We all crave excitement. We all look for changes of the norm to make waking up each day something to look forward to. For many of us, that "thing" we look forward to is off in the distance; a hope for the future.

While establishing a life plan is highly responsible, we must acknowledge our hunger for adventure and recognize that we can't put off feeding it for a day we might not be granted.

It's disheartening to hear adults view other adults with adventurous spirits as "irresponsible." These views have threatened the search for passion in my generation and the results are unsettling.

Too many young people are simply robotically looking for jobs where they'll make a decent, respectable living.

Too many young people are following paths they think others wish them to take. They choose goals to please their parents and be deemed acceptable by society.

We commonly and wrongly perceive that our parents expect us to be perfect. We forget that they were once new college students who had a difficult time adjusting to the academic rigors brought on by a university. We don't ask questions, we just assume.

Thus, a life created by over-planning and falsely perceived expectations is born.

Adventure is pushed to the backburner for a day when we have fewer responsibilities. But nothing is guaranteed, including the security of tomorrow.

The time for adventure is now.

You are never too busy to adopt childlike curiosity. You can explore small corners of the world in increments, even if those corners are right down the street.

You can weave excitement into your normal schedule without giving up whatever it is you're overworking yourself for.

Sometimes it's as simple as trying something new on the menu at your local restaurant or asking off from your boss months from now so you can plan a short road trip.

Sometimes it's a slight change in your daily routine. It's waking up a little earlier to breathe in the fresh morning air or taking a moment each day to look at the sunset.

It sounds cheesy, but it truly is the little things that spark our interest and ignite our adrenaline.

If you only seek what thrills you when it's convenient, you will starve your spirit for adventure.

Keep chasing the passions that make you turn your alarm clock off on the first try.

Choose the career path that fosters an environment in which you can develop your best self.

I'm not just throwing cliche advice at you. We truly only realize what we're missing after it's gone.

Don't let your life slip past you.

It should be like a choose-your-own-adventure story, not a predetermined narrative.

We're offered a limited number of chances and no one can tell when those chances will suddenly end.

Feed your spirit for adventure. If you don't have time to make life enjoyable, it's time to set aside the time.

Because if you're not enjoying the ride, what's the point?