I am addicted to change. I don't think I have ever done the same thing for an extended period of time. Maybe that's just lack of dedication and a predisposition to boredom, but I can not stick with one thing. I'd like to blame that on my parents (as would the average teenager) for making me live in New York, Tennessee, and Kentucky and sending me to seven different schools by the end of 9th grade (however, one change was my decision and another was because of redistricting), but I think it's just a large part of my personality. I hate to get too Freudian with this, but I do think that it has a large effect on my personal experiences and goals.
For example, I was one of those kids who switched from piano lessons, to orchestra (violin), to band (flute), to chorus (Soprano). That basically leaves me with no notable musical experience. I've quit basketball, ballet (I might've been kicked out; I don't remember), and track (I'm going to blame that one on breaking my ankle). I used to want to be a librarian, psychologist, teacher, doctor, physical therapist, microbiologist, editor, epidemiologist, interpreter, and etc. "when I grew up". I've planned on moving to New York, California, Ohio, Canada, Japan, France, and more. As much as I know you're enjoying reading these lists, I'll end there.
So where does all of this leave me? I've asked the same question many times before and have yet to come up with much of an answer. I do know, however, that it's left me staring at the computer for an hour trying to come up with this blog, checking "undecided" for future majors/career options, and generally confused. That's not to say that I don't know what I want to do with my life. It's just forced me to make smaller goals. Like graduating from high school; that would be nice. Or going to college for forever. That's the great thing about school- you don't have to decide want you want to do with yourself. If I could just be a student for the rest of my life, I'd be perfectly happy. I know many of you might be grumbling at the thought, but this is something I've seriously considered. The thought of tying myself down to one job in one place is absolutely terrifying. Normally, I'm a pretty good decision-maker (I'm very opinionated and know what I want to do; this is often defined as "bossy" or "impudent"), but even the idea of choosing a major or career makes my heart stop.
In case any of you gave up on reading that, here's a short description of me:
I love music and movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, but still try to keep updated on current pop culture. I hate technology with a passion. I'm taking French and Spanish and I hope to learn Italian and Japanese (my dad wants me to learn Chinese, but I'm hoping Japanese will cover that). My biggest pet peeve is when people tell me the end of a book or movie. I never just write my first name (I always write "Jessica Brewer") and I only type in Times New Roman.
Alright, thanks.
For example, I was one of those kids who switched from piano lessons, to orchestra (violin), to band (flute), to chorus (Soprano). That basically leaves me with no notable musical experience. I've quit basketball, ballet (I might've been kicked out; I don't remember), and track (I'm going to blame that one on breaking my ankle). I used to want to be a librarian, psychologist, teacher, doctor, physical therapist, microbiologist, editor, epidemiologist, interpreter, and etc. "when I grew up". I've planned on moving to New York, California, Ohio, Canada, Japan, France, and more. As much as I know you're enjoying reading these lists, I'll end there.
So where does all of this leave me? I've asked the same question many times before and have yet to come up with much of an answer. I do know, however, that it's left me staring at the computer for an hour trying to come up with this blog, checking "undecided" for future majors/career options, and generally confused. That's not to say that I don't know what I want to do with my life. It's just forced me to make smaller goals. Like graduating from high school; that would be nice. Or going to college for forever. That's the great thing about school- you don't have to decide want you want to do with yourself. If I could just be a student for the rest of my life, I'd be perfectly happy. I know many of you might be grumbling at the thought, but this is something I've seriously considered. The thought of tying myself down to one job in one place is absolutely terrifying. Normally, I'm a pretty good decision-maker (I'm very opinionated and know what I want to do; this is often defined as "bossy" or "impudent"), but even the idea of choosing a major or career makes my heart stop.
In case any of you gave up on reading that, here's a short description of me:
I love music and movies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, but still try to keep updated on current pop culture. I hate technology with a passion. I'm taking French and Spanish and I hope to learn Italian and Japanese (my dad wants me to learn Chinese, but I'm hoping Japanese will cover that). My biggest pet peeve is when people tell me the end of a book or movie. I never just write my first name (I always write "Jessica Brewer") and I only type in Times New Roman.
Alright, thanks.
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Japanese may be fine but it's those Chinese folk that are takin' over the world. Times New Roman rocks!!
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