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Recently, I've been choosing the next school I plan to attend. A lot of people know this already; I have constantly brought it up to people. I've asked where they would think I would go if they saw me on the street. I've worn different school shirts to see what people think. And let me tell you... it is a painful decision to make.

I live in a town divided. For my entire life it has always been between two schools. I've never had much of an opinion on either school, and I still have no swaying factor.

I'm writing this because maybe you are in the same position.

I have factored my family and close friends' opinions into my decision. It was not until recently that I spoke with one of my best friends about choosing and how I felt that I would disappoint certain people by not choosing their school. She told me that was dumb -- Thanks, babe! You were right. That was dumb to think.  My mother said this to me recently: "Don't factor people into your life when they don't factor you into theirs."

When the people that I was fearing disappointing chose to wear red and blue today, they did not consider me. When they make a decision that will be a huge step in their future, they do not factor me into their decision. So why should I factor them in to mine?

Basically what I am saying is follow your heart, as cheesy as that sounds. You have to do what feels right for you and not what people want you to do. You are the one who has to live in your future.

catch you later,
Karleigh

"Nothing will ruin your 20s more than thinking you should have your life together already."// unknown