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It's My Life, its Now or Never!

Sometime ago I wrote about expectations serving as limitations. I ended my blog post by saying maybe its easier to do what people expect us to do because we don't know what to expect of ourselves. How strange that my own words would perfectly sum up my journey these past six months? I have spent my life being guided by my parents, family, friends, deans, guidance counselors... and the list goes on. Through their help and support I have been able to accomplish all that I have so far. And though I am forever grateful for all the knowledge and support that they endowed on me, I cannot help but feel I lost myself be becoming dependent on their guidance. In essence, sometimes it is easier to let someone else do all the thinking, planning, and worrying for you. You know they have your best interest at heart, so you just do what they say. But i have learned this type of blind faith just doesn't work. As dramatic as it sounds, you have to stop and listen to yourself, because only you k