I've always been extremely independent. The thought of moving away from home and making a life for myself — finding a job, buying my first car and house, oh man. It's a nice thought, right? You can totally do all of that at 18 years old, right?

Well...

When I moved to college, I had every intention of locking down a great apartment that I can call my forever home — for a few years anyway. Little did I know that it's rather difficult to do that without having established credit first. This is where Mom and Dad come in and sign for my lease, or so I thought.

I still live in a 12 foot by 12 foot dorm room by myself.

When I moved to college I had every intention to find my dream job and pursue it with full force, until I realized that I still don't have my degree yet, and they won't even let me take the garbage out until I have it. So, a part-time job will have to do for now.

Those are just a couple of many things on a never ending list of what I want out of life. As an independent person, this age is really tough, because I feel too old to rely on my parents for everything, but I'm too young to accomplish what I set out to do in the first place!

My mom always tells me, "Don't wish your life away." I wouldn't consider it that - there's nothing wrong with being excited about the future, right? There is when you spend all of your time worrying about things that haven't even happened yet.

My advice to all you overachievers out there who are in the same situation I am is to enjoy your life for what it is right now. Embrace what you have in front of you and prepare for what's to come. It's all going to fall into place eventually.

It's your story, you have the knowledge and the power to write it. Don't skip any of the chapters — it's what makes the ending so good.