Me.
Measuring the Line Between This Life and the Next.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I guess the time has come.
Though I've led most of my friends to believe otherwise, things haven't been great in my family. The past few months have been a huge struggle, and looking at things - it's highly likely that it's going to be the same for a while to come. And that is reason for today's post.
I've made the ultimate decision - I'm discontinuing my studies.
I will study up to the end of this year, from then which I will obtain my Diploma. I'll stop studying for my Degree, leave life as a student, and start a new life as a working man. This has been one of the hardest decisions for me to make, but it's the right one.
I'm doing this because, for one - I feel that I've been depending on my parents for too long now. And it's high time I took matters into my own hands. It's high time I started taking the necessary steps to go into complete independence - a life away from the comfort and security of my parents' finances.
Two - I'm doing this not just for myself, but for my family. I know that if I were to start my working life, I'd have more to provide to my parents, and I know that a lot of their burdens now will be lifted.
I still have the option (or maybe... the luxury?) of continuing my studies and depending on my parents - but I don't want the easy road out. It's going to be a hell of a lot more difficult for me, but in the long run - I know this is going to work out.
It has to work out. It will work out.
I plan on continuing my studies once I start working - I'll look into studying part time at a suitable university/college, and most likely pursue a Degree in Psychology (I've always had a deep interest in psychology). Granted, I know it's easier said than done, considering the amount of commitment I'll have as a working adult. But I made a promise to someone I am dearly attached to - a promise to continue studying (part time), and obtain (at least) a Degree.
My father wants me to continue studying, and he's told me many times not to worry about the family. He wants me to be successful, far more than he is (he doesn't consider himself much of a success). I've always thought that was impossible to achieve - I consider my father to be the most successful man I know. Too bad he doesn't know that.
But you know what? I may be starting out lower than many other people around me - but I'll tell everyone this, right here, right now: I'm going to be far more successful than any of you. This much I promise you.
And the people around me know - I never break a promise.
Given a certain level of thought byAdam Dewind at 10:04 AM