I've never really been a school person. Since middle school my grades have not been refrigerator-hanging worthy. I saw therapists about it and my mom spent a lot of sleepless nights wondering if I had some learning disability or if I was just plain lazy. I've finally realized how many other types of intelligence exist- and schools only measure one or two of them. I know I'm smart, and I also know I'm not lazy. Something about school just doesn't appeal to me. I love making things, getting out, and cooking. So obviously going to college was not one of my priorities, but I went as a favor to my mom because I love her and didn't want to upset her. Not surprisingly, my grades there weren't stellar either.
So, after a lot of soul searching, and learning to accept that it's okay not to follow the path your parents and most of your family took, I've decided to take a little break from a 4 year university. Dealing with the unknown is pretty terrifying but also exhilarating. I'm not sure what I want to do; attend a community college and learn a trade that will get me out in the working world (which has always appealed to me), or focus on work now. but either way, I'm excited to finally try something I want to do and see where it takes me!
