cherish Disney movies, but I also understand the love behind Hallmark movies. At 21, I'm still in this weird in-between stage that makes very little sense to me.

I do not have it all figured out and I am so thankful for that. Can you imagine how boring life would be if we had all of the answers? Why would we do that? That is not what I dream of. I know I'm supposed to be growing up and being active in society, but please do not ever think that I have it all figured out.

I am a young girl just trying to figure this whole life thing out, so just take it easy on me. I want to stay a passionate dreamer that soaks up being young and free.

Sincerely,

A College Girl