My father and I spoke last night about the fellowship. Perhaps it is due to the quarterlife crisis, as I am 25-bound in two months. Maybe it is because sometime after undergrad, I lost my mojo and hadn't noticed until recently. It could be both. But I needed the pep-talk from Daddy.
One test stands in the way of my intern/temporary teaching certificate. It's a little frustrating, because all I want to do is save the world. Is that too much? I'm going to begin my fellowship in the summer so that I can pass the test in March.
However, I am enticed, still, by the opportunity to focus on urban policy and economic development. Teaching is one of the million things that I want to do, along the same vein. My father says, it is a sign, that instead of being safe, celebrate my youth by taking a chance and get back into my passion - go to law school, make it happen.
I have so much to think about. At 24, I'm ready to grow up, and deep inside, I'm bigger than I appear, I'm eager to learn and prove myself, I want to make a difference, I have answers.
I think my father is right, but I think that I'm afraid of failing.
So no matter what happens in the coming months, I will keep you all posted, and I will be moving forward in my attempt to save the world.
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