I started thinking the other day. I've never really thought so much into 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years into my future. I've been somewhat nearsighted on that end of life, I let day by day pass by, dealing with any changes in my routines that pop up, living life and doing my best to work hard. But, now that college is just a few months away, it got my head spinning. I don't yet have a set major, nor do I have a clue as to what I want to study specifically, which is when I started thinking... what if I go to college with no clue as to what I want to do, what will I make out of my years of studying, will I look back on my life and see certain years as time "wasted" or will me entering my first year with my options wide open allow me to search for the correct major, and make mistakes as I go. I believe both are valid observations about the future, but as I like to live on the edge, where life can change directions at any moment, I would love to discover my major at college, exploring as much as I can, and find my passion as I go. I also believe that you shouldn't go into college blindfolded, so of course, you have to keep in mind what direction you want yourself heading into. This brings me back to our mission statements we created a year and a half ago, mine was: the randomness of life inspires me; the key is to cherish the opportunities thrown at me and learn from the mistakes I make.
No matter if the future is tomorrow or 40 years from now, what makes life worth living is the spontaneousness it brings to our days, it keeps us on our feet and alert, knowing that life shouldn't all be set out and planned minute by minute, if not more generalized and see where life takes you day by day.