March 12, 2009
Sarah: Overwhelmed
Sometimes, especially when I'm not sure what the future holds, I am overcome by all of the things I haven't yet accomplished.
When Richard Branson was my age, he was buying an island.
When E was my age, she was buying a home.
When my dad was my age, he was embarking on law school, where he would graduate with a perfect GPA.
When my mom was my age, she was smiling in a photograph at her college graduation, wearing a cap and gown and balancing her third baby (me!) on her hip.
I could go on and on (and started to, but then decided you were probably already bored) about the examples of people in my life (well, with the exception of Richard Branson) who had already accomplished so much by age 24. I'm overwhelmed and feel inadequate, but I'm so lucky to have such inspiring people in my life. You make me want to be better. You make me want to reach higher.
Posted by sarah at March 12, 2009 10:25 AMYou may not know this, but you give me that same kind of inspiration. Just thought I'd tell you.
Posted by: Maureen on March 12, 2009 12:49 PMAre those things you haven't yet accomplished, or are those things that other people have accomplished that you admire? Do what's right for you, at the right time.
Posted by: Michelle Glauser on March 12, 2009 01:43 PMWho has graduated from college? Oh you. Who is the same age as you and still has one million years left of school? Oh me. Who has moved out on her own and has a become independent adult? You. Who still lived with her dad and wouldn't know how to survive on her own? Me. I could go on and on. You have accomplished a ton and will accomplish so much more than I ever will. Want me to keep going?
Posted by: Marci on March 12, 2009 06:51 PMWho has graduated from college? Oh you. Who is the same age as you and still has one million years left of school? Oh me. Who has moved out on her own and has a become independent adult? You. Who still lived with her dad and wouldn't know how to survive on her own? Me. I could go on and on. You have accomplished a ton and will accomplish so much more than I ever will. Want me to keep going?
Posted by: Marci on March 12, 2009 06:52 PMSarah, dear. If I could be half as cool as you, I'd be set for life. Also? I think I was 25, if it makes you feel better.
Posted by: E on March 14, 2009 02:17 AM1. Buying an island is a terrible idea. They're expensive, plus you have to deal with all the time travel and bloody noses.
2. Move to New York: even the most successful, fancy, rich people rent.
3. It is better to be awesome and still figuring it out (you) than to be lame and know exactly what you're doing with your life (Richard Branson).
Posted by: Angie on March 14, 2009 08:20 AM