I've always been taught to dress nicely, speak to someone a certain way because of their demeanor or even plan a specific future.

As I grow older, I am also a little wiser, mainly because I've gone through life and learned quite a bit too. Just because I'm 21, it doesn't mean I don't know things like signs of a stranger danger, signs of rape or a potential kidnapper.

It also doesn't mean I don't know how to plan for my future, learn to pay taxes or be financially responsible.

I have learned to be more observant of people and can read them quite easily. Depending on the person, of course.

I'm not a traditional kind of girl. I don't follow the rules such as, after college, get a job, get married and have kids. Actually, I am in college, I do plan to graduate and get a job but I don't plan on getting married during my late 20's or early 30's.

It would be nice to date but I'm not going to think about marriage or kids.

If I were to receive an internship or a job out of state, then I would gladly live in an apartment. I will do whatever is best for me.

For example, my parents would prefer If I found a job in Ohio, but I don't want to live here for the rest of my life. I do enjoy the thought of bouncing from job to job, even if it is tiring.

For me, it sounds exciting because it's a new experience every time. But, if I were to have a job, I will stay for as long as I can or however long they allow me.

Also, I do enjoy the thought of living alone. I enjoy the quiet. My mother does not understand why because she's an extrovert who loves living with family. That's another factor when it comes to the Asian culture. The families love living together.

It's a nice sentiment but, the thought of living alone, owning a piece of land and being able to decorate it however I please, is the best thing for my mental health.

Financially, it would be draining but I don't mind. I would do whatever to satisfy my needs.

I don't have an internship yet, which is making me stressed because everyone has. I often think, since I'm graduating soon, without an internship under my belt but still writing, would anyone want to accept me as an intern?

No one knows.

I just have to try.

There are lots of hobbies and places I would like to visit or try. People often think, just because I enjoy my alone time, they find it weird that I would rather go to the movies by myself, grab coffee, or even eat at a resaturant alone.

Most people would think, "Does she not have any friends?" or, "Why is she alone? Is there something wrong with her?" No. There is absolutely nothing wrong with me.

I enjoy my time alone. Especially, since socializing for a long period of time makes me tired.

When it comes to sexuality, I would never judge another person. It is infuriating when people always go to the Bible to spew out hate, as if the right way to live is through the Bible. There are people who kill other humans, kidnap, cheat on others amongst other sins.

Those same people might say, "Oh, I will pray for them." or, "Only God can judge them." But, when it comes to same-sex couples, Gosh forbid, that it is an even deadlier sin.

People often think, if there are more same sex couples on the big screen or in reality, they think little kids will follow and think, oh it's normal. Well, first of all, love is normal. Secondly, most kids knew their sexuality when they were little so it would not matter if they saw straight couples.

It wouldn't alter their perception about love but seeing parents, or people in general spew out hate because of sexuality, race or for any other reason, that's a learned trait. Hate is learned and it has a stronger affect on others. So, choosing your words carefully would be better.

I have been taught that the LGBTQ+ community is mentally ill, I've also been taught to be racist not by my parents but by society.

I ignored them. I chose to be kind nonetheless, I've chosen to treat the LGBTQ+ community as if they were another human being on this planet. I chose to ignore the hatred surrounding me because I don't care what other people think.

I have a mind of my own, I can think for myself. I know what I want and how to treat others. I would not allow a friend of mine to be hateful. They can disagree respectfully but spewing hate would not make a situation better.

If anyone feels pressured to think, act or even feel a certain way, you have the ability to ignore it as you please. You can listen but you don't have to follow.

Think about your future and the kind of person you aspire to be, and become it.