Adulthood

How is it that we make the transition from child to preteen, from preteen to adolescence, from adolescence to teen, and then from teen to adult? This is what I have been perplexed about lately. This summer I will turn 24 and I find myself thinking about this adulthood stage. When is it okay to leave the past mentalities behind? I am not the same person I was when I was 15, but why do I still feel that if I don't please everyone or do what everyone thinks is right that I am a bad person? Then I wonder, what does it matter what others think about my life, especially since I have been successful at every feat I've put my mind to thus far?

I have been through one stressful 3rd quarter and only have one day left until this much needed break. People that say teachers go into the profession for money--or even better yet the time off-- frustrate me. If we didn't have the breaks I don't think anyone would physically be healthy enough to maintain the profession.

This much needed vacation can't come soon enough. I am ready to go see new sights and just enjoy life on the road, free of responsibility, and enjoying time with Dustin.

Just a few of my thoughts for today: pretty complex.