Editorial: How Did Time Move So Fast?

I still feel like I’m 16 years old. Sadly, I’m older than that age. I’m closer to 25 than I am to 16. I just turned 21 years old. It feels weird to be that age. I think that 21 is the true deciding factor that the rest of my life is beginning. But, I don’t know if I’m ready for that to happen.

Sure, there are some perks to getting older, but I also enjoyed when I had minimal responsibilities than I do now. Sometimes, I get scared of how my life is going to turn out. Am I going to get a good job? Am I going to have a nice house? Do I want to go to graduate school/ Will I ever get married and have a family?

Sometimes, I wish that I could turn back the clock and go back to when I was younger so that I can enjoy being a kid just a little longer. Now I understand what people mean when they say that time flashes before your eyes. I think it took me 21 years to realize how much truth that statement has.

Even though I have these concerns and getting older can be scary, I still enjoy where I’m at in my life. I have a close friend group and I love making memories with my mom. I go to college for a major that I love. I am involved on campus and have much more confidence in myself. 

If you would have told my high school self that I would be where I’m at today, I would have never believed you. I used to be a shy girl who was afraid to put myself out there. Now, I have goals set for myself and I will work hard to make sure that they are accomplished. Now 21 years old, I can say that I am proud of myself. I know that I will always have concerns about my life, but I will cherish how far I’ve come.