High school is when teachers, family, and friends ask: what do you want to do with your life and career? Now, there is a fair amount of people who know exactly what they want to do and how to do it; however, if you are someone who does not know what to do, it can be extremely stressful. Everyone is talking about their goals and then there is you: someone who has too many ideas or none at all.

Now, with my family, choosing what you want to do is more difficult, as my dad is only supportive if you major can turn into a job that pays well. All of my interests are hobbies; song writing, music, writing, art. According to my dad, these will get me no where, except living on the streets, but it's fine, as I don't want to do any of these things as a career.

Most people have no idea what they want to do, but I have too many ideas. Whilst I was applying as a transfer student to my current high school, I was asked my interests and if I have any ideas on what I want to do after college. My answer was so long, as it included cooking, working for the FBI or CIA, astronomy, music, writing, movie directing, and many more ideas that will probably never stop. I am not certain about anything.

My two favorite subjects are languages and math. Sure, I can do something with this, but what? Being a translator does not sound interesting to me, and forget being a math teacher. Everything was so much easier when I was little, I wanted to be a vet and that was it, but I am not interested in that anymore.

Whilst I am trying to still figure out who I am as a person as I mature (interests, maturity, friendships, goals, etc..) I have found a few ideas that are interesting to me. For example, I love the stars and when I can not see them in my city due to light pollution, I get upset. I have the idea to invent a light bulb that does not create light pollution [light that stays in the sky at night, illuminating it and blocking the stars]. I could make my own company, get it to launch, and once it is successful I can sell my company. My dad is very encouraging with this, as it will be a very lucretive job.

I would also love to go to art school, but I have no idea what to do. Would I go to become an artist? And if I do, how would I sell my art? It is hard to get a job in the arts these days, which is sad because a majority of people are passionate about the arts and music.

I guess in reality, it is okay to not know what to do yet, it just means I am still getting to know myself. You might be too. Whilst I am learning to not get stressed about the future, I am also learning to try to focus on the right now, and that is the best way to get to know myself: how am I feeling right now about this current subject? As I get to know myself and find my path, I believe you will too.