Like you, I don’t know what I want to do when I get older. It is hard sometimes when your peers know exactly what they want to be, what college they will attend, when they will get married, and how many kids they will have. It’s frustrating.

Deep down inside I know my parents are disappointed with my uncertain future. Seems like older adults have never been young adults struggling with finances and school. Social media makes the feelings worst, my news feed is constantly displaying newly wedded couples, mother’s expecting children, people moving into their first house, and finally getting the job of their dreams.

Unfortunately, I have known of these. My bank account is probably the same as a working 16-year-old. Some moments, I do feel a pang of jealousy towards young people that have it together, I want the American Dream too! I want 6 pack abs, hair down my back, a great job, and a wonderful committed relationship. I wanted to let you know you are not alone. Positivity, although cliche is important. No matter what you do your parents will judge you because they love you, you cannot get rid of family, but what you can do is add other love ones that support your decision and dreams.

Always align your vision with a pan. Define your passion. Trust me, when I told my parents I wanted to be a writer or a professional athlete their foreheads crinkled. But I showed them my passion, and I was serious about my dreams. If you follow your passion it will result in the career you always wanted to have. Trust your journey it may take years or it may take a day. You are young, you may not I dreamed of being on the next cover of the Rolling Stones or GQ, smiling on the front cover while everyone envies your success, was a motivation factor for me.

But I also realized if I didn’t make it, I would be embarrassed, bust still talented. Being an artistic kid is tough, being a dreamer is even tougher, but you must attempt while accepting criticism. Truth is, its hard out here in the real world. I live in a town where Holly Wood and Broadway are a thousand miles away, and real success is measured by marriage and buying your first home. I don’t want the 9-5, I want to do things on my own terms, I want to explore and artistically create and move.

So, what do you do? Whatever you love to do you practice and perfect your craft, be so good that door’s open without knocking. But I'm not confident in my talent, I feel you. Confidence is built with practice. My advice is stick with your interest, eventually you will be able to weed out what you love to do and what you like to do. Whatever you are passionate attack it and GO HARD. Be the best writer, baker, singer, runner, yoga instructor…because the world needs nontraditional and exceptional people.

The world needs people like you, like us, to tell stories to be a testament to people, that you can achieve your dreams. I wanted to let you know you are not alone. There are many people included me who don’t know exactly what they want to be and that is okay! Don’t worry and try not to stress your time will come and you will soon realize your destiny.