Ever since I could read, there was always a medical book in my hand. I loved Barnes & Noble as a kid and my love for that place has definitely not changed over the years. Books on cardiology, muscles, immune systems, bones, you name it and I probably had it on a shelf somewhere. I was a curious child who could never quite sit in one place for a long period of time; that also has not changed, I have a desire to find out about the world around me. As I went through my school years, I decided I wanted to go into the medical field and apply my passion in order to help others. Throughout these years I went back and forth about what role I should ultimately play within this field. I came to the conclusion that becoming a registered nurse (RN) was for me.I enjoy working with/ helping people, learning as much as I can about the human body, and I figured that if I had such a love for this field I would love it that much more by applying it.

This was not the case.

This time last year as a freshman in college I was getting just a small taste of what becoming a nurse was going to be like. I then decided to change my major to a completely different focus. Some will say that I quit because it was too hard or that if I would have stuck with it I could have grown to love it. First, it was really hard, I’m not going to lie, but that is not why I chose to change my major. Second, if I don’t enjoy doing something now what would make me enjoy it later down the road?

You may be wondering what I changed my major to? The answer is Communications with a minor in Professional Writing. I found that writing and photography are greater passions of mine that I believe I am called to do, and the most exciting part of it all is that I still can pursue my medical passion through these skills. I will never lose the desire of wanting to know more about the medical world and what it has to offer. We as humans are given interests and passions for a reason. They allow us to create conversation, discover things, and take action. So, if you are like me and ended up not pursuing what you thought you would in the end that is okay. Not continuing along the nursing path was one of my greatest decisions and learning experiences I've ever had.

If you don’t love what you are doing, why do it? I refuse to wake up and go to a job that I hate. I refuse to fall into the flow of routine and walk soundly with society. I want to go against the majority and live my life to the absolute fullest. I may not be able to afford the fancy cars or tons of luxury items, that society says bring happiness, but that is not what I call living. Living is waking up and doing exactly what you believe what you are meant to do and loving every second.