Maturation...

I'm writing this in Consumer Education. Sh, don't tell anyone haha. Also, this is my first blog, so be patient with me. >.<


   This year I'm really feeling the pressure to grow up. I've always felt like I should be a mature young adult, but now I feel like there are people behind me pushing me out on my own. My life seems to be dictated by school, work, band, and preparing for the future. I can feel myself distancing from my friends and the stress is building up in what feels like pebbles in my lungs. It hurts and it's scary and I'm so tired of it. I'm not sure this "preparation" is worth my health or happiness. But I'm probably just not handling it correctly. I don't know..
   Anyways, despite the constant work and worry, I've finally come up with some kind of plan. My parents have decided to do everything in their power to support me in my dream of becoming a well known creative writer. I'm thinking about attending the University of Iowa and following their creative writing track into the Writing Studio. I've heard a lot of great things about it and I actually attended their Young Writers' Studio this summer and I fell in love with the campus and the atmosphere.
   I'll want my own apartment though. It doesn't have to be expensive, just comfortable. Maybe I'll find a friend to share it with, but it'll be nice to have my own space to let my creativity free. I can't wait to move out on my own...