I was never the type of person to "live in the now". I've always moved way too fast for reality. I am constantly on fast-forward, while the rest of the world is moving at real time.
When I was in high school all I ever wanted was to I just want to skip over the rest of those 4 "dreadful" years, go to my dream school, move to New York City, and have the time of my life.
Of course, I am not so naïve to think that something so perfect and planned can happen, but hey... a girl can dream can't she?
Anyways, that's beside the point.
My real question is: Why do I want to hold the fast-forward button down on this part of my life?
After taking some time to ponder this conundrum, I think I came up with some sort of answer.
Social Media.
That is what's causing my ever-so pressing "fast-forward" itch. Sure, I love social media. It's an amazing platform that helps us connect and share our lives and best moments together..but that's exactly the point. People choose to share their "best" moments.
We've all heard it before, but it is so incredibly true. Social media is a highlight reel.
It becomes an obsessive place where you can get lost. With thousands of profiles at the touch of your fingertips, it is rather easy to see into the lives of others while in the comfort of your dorm. I get to see the college gameday pics, the island someone just visited, and the couple that's just SO in love…and, even though I don't try to, I start to feel bad about myself.
Feeling like I need to be doing something much more glamorous and cooler than being a regular college student doing my homework in Bird Library until the wee hours of the night. I find myself wishing and waiting for a fast-forward button, so I can start living the life like the people's I see online.
But, if I take a step back and think about this whole...issue...I realize that a fast-forward button isn't necessary, at all.
I have all the time in the world to grow up and live like an adult. Right now, my main concern should be that I need to start living in the now, appreciating what I have and what I got...which is a lot.
