A life too short

As I walked alone along the warped streets unknowing of what was to come, I speculated how I was to find myself in such a big city. Recognizing that I spoke zero Polish and could not understand the train map, I eagerly awaited a train that I was entirely unsure of. I enthusiastically met a girl, my age, who spoke quite perfect English. She happened to help me on the right train and as she walked away we noticed something bigger than just a passing by. She became an acquaintance. She did her errands and then showed me the city from an insider’s view. She showed me the hidden gems and moved on while still keeping in touch. I once again found myself alone in a city bigger than myself and yet somehow felt safer than I have ever been before. I could not describe the feeling but it was inconceivable. I felt like I had finally conquered the world. My little self with a big, open mind and even bigger dreams; I was all alone in a city to do nothing but explore. Family, friends, strangers; no one believed in me. But I had faith in myself. I have done it. I have accomplished my most outlandish dreams. I have unveiled to myself, my sister, my friends and my family that things are still possible. Who does such things as dropping everything (a fantastic job, amazing friends, and a loving family) to do what they truly want in life? People, who know what they want and know how to succeed in ways more intriguing than others, do this. I have always said I would not work a 9-5 job and be stuck in a boring management position for the rest of my life. No, I will succeed; in my own way. I will live my dreams and I will do as I wish. As of right now, the only thing I need is my journal and some free time; time to explore and see the world; time to enjoy new cultures; time to enjoy invigorating experiences.

What is life if one cannot do as they wish? Why does this world so strongly feel confined to a job they hate or an utterly over rated education? What happened to the adventure in life? And WHY is it so looked down upon to live a dream even if it means making the seeker happy? People find themselves asking these questions everyday and many have similar answers but why is it that no one pursues them? So many of my friends say the same thing; "I want to do something. I don't want to be stuck here all my life! I want to live!" So people, why don't you do it? Why don't you take a risk and jump the cliff? Just do it. Why do you sit and do nothing besides work or drink? That is a life incredibly wasted! Life is about adventure. It's about experience and living and discovering! Life is about learning!!!

As much as I truly love everyone and everything that I came from, there is no way that I was going to be trapped in the life I was living. I will control my life. I will learn and experience as much as I can for I am the one who is living it. I do this for no one but myself. I did this for my own sanity; for my own clarity; for ME! I did this for me. This is my true feeling. This is my calling. I am to be here doing absolutely nothing but writing and learning. That's all I ask for in life; to learn, everything that I possibly can. By going to school and getting an education you may inquire certain things but the things needed in life are only indulged by experience. So people, come on! Listen to your heart, to your soul, listen to you! Do what you want to do! Live your life! And be happy...