I don't know what I want to do. I'm keeping myself occupied in the most entertaining way I know how until I know what I want out of life for my friends, my family, and myself.
Yes, there are things that I like to do. I would even say that there are things that I love to do. However, I have yet to discover my passion. So to be honest, I don't really know what I "do," but I'm hoping to someday.
As a college student, I am asked daily my major, my career plan, my life goals. To my dismay, but mostly the dismay of others, I cannot answer these questions with any certainty what-so-ever. Because of this, I find myself dabbling in various arts and general education classes, hobbies and sports, visiting countries and cities.
I pounce at opportunities for new experiences and adventures. More often than not, when asked to participate, I can't think of a reason not to. While there's nothing I find more exhilarating than jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet with nothing more than a parachute on my back, there's nothing I love more than traveling abroad, and there's nothing I relish in more than a homemade slice of cheesecake with a good friend. However, I am unsure how to turn these little pleasures into a burning passion that hopefully has applicable careers.
I take these opportunities, risks, adventures, in an attempt to stumble upon my passion. Through the plethora of things I like to do, I'm hoping to fall in love and find something that will keep me satiated for the remainder of my years.
So yes, every day, I answer, “Oh, I'm undeclared,” “No, I don't know what I want to do.. that's why I'm undeclared.” And sure, I get a few negative glances and judgments based on that I don't have concrete goals. I don't have my life mapped out, or even know where I'm going; I'll be taking a few stops along the way to smell the roses and dip my toes into the rivers and lakes across the country, but someday I'll get there.
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