Dear Future, Please Slow Down | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

Dear Future, Please Slow Down

Time flies on a fast pair of wings and I wish it wouldn't

12
Dear Future, Please Slow Down
Pixabay

Something that I like to do is give myself anxiety over things that may seem far to others. But I think in the perspective of how much time truly does fly. I’m almost done my first year of college and as much of an excitement it has been it just goes to show that I’ve only got three more to go. When it seems that just yesterday I was moving in and could barely find my way to my own room.

When these three years are done, I’ll officially be on my own, yikes! There will be no one to tell me what I need to do, something I have gotten used to for the past years that I’ve been in school. That is scary. I will have to be an adult and do adult things; go to the grocery store, have a full-time job, pay the bills. No thanks I’m not ready to adult, adulting sounds very un-fun. On the inside I am scolding my child self for always wishing to grow up. Younger me had no clue what she was in for. Now that I have learned from those mistakes I am asking you future slow down!

I need more time to figure out my life, I don’t know what I want to do, or even if I want to stay here in my home state. The job market is horrible, if I want a better future for myself and my future family, that’ll require me leaving. My stress level is rising as I type each letter, future I am begging you, slow down.

Even as I say this, I do look forward to the future. I look forward to one day finding my place in this world, to be someone whom my parents and I can be proud of, to have a house, a job, a family of my own, and millions of dogs. I can wait for all of those to happen though in the future, when I am ready… well I’ll take those dogs now. Right now, I am struggling to get up and walk to my nine o’clock class. Nowhere’s near ready to be a full-time adult human being, as stated many times before, future give me some time, that’s all I am asking.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
6 Signs You Are An English Major

There are various stereotypes about college students, most of which revolve around the concept of your major. Unfortunately, we often let stereotypes precede our own judgments, and we take what information is immediately available to us rather than forming our own opinions after considerable reflection. If I got a dollar for every time my friends have made a joke about my major I could pay my tuition. One stereotype on campus is the sensitive, overly critical and rigid English major. Here are six telltale signs you are one of them.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

27 Things 'The Office' Has Taught Us

"The Office" is a mockumentary based on everyday office life featuring love triangles, silly pranks and everything in between. It can get pretty crazy for just an average day at the office.

2279
the office
http://www.ssninsider.com/

When you were little, your parents probably told you television makes your brain rot so you wouldn't watch it for twelve straight hours. However, I feel we can learn some pretty valuable stuff from television shows. "The Office," while a comedy, has some pretty teachable moments thrown in there. You may not know how to react in a situation where a co-worker does something crazy (like put your office supplies in jello) but thanks to "The Office," now you'll have an idea how to behave ifsomething like that should happen.

Here are just a few of the things that religious Office watchers can expect to learn.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

10 Signs You’re A Pre-Med Student

Ah, pre-med: home of the dead at heart.

1427
Grey's Anatomy
TV Guide

Being pre-med is quite a journey. It’s not easy juggling school work, extracurricular activities, volunteering, shadowing, research, and MCAT prep all at the same time. Ever heard of “pain is temporary, but GPA is forever?” Pre-meds don’t just embody that motto; we live and breathe it. Here are 10 symptoms you’re down with the pre-med student syndrome.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading

Books were always about understanding for me, about learning the way someone else sees, about connection.

1054
High School And College Sucked All Of The Fun Out Of Reading

I keep making this joke whenever the idea of books is brought up: "God, I wish I knew how to read." It runs parallel to another stupid phrase, as I watch my friends struggle through their calculus classes late at night in our floor lounge: "I hope this is the year that I learn to count." They're both truly idiotic expressions, but, when I consider the former, I sometimes wonder if there's some truth to it.

Keep Reading...Show less
One Book Made Me Question Existence In Its Entirety
Photo by Rey Seven on Unsplash

"The Stranger" by Albert Campus touches upon many heavy elements... but not in the way you expect. Although it touches upon the aspects of death and love, it also deals with a hidden philosophy similar to that of nihilism.

The story follows the short life events of Meursault, a Frenchman whose carelessness for his actions eventually ends him in jail and dependent on a jury of people to judge the ethicality of his decision and the punishment that he deserves. He eventually gets the death penalty and all throughout he is nonchalant and almost apathetic towards his situation. He finally snaps when the prison sends a priest to him to absolve him of his sins and to cajole him in confessing to the lord.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments