I feel for the person that has thought more about their future than the present. Since the 6^th grade I have known that I was going into some profession in the medical field. When I wake up in the morning I start my day wishing it would already be over so I could be closer to my future, my hopes, and dreams. As I lay awake in bed at night I picture my grown-up life, beginning my career, getting married and starting a family. I do this every day but I also make sure to leave some time to enjoy the present and surround myself with my goofy friends and family.

I know how you feel when people say, “You must live in the now, don’t worry about the future it will come.” This one is my personal favorite, “You’re too young there is no way you know what you want to do!” but I do and I know there are other people like me out there. So this is for you.

Don’t give up on that future don’t ever let anyone take that away from you. You know what you want to do with your life and that is great for you. Make sure you don’t try to make people figure out their future if they aren’t ready, everyone is different. When you wake up in the morning and wish that the day was already over, stop and think about how today is going to help you secure your future. If you get up, go to class and kick butt then that day has helped you secure that dream. I encourage you to never give up on your hopes and dreams, and to never stop thinking about the future. But do make sure that you make time to have fun and enjoy the present a little bit.