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How do people do it? How do people find that passion for something and realize that they want to dedicate the rest of their lives to it? When are we supposed to realize what we want to do with the rest of our lives?
I have so many friends who seem like they know exactly what they want and how to get it. A friend of mine decided in the fifth grade that she wanted to be an actress. I laughed it off because at the time, it seemed like just another childish whim for attention. Her parents thought the same, instead encouraging her to be more practical, realistic, and pragmatic. They're both immigrants who became successful nurses. I think, in their own way, they care about her future, but I feel pity that they're not very supportive. Over the years, she's taken up musical theatre, dance lessons, vocal training, choir participation, and acting work shops. She speaks of going to a performing arts college and how she wants to live out her dream. I've realized that I can't brush off these aspirations of hers because they're very much real and from the heart. Now, I admire her for her perseverance, resilience, and passionate drive.
Another friend joined the high-school JROTC just to get a P.E. credit. Instead, she'd gotten the experience of a lifetime, joining all the competitive teams, excelling in rifle shooting, strength team, and color guard, and even regaining the high school's former glory. She intends to continue in the military after high school, and all I can think is, well, damn.
I admire these two people so much. I'm so happy that they have finally found something to fulfill their life, and I genuinely hope they can continue to shine brightly on their individual paths. Matter of fact, I'm envious. I have no idea what I'm doing. I get the good grades because I'm told to by my parents and peers. To be honest, I was even the valedictorian. Sometimes, I don't feel like I've really earned that status. It should go to someone who at least knows what they want to do with their talents. I've joined clubs because all the other students say it makes high school easier. I've realized I don't even have thoughts of my own. Everything is simply a garbled mess I've decided to absorb. When and how will I become my own person?
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