"So until then, let's just do whatever we want."
One of my closest friends said this me the other day after I exclaimed that I "just don't know what I want to do with my life."
I've recently realized I am strongly multi-passionate. This means I care deeply for many things -- relationships (friends and family), health and wellness, giving back, photography, travelling and of course, learning. The list continues with other mini-passions (like cycling, hiking, baking etc.) and I truly find happiness in a variety of places.
This brings me to my next point: having many passions and several interests can lead to anxiety and stress to "figure things out" and become a real adult. I'm currently somewhere between knowing what I want and deciding how I'm going to get there.
Here are some things I know for sure:
1. I want to learn more. I know I want to go to grad-school, I just need to figure out the where (Europe, West or East Coast?), the what (Public Health or Education?) and the when (before, after, or during the Peace Corps?)
2. I want to see as much of this world as possible -- and experience as much as possible. I travel whenever I can and on a slim budget. I only hope to travel more and experience more as the time passes.
3. I want to do something meaningful. I want to teach, help, coordinate, inspire, and be part of something bigger than myself. Having this in mind, I believe it will lead to several careers that are aligned with my morals and strong desire to give back.
With these realizations and aspirations, I'm finding how I fit into this great big world -- and having a splendid time doing so.
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