The life of a recent college graduate isn't an easy one. While some are able to snag a job with the snap of a finger and/or have set plans for their lives immediately following college, many aren't that fortunate. Even for those who know exactly what they want to do and where they want to go, it can be very difficult to find a job, move somewhere new, become financially independent, etc. Some recent grads aren't even sure of where they're going or what they want to do. As a recent grad, I can say that while dealing with many of the overwhelming aspects of post-grad life, it certainly doesn't help that there is so much pressure put upon us to figure things out and that there is constant speculation and questioning toward our current situations and our futures.

We've been told our entire lives that college is the time where we find ourselves, figure out what we want to do and become independent and fully prepared for our futures. Well, I made it through four years of college and have found that to be true for some, but not all. While I have grown, learned a lot and discovered new interests and hopes for my future and the rest of my life, I never had that "defining moment" where it all hit me and I thought, "This. This is exactly what I am going to do."

I can't say for sure that this actually happens for some people, but it certainly seems that way. I'm surrounded by posts on social media and the buzz of happy graduates debuting their set plan -- the job offer they just accepted, the apartment they're moving to across the country, the news of an engagement -- and everything else that begins to become the focus of life as we enter true adulthood. Sometimes it seems as though I'm the only one who is unsure, confused and unprepared.

I know, however, that I'm not the only one struggling. And the thing is, "struggling" isn't even quite the right word for it all. I may be a little bit lost right now, and it isn't exactly a cakewalk, but I'm still doing OK for myself and going through this chapter of life at my own pace. I can't consider it to be a struggle because I know everything will be fine and I will have an actual plan one day.

The main thing, though, that makes me feel any type of sadness or discouragement for not being particularly "successful" right now is the constant questioning and curiosity I receive from others about what I'm doing with my life.

I know many other adults, especially family members, are simply interested in what I'm doing, where I'm going and what my plans are, but it's getting tiring having to explain things I don't have explanations for and trying to answer questions I don't know the answers to. I know they don't all expect me to know everything and have a complete set of written plans in front of me, but in the midst of tons of other recent grads and daily success stories, it's difficult and almost embarrassing at times to have the same response to everything:

"I'm not really sure."

"I don't exactly know yet."

While it gets discouraging and upsetting to have to answer these questions, I know that I have no reason to be upset with myself. Graduating college is a success in itself and I certainly shouldn't be disappointed in myself for not having the same accomplishments as others my age.

Everyone who questions me needs to know that while I know they care about me and my future and want to see me do well in life, not being totally sure right now is OK. It's OK with me personally and OK in the grand scheme of things. I am confident that I will lead a successful life and do great things. As long as I'm happy, I don't need a direct plan of action right now.

I may not be where I want to be just yet, or even know exactly where I want to go, but I do have goals and passions. I will figure things out and make something of my life. We all go through life at different paces and on separate paths.

Honestly, the best part about being unsure is knowing that there is an endless amount of opportunities that lie ahead. I have the freedom to set my own goals, discover new things and I am open to all possibilities. Not having a plan right now may just be the best thing for me. I have a blank slate with which I can, at my own pace, begin to fill with new experiences.

Life is unpredictable and our thoughts, feelings and dreams are constantly changing. Life can throw you a curve ball at any moment and nothing is ever set in stone. Realistically, no matter how prepared or sure of something you may be, no single person has their life fully figured out, and I don't suppose that any of us ever will. We each just take everything day by day and figure out the mysteries of life as we go.

So, as a recent college graduate who is facing the slight discouragement, confusion and anxiety that comes with post-grad life, it is important to remain positive, keep an open mind and simply live life. I don't quite have it all together, but hey, who does?